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A Prayer for a Pregnancy
Over the mystery of a new life forming, a prayer of thanks and protection for mother and child.
Father, thank You for the life growing even now.
Watch over mother and child; keep them healthy and safe.
Calm every fear and carry them to a safe delivery.
You knit this little one together; let them grow to know You.
Into Your hands I place them both. Amen.
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.”
Psalm 139:13
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This prayer at a glance
| Prayer for | A Pregnancy |
|---|---|
| Lines to pray | 5 |
| Anchored in | Psalm 139:13 |
| Time to pray it | about a minute, slowly |
| Related prayers | 3 |
Questions people ask
What Scripture is a prayer for a pregnancy built on?
It rests on Psalm 139:13. 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 pregnancy?
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
Father, you are already present in A Pregnancy, before any of us arrive. We bring you pregnancy, a new baby, children. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Pray the lines above once today, out loud if you can, and read Psalm 139:13 in your own Bible.
- Tell one trusted person that you are praying about pregnancy, 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
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
