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Today I would like to share some powerful prayers for labor and delivery. God has designed our bodies in incredible ways. Part of the way He designed women was for how they grow a child and deliver them.
Labor and delivery can be a very intimidating thought for expectant mothers.
Pregnant women can do a lot to prepare their hearts and minds before they labor to birth their child. One big way is to pray over their pregnancy, labor, delivery, and even their fourth trimester.
I hope that these pregnancy prayers offer some peace of mind and inspire your own prayers as you prepare for your little baby.
Biblical Prayers For Labor and Delivery
These prayers are inspired by some very special Bible verses. They make wonderful daily prayers for expectant mothers, as well as those who wish to pray for her daily.
Prayer for Perfect Peace In Labor and Delivery
•Isaiah 26:3
•Matthew 6:31-33
•Isaiah 43:2
•Psalm 46:1-2
“O Lord, I just pray that You would keep me in perfect peace as my body works to deliver this little baby. You are my refuge and strength, my very present help in trouble.
I will not fear. Prepare my heart and mind for the day of delivery. Give me Peace of mind as I put my trust in You. Help me seek You and Your kingdom first in everything.
Help me remember that you are with me no matter what I am going through. Help me not be overwhelmed.
In the name of Your son, Jesus. Amen.”
Prayer for Anxious Thoughts During Pregnancy
•Philippians 4:6-8
•1 Peter 5:7
•John 14:1, 27
•Psalm 55:22
“Heavenly Father, I come before you to cast my cares upon you for I know that you care for me. Keep anxious thoughts away.
By prayer and petition I make my request known to you. The unknown, and even the uncomfortable known can cause anxiety in me. I pray that you would help me leave it here at your feet, taking in its place your peace which surpasses all understanding.
Help me train my mind on what I know, on your promises from your word and all that is good and pure. Sustain me, O Lord and do not let me be shaken.
In the Holy Name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.”
Prayer for Trust in God’s Design for Birth
•Psalm 139:14
•Ephesians 2:10
“Dear God, I pray that You would help me trust the body that You have fearfully and wonderfully made to birth children.
I know that we live in a fallen world, and things do not always go according to plan, but help me trust and listen to my body as much as possible as I bring forth this little life with Your help.
You designed me for this time beforehand, help me walk well in it.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ’s precious name. Amen.”
Prayer for Strength During Labor and Delivery
•1 Peter 5:10
•Isaiah 40:31, 41:10
•2 Corinthians 12:9-10
•Colossians:11
•Matthew 11:28
“Gracious God, I pray that you would help me rely on you to make me strong and steadfast during labor and birth. Renew my strength according to your glorious might as I wait on you.
Help me labor without growing weary, birth and not faint. I fear not, I am not dismayed, strengthen me and uphold me.
Help me endure, o Lord. In my weakness, make me strong. Help me rest in you as I labor.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
Prayer for When Birth Does Not Go As Planned or A Traumatic Birth
•Proverbs 19:21
•Romans 8:28
•Psalm 61:2
“O God of All Comfort, I am grieving the birth that I had planned. Help me process my grief and emotions in a healthy way so that I can enjoy our new little one.
Prince of Peace, be with my heart in this difficult time. I know people mean well when they say at least mom and baby are healthy, but it still hurts.
Help others understand as well how hard this is. I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety.
I know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
I know that this did not surprise you, even though I am having a hard time dealing with it. I pray that it would be used for your glory even as I grieve.
In the holy name of Jesus I pray, Amen.”
Powerful Prayers For Labor and Delivery
Prayer for a Healthy Pregnancy
“Oh, Lord God, I pray that You would help this pregnancy be a healthy pregnancy.
That You would give me wisdom and lead me as to nutrition, and exercise that I should do to help bring forth a healthy baby and keep myself healthy as well.
I pray that you would keep this little one and I in your loving care and keep us both in good health. Thank you for the gift of life within me.
In Jesus’ holy name I pray. Amen.”
Prayer for a Safe Delivery
“Father, I pray that You would give this child a safe entry into the world. I pray that you would help me listen to my body.
Give my birth team true wisdom and guide them with pure intentions. Give us wisdom to understand and consent to what truly is necessary, and see what is only hospital policy that may not be the best for us.
Give us the words to speak up and voice concerns we may have. Help everything work according to your design for birth and keep everyone safe and healthy, and provide a good experience for all involved.
In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.”
Prayer For Ministry
“Lord, I pray that my labor and delivery would be used to reach people for you and to bring you glory. Let us feel your presence in a real and powerful way.
Fill the room with peace and joy beyond our human comprehension. Let our lives be set apart and a witness to those we meet during this time.
Let them see a difference in us and desire it for themselves. Help us to see opportunities even in this busy time and give us words to say to make the most of those opportunities.
In Jesus’ holy name I pray. Amen.”
Prayer for Your First Child
“Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so much for the great joy of this first child. I pray that you will be with us as we build our human family.
Give us wisdom as we navigate all of the things related to labor and delivery. Give us wisdom through You Holy Spirit as we seek to raise our little baby for the glory of God.
In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.”
Prayer for the Pain of Childbirth
“Dear Lord, I pray that you would give me wisdom in dealing with the intense sensations of birth. You have provided many options to help cope with pain, including reframing our thinking around it.
Help me remember that my body is working just as you designed it to bring this little baby into the world. To think of the contractions as waves, or surges working to help baby out.
Help me remember that any pain felt will not compare with the joy to come.
In the holy name of Jesus I pray, Amen.”
Prayer for Your Unborn Child
“Adonai, I thank you for this babe growing within me. I pray that they will come to know you and be known by you in a real and powerful way.
That they would have a heart after your own heart. That they would follow you all of the days of their lives with all that they are.
Give us wisdom as we seek to teach them your ways. Help us live a set apart life that shows who you are.
In Jesus’ precious name I pray, Amen.”
Final Thoughts
I hope these powerful prayers for labor and delivery help you prepare your heart and mind for the very special time that is birth, as well as the coming season of motherhood.
Life can be challenging, but we have such a great opportunity to walk through it with the Lord at our side. Prayer is one of the ways that we can connect with Him and build our relationship with Him.
Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we have direct access to the Father, creator and sustainer of the universe. What a privilege it is to be able to come boldly before His throne with our requests. Let us not neglect it or write it off as something that doesn’t make a difference.
May the Lord bless and keep you; may He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may He turn His face toward you and give you peace.
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