Strength for Childbearing
Lily Bateman & Kristin Schuchmann
(all scriptures quoted are from the New International Version of the Bible)
Exodus 1:19
“The midwives answered Pharaoh, ‘Hebrew women (God-fearing women) are not like Egyptian women, they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.’”
Lord, thank you that I have vigor and strength to deliver this child you have given us!
Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my song. He had become my salvation.”
Lord, You are my song in the light and in the dark. I will always sing to you, my Savior and my strength.
2 Samuel 22:33
“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”
Lord, You make the way of our baby’s delivery perfect. You cause my body to be strong and work perfectly in order to glorify yourself in the delivery of our child.
Psalm 18:6
“In my distress I called to the Lord, I cried to God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”
Lord, I call to you for any help I will ever need, no matter what my situation. I call on You first… and you hear my call.
Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear…”
Lord, You are the only ever-present one. Thank you for being with us during labor and delivery. I will not fear.
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”
Lord, You made me. You created me to carry and deliver children. Thank you for making me in such a wonderful fashion.
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.”
Lord, You are my supernatural, perfect peace. I know your peace and will know it during labor and delivery of this child. My focus is on You and your goodness.
Isaiah 40:30-31
“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
Lord, You will renew my strength during delivery. My strength will not wear out because it is from You and my hope is in You.
Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
Because You, Lord, are staying with me throughout my labor and delivery, I have no reason to fear.
Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…”
Lord, thank you for not leaving us alone. Thank you for being with our baby as it passes through the waters in my womb.
Isaiah 51:12
“I, even I, am He who comforts you.”
Thank you, Holy Spirit, for always being my comfort. You always bring the comfort I need.
Philippians 4:13
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
Lord, I confess I can do this through You. It is You who gives me strength.
Psalm 119:165
“Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
Proverbs 14:30
“A heart at peace gives life to the body.”
Isaiah 54:13
“…and great will be your children’s peace (shalom).”
Thank you, Lord for your promise of peace. I receive the peace that is mine in you, Jesus. Thank you that my baby’s shalom, peace and total well-being, is secure because of your faithfulness to your servants and to your Word. May your peace rule and reign and give life during my labor and the delivery of this child you have given us.
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Linh Little said,
April 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I am so grateful that God reveal this site to me. I am really in need of scriptures and prayer for this deliery with out medicine. Thank you for following through to be obedience to God. Because of the obedience I be able to share this wonderful blessing and many others!
schuchmann said,
April 1, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Thank you so much for your encouraging words, Linh! I pray that your upcoming delivery will bring you much fulfillment as a mother!
Blessings,
Kristin Schuchmann
Kristin@CharisChildbirth.org
http://www.CharisChildbirth.org
Jen Antoniou said,
April 8, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I was searching for scriptures to support our decision to birth at home and trust God in it. We had 2 truly unnecessary C-sections and no longer do any of our hospitals offer VBAC, just repeat surgeries. We know this is not God’s will for us so we are stepping out in a big way to go against what is now standard in the US. Thank you so much for posting these. I am going to put them with others I come across as our birth is impending. We will be 36 weeks in 2 days and I may record the scriptures and affirmations to listen to as well as post them where I can see them. We are prepared physically, birth tub, sterile supplies, doula lined up, midwife support team, home birth kit… now we wrap up our preparations with some final prayer support and some healing I am feeling is needed and inevitable. Forgiveness might be part of it, disappointment, etc. I am ready to break through it and welcome this baby shortly. Thank you again, I think it is time for me to have some alone time. Well, baby is here too… good for her also.
schuchmann said,
April 9, 2009 at 7:52 am
Thank you, Jen, for sharing your story with me! I will be praying for you and your upcoming delivery! If you don’t mind, I would love to hear your birth story after you have delivered. I think you would enjoy the e-newsletter my organization puts out each month. It is full of birth stories, great information for expectant moms, families with babies, and birth professionals, and fascinating news from our students serving on the mission field. You can sign up for the newsletter at http://charischildbirth.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=60.
Blessings,
Kristin Schuchmann
Kristin@CharisChildbirth.org
http://www.CharisChildbirth.org
STARR GREEN said,
April 16, 2009 at 9:11 am
ME AND MY HUSBAND LAMONT JUST FOUND OUT THAT WE WERE PREG.ON APRIL 5TH.AFTER UNDER GOING A TUBAL REVERSAL,WE PRAYED EACH AND EVERY DAY UP UNTIL THE DAY WE FOUND THAT WE WERE PREG.NOW DOC’S. SAY THAT THE BABY HAS A 5O/5O CHANCE OF MAKING IT.I BELIEVE IN THE LORD’S PROMISES FOR MY UNBORN CHILD AND I KNOW THAT THIS BABY IS HAVEN SENT.ME AND MY HUSBAND WILL REMAIN STRONG IN OUR FAITH AND WE WILL NOT HERE THE DEVIL’S LIES BECAUSE WITH GOD WE HAVE A 100 PERCENT CHANCE ALL THE TIME.I ASK THAT PEOPLE WILL SEE THIS AND COME TOGETHER WITH US BOTH IN PRAYER,THANKS AND GOD BLESS.
schuchmann said,
April 16, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Starr, would you mind if I asked the intercessors of Charis Childbirth (http://www.charischildbirth.org) to be praying for you and your baby?
~Kristin Schuchmann
Hope Smalls said,
October 25, 2011 at 11:08 am
I will definetly be praying for you. I just lost a son in April of this yr, however, God bless my husband and i with identical girls. There was a placenta issue with my son and because of that a growth issue. I pray, believe God, have faith you do the same. Your baby will make it! I pray everyday for my girls and I will definetly definetly pray for this baby.
Jecinta said,
October 27, 2009 at 9:53 am
pray for Mrs Benard who is pregnant that God should do as he did to the hebrew woman. That God strengthen her and make her vigorous.
Also pray for Sister Jacque Ngwe, she does business and is about to travel to go and buy goods; please pray for Divine Favour and protection that God should be with her as he has said in his word that he will be with us he was with Moses. That he goes ahead of her and prepared the goods at a favourable prices. Also others that are travelling with her that God should protection and favour them.
Pray for the sick in cameroon as a whole that God should heal them and make them to know that he is God.
Pray for our office (Zion center) let the fear and the power of God manifest itself in our office and let our business moved.
Pray for jecinta, my boss and my colleagues that let the love from God and joy be our portion. Also for more open doors in our business.
God bless you all as you stand the gap for us; please let stay in communication and continue to pray for us.
Jecinta from cameroon
schuchmann said,
October 27, 2009 at 11:30 am
Jecinta,
Thank you for passing along these prayer requests. We will be praying. Please keep in touch.
Blessings,
Kristin
liesl said,
July 5, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Thank you so much for this. I’m going to print it and using it during my baby’s birth. This is my second child and a VBAC. Blessings!
schuchmann said,
July 6, 2010 at 8:48 am
Congratultions, Liesl, on your pregnancy and upcoming delivery! With the Lord’s help, I believe you will have a fulfilling, successful VBAC. : )
~Kristin
Iboro said,
August 3, 2010 at 9:12 am
Hello Kristin,
I thank God i found this site and the scriptures for prayer.
i am 35yrs old. i got pregnant after 1 year of marriage. befoer i concieved, my husband and i were believing God for the fruit of the womb. i underwent a medical procedure called HSG and told that i had an adhesion on my left tube and would need to undergo another procedure to correct it.
But God overuled the doctors report by letting me concieve almost immediately. I am about 17 & half weeks gone now and i would like you and your intercessory team to join me in faith & pray that this baby God has blessed us with will be born perfect, healthy and without complications for either of us in JesusName.
chioma okoli said,
October 20, 2010 at 8:31 am
Iboro,
HE WHO STARTED A GOOD WORK IN U SHALL BE FAITHFUL TO COMPLETE IT. CONGRAULATIONS.I ALSO HAD MY OWN CHALENGES BUT GOD HEALED ME IN THE DREAM.afterwards i took in
Iboro said,
October 21, 2010 at 6:35 am
THANK YOU CHIOMA FOR YOUR WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT. I AM ALSO HAPPY FOR YOU.
MY 2ND TESTIMONY IS THAT RESULTS FROM PREVIOUS SCANS I HAD REVEALED THAT I HAD A LOW LYING PLACENTA. MY HUSBAND & I PRAYED TO GOD TO CORRECT THIS AND ANY OTHER THING THAT WASN’T RIGHT.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY I HAD ANOTHER SCAN LAST WEEK(29TH WEEK) AND FOUND OUT THAT GOD DID IT! THE PLACENTA HAD MOVED UP AND I CAN HAVE MY BABY THROUGH NORMAL VAGINA DELIVERY. PRAISE GOD FOR US TOO.
Hope Smalls said,
October 25, 2011 at 11:10 am
Amen I will lift you up in my prayers. God is able doctors say one thing but the God say something else.
Vic said,
November 3, 2010 at 4:25 pm
i thank |God for making come across this site and i am trusting God for a normal and no complication delivery in Jesus name, Amen. Thanks for ur prayers, God bless u!
schuchmann said,
November 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Vic,
Blessings to you! I pray that you will have a joy-filled pregnancy and birth, completely healthy and happy!
~Kristin
http://www.CharisChildbirth.org
Risa Amadi said,
December 9, 2010 at 10:00 am
Am believing God for conception after almost two years of marriage. i had a miscarriage 13 months ago i had fibroid but God miraculously healed me but am believing him to totally heal my husband and increase his sperm count and all that is connected to his reproductive organ. please stand in the gap with me. God reward you all.
schuchmann said,
December 9, 2010 at 10:11 am
I pray God’s richest blessings for you, Risa– good health for both you and your husband and for your womb to be a welcoming place for a baby.
~Kristin
http://www.CharisChildbirth.org
Sheleta said,
January 6, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Check out Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize
Sarah said,
February 1, 2011 at 12:52 pm
I need prayers for this pregnancy. I’ve suffered 4 ectopic pregnancies and now I’m pregnant and I’m praying everything is fine this time and I have a healthy 9 months. Also need some scriptures on pregnancy or on an unborn child. I really believe everything is great this time but still want to worship and be sure of this pregnancy.
schuchmann said,
March 1, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Sarah,
It is an honor to pray for you. If you get a chance, let me know how your pregnancy is going.
Blessings,
Kristin
Tina Phineas said,
February 28, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Pls Help me i need prayers too because i find it difficult to carry any pregnancy to term but i know with God all things are possible.
schuchmann said,
March 1, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Dear Tina,
You are in my prayers. I join my faith with yours in agreement that, truly, ALL things are possible with God.
~Kristin
Oza said,
May 29, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Thanks for this piece
Clara said,
July 31, 2011 at 12:14 am
My daughter Rubi is in labor right now….it is very comforting to reads these scriptures because I know God listens to our prayers.
Leana Ikenna said,
August 2, 2011 at 5:35 am
Thanks for this wonderful and reassuring scriptures and prayers. I thank God for leading me to this. My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 20 weeks but now I am rest assured that God will be with me throughout the period of this pregnancy through to labor and delivery. Please put me in your prayers. I will be due by 2nd week of November.
Hope Smalls said,
October 25, 2011 at 11:16 am
Amen you will make it and this baby will be your miracle child.I Iost a son in April of this year, and God bless me with identical twin girls. Pray that i make it pass 35 weeks. I know in my heart God is able.
Essie said,
August 24, 2011 at 7:32 am
our God is faithful. Dear sisters let us continue praying for each other. Am 25 weeks gone and am fully trusting in God for his never ending mercies and favour. He is a faithful God.
Essie
barbara mcfarland said,
September 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm
thank you so much for putting these scriptures up.they are really heping me aot. im only 18 years old and im 7 weeks pregnant. i was scared of dieing because of my high blood pressure and hearing people say imma die because of it. these scriptures will really help me alot and i do belive that god was there at the begining and will be there threw it all and till the end:) thank you so much for sharing these with us and ill be sure to read it each and every day and cant wait for my healthy blessed baby to be born:) please please keep me in your prayers my name is barbara mcfarland thanks:) andgod bless
schuchmann said,
September 15, 2011 at 3:26 pm
I will be praying for you, Barbara. I had my first baby when I was almost 18 and I remember very well the fear I experienced at the beginning of my pregnancy. Keep looking to Jesus for the peace, comfort, and strength you need and He will not let you down! Surround yourself with people who are full of faith and believe in you and your ability to, with God’s help, have a healthy, fulfilling pregnancy and birth. If you would like a Christian doula, I am friends with people all over the world who are happy to provide free doula services and I would be very happy to connect you with someone near you. Let me know if that is something that would be a blessing to you. (((HUGS))) ~Kristin
chipo gwese said,
November 20, 2011 at 5:20 pm
iam due to deliver my second child pliz help in praying for safe delivery am due on 1 December i need no induction this time.
Lori said,
November 21, 2011 at 6:11 am
This website helped guide me in prayer on my phone in the middle of the night when I would wake up and start to worry about this pregnancy. I deliver today, and can’t sleep. Thank you for posting these. They bring peace to my heart.
Tolu said,
November 22, 2011 at 12:20 am
Thank God for his words and to you. It has given me comfort and strenght to know that the Lored is always there for me.
Laurel said,
December 6, 2011 at 11:23 am
I need prayers for my baby. I suffered a miscarriage earlier this year (at six weeks) and could not bear another one. I am only a month along and am trying to remain optimistic and stress-free. I will be praying for you all.
schuchmann said,
December 6, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Lifting you up to our Father God in prayer, Laurel, as you nurture the baby God is growing in your womb! May He bring you peace, and confidence today and in the weeks & months to come.
~Kristin
Jernella said,
December 20, 2011 at 6:18 am
Thank you, this prayer is strengthening. My baby due date is the 19th January but may be premature due to too much amniotic fluid. Please I ask of you to help me pray that I can have a safe delivery when she does come.
schuchmann said,
December 21, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Jernella,
I will be praying. Please let us know when your baby is born so we can rejoice with you!
Blessings,
Kristin
Joey said,
December 21, 2011 at 7:06 am
I enjoyed the scriptures. am 3months and need your prayers as i lost a baby at about 8 weeks 2 yrs ago. I have been put on bed rest but trusting God for a normal delivery tho the doc said i should prepare for a CS which my husband and I do not want. Please believe God with us to carry the baby healthy and well to term with no complications. May God bless you and your team abundantly.
schuchmann said,
December 21, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Joey,
I will join my faith with yours and pray for a safe and healthy, full-term delivery. We look forward to hearing a good report!
~Kristin
Jacqui said,
February 7, 2012 at 10:59 am
Thank God that I came upon this website.It is an inspiration to Pregnant women.I enjoy the scriptures tremendously.. I would like you to prayer for my daughter who is in labor at the moment .Contractions are coming and going.I want you to prayer for a safe delivery and a healty baby.
Blessings.
J.
schuchmann said,
February 7, 2012 at 2:26 pm
praying right now…
Jacqui said,
February 25, 2012 at 4:42 am
Thanks for your prayers.Mother and baby are doing fine.May God continue to bless you, as you continue to be a great support to many .
Blessings
J.
schuchmann said,
February 26, 2012 at 3:00 pm
What wonderful news!!!
Feleki Mhaladi said,
February 20, 2012 at 7:31 am
am so thankful for God’s love for me,He loves me and i have no doubt about that.am grateful to have come upon this site.i am pregnant and due in 3weeks time.i pray that i have a safe natural delivery with no stitches to a healthy baby.in God i believe
bunmi said,
February 23, 2012 at 2:57 pm
I’m happy I saw this while searching scriptures for God’s promises on labour n supernatural birth, I’m due in less than 4 weeks and I trust God that all is well. God bless you
precious said,
March 26, 2012 at 6:22 pm
This is really good, am seeing this web site for the first time and seeing Gods miracles,am believing God too this year for the fruits of the womb. Am encouraged, God bless all those involve in this site to bless other
Jenny said,
April 4, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Hi! Thank you for posting these uplifting scriptures! I am 16.5 weeks along and TRUSTING GOD that I’ll have a healthy and full-term pregnancy! I read that you know doulas around – know any in the Dallas area of Texas?
schuchmann said,
April 4, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Jenny,
Congratulations!!!!!!! I’ll get the word out and see who is in your area. I’m sure there are some awesome doulas near you. I’ll contact you via e-mail if I find a doula. You can also contact Christian Midwives International for doula referrals, too.
Blessings,
Kristin
Anthony D said,
May 2, 2012 at 12:31 am
Thank you for this wonderful website! After 2 heartbreaking miscarriages, my wife and I began speaking God’s word over her and our desires for a healthy family. We are 8 weeks along and standing in faith, as we praise Him for bringing life into our lives. We would be VERY grateful for any prayers and speaking of God’s word that anyone would be willing to offer up. My name is Anthony and my amazing wife is Melanie. We believe that God desires for us to have a full term healthy baby. I am so grateful for you all! PS. thanks to everyone who shared their stories “iron sharpens Iron!”
schuchmann said,
May 2, 2012 at 7:46 am
Anthony & Melanie,
I stand in prayer and agreement with you for a full term, healthy baby. Please let me know when your sweet blessing is born so I can also join you in that celebration!
~Kristin
Amy Alston said,
May 9, 2012 at 8:44 am
I would like prayer for my unborn baby. I am 30 weeks pregnant and have been on medication throughout my pregnancy. I pray that the meds have not harmed my baby in any way. Within the next couple of weeks my OB will start weaning me off all medication in preparation for my baby’s birth. I ask all prayer warriors to join me in prayer as I go through the weaning stage and that I deliver a healthy baby girl. I want nothing more but for her to be perfect as I have done nothing but worry for the last 7 months. I pray that not only will she be perfectly healthy but that she will have a loving heart that will love the Lord all the days of her life. Thank you. Amy
schuchmann said,
May 9, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Lifting you and your baby in prayer, Amy. May the Lord bring complete peace to your heart as you prepare for your little one to enter the world.
Blessings,
Kristin
Amy Alston said,
May 10, 2012 at 9:54 am
Thank you! God Bless
Lucy Uwem said,
May 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Im very encouraged by d words of faith,Peace and testimonies dat v bn shared on dis medium.i v no doubt dat he’ll c evry xpctant mother as myself thru.i v “RADICAL”faith in him&all women shuld do same,its our weapon added wit Prayers,bliv me we r Unstopable.D Lord who startd is faithful2Complete 2d END…NO CHALLENGE’.God Bless