Preparing to have a baby? Here is a great list of Bible Verses for Labor and Delivery
Our first baby is due soon and I’m under no illusions that I have any kind of idea what it will be like. I know every labor and delivery is different, so I’ve tried to take a really chill approach towards everything. If you know me then you know this isn’t my normal attitude. I like to have a plan, know what’s going to happen and when it’s happening Well if you’ve had a baby then you know this is one thing we can’t control. This baby is going to come when and how she wants. One thing I’ve known though that I wanted to do was put together some Bible Verses for Labor and Delivery.
I have no idea if I’m going to be at all interested in reading through anything while I’m in labor or having Tyler read me these bible verses. That is why I tried to get them done a little early so I could start working on memorizing the verses. Having these verses committed to memory to call to mind during labor if I need to is important to me. I’m a firm believer in the power of prayer and God’s word and knowing that even if things aren’t going how I might have imagined them that God is still in control. Remembering this is very important for my anxious self.
I scoured the web and put together a list of scriptures to put on my cards so I wanted to share them with you in case you’re wanting to make your own memory verse cards. I thought about typing them up and making cute little cards but instead I decided to cut out some cute cards with my Silhouette and hand write the verses. Whenever I want to memorize scripture I like to handwrite it because I think that helps commit it to memory even more.
Here are the verses I pulled together, I’d love to hear any verses you would add to this list!
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalms 18:2
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalms 40:1
“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:3-4
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36
“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Psalms 29:11
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness,’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Psalms 127:3
“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26:4
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalms 61:2
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.” John 16:21
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:2-4; 6
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalms 91:4
Oh, Emily, I love this! How blessed we are to have a daughter in law so committed to the Lord and His will in your life! What a fabulous idea!
Hi – I found this post through Pinterest. Thanks for posting! I printed them out to have on hand for labor.
I’m glad it’s helped you!!
Emily
Did you read the Bible or these verses when going through labor? if yes, did it help you? we’re you able to focus on the verses and concentrate?
Hi Kathy, I actually wasn’t able to focus on these during labor. They were so helpful in the weeks leading up and then during labor I had my husband turn on praise and worship music which helped me immensely in remaining calm.
Emily