Prayer library
A Prayer for a New Baby
Over the gift of a new child, a prayer of thanksgiving and blessing for the little one and for the parents beginning this journey.
Father, thank You for the gift of this precious child.
Guard this little life, body and soul, all its days.
Give the parents wisdom, patience, and rest.
Let this child grow to know and love You.
Bless this family with joy. Amen.
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
Psalm 127:3
You don’t have to pray alone
On The Living Bread you can ask the family of God to pray for you and watch prayers be answered, or pray for someone else who needs it today. It is free, and you are welcome exactly as you are.
This prayer at a glance
| Prayer for | A New Baby |
|---|---|
| Lines to pray | 5 |
| Anchored in | Psalm 127:3 |
| Time to pray it | about a minute, slowly |
| Related prayers | 3 |
Questions people ask
What Scripture is a prayer for a new baby built on?
It rests on Psalm 127:3. The prayer above is written in plain words around that passage, and the verse is quoted from the stored text, not from memory.
What if I have no words to pray for a new baby?
Start with the first line of the prayer above and stop there if that is all you can say. God hears the first honest sentence. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray with you and for you.
Can I pray this for someone else?
Yes. Change the first person to their name and pray the same lines for them. Praying for others is part of loving one another, and you can ask the family of God to join you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see A New Baby and you know every person there by name. We bring you new baby, children, marriage. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Pray the lines above once today, out loud if you can, and read Psalm 127:3 in your own Bible.
- Tell one trusted person that you are praying about new baby, and ask them to pray with you.
- Write down one thing you notice this week, so that you can thank God by name when it comes.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
