7 Prayers for the Brand-New Momma

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1. A Prayer for Healing

"Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." Jeremiah 17:14

Thank you, God, for the precious gift of this child, and for entrusting him/her in my care. You have graciously provided a safe labor and delivery and I am so very blessed. As the Great Physician, I ask that You continue to place Your healing hand upon my entire little family. Help me remember to also take time to care for my own needs. Grant me the wisdom to ask for help when needed. Amen.

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2. A Prayer for Bonding

"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him." Psalm 127:3

Oh, I am so grateful that You are our loving Father. You show us the meaning of unconditional and sacrificial love. As a new mom, I ask that You consume me in Your love so that I am able to bond with my baby in a special way. As I navigate all the joys and challenges that motherhood brings, allow me to rest in You and take comfort in the bond I have as Your daughter. I love you! Amen. 

Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Mongkolchon Akesin


3. A Prayer for Patience

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

O Lord, please grant me a way to have patience with myself and with my baby as we are both learning how to navigate each new experience - together. Grant me the grace to handle the stress, endless demands, and overwhelming needs my body must endure with love and patience. I realize that can only come for You. So, I humbly submit to You and say that I need You, Lord. Amen.

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4. A Prayer for Strength

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippian 4:13

Faithful Father, I need Your strength today. Please sustain me through these long days and sleepless nights. You tell me that I can do all things through You, so I welcome You into every part of my day. I seek Your face and love, for You are my fortress and rock, my source of refuge, and I take comfort in that when I grow weak and weary. Your strength allows me to preserve, and I am so thankful. Amen.

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5. A Prayer for Wisdom

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5

Gracious God, as I embark on this new journey into parenting, I desperately need your wisdom and discernment. Show me areas in which I need to grow and rely on You. Grant me permission to fail and make mistakes and then boldly reach to You for Your unfailing mercy and grace. I want to be the best mom I can be for this precious gift You so graciously gave me. Please help me grow into the mom You are calling me to be. Amen.

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6. A Prayer for Rest

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Lord, I am tired. You know this full well. But, being the good Father that You are, I also know that You value rest and actually model that for us in Your Word (Genesis 2:2-3). You also tell us to come to You when we are weary, so here I am, vulnerably seeking rest for my exhausted body and soul. Please grant ways for my body, mind, and soul to find a calmness and peace that only You can provide. Thank you, sincerely. Amen.

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7. A Prayer for Grace

"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 

Jesus, I love you and thank you for the endless amount of abundant grace which freely flows. If I am being completely honest, I desperately need Your grace today. Between the lack of sleep, not really eating, nor taking care of myself the way I should, it all just piled up… and I broke. I failed as a mom. I keep beating myself up about it, so I am laying this heavy burden and hurt at Your feet today. Please forgive me. I need your grace and to be reminded that it is enough and sufficient. Thank you for Your provision and protection over my little family. Please keep us in Your loving care. Amen.

Oh, sweet new momma, take some of these Scriptures and prayers and place them around your home where you will see them and be reminded of the love the Lord has for You. You’re doing a great job!

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7 Prayers for the Brand-New Momma

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1. A Prayer for Healing

"Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." Jeremiah 17:14

Thank you, God, for the precious gift of this child, and for entrusting him/her in my care. You have graciously provided a safe labor and delivery and I am so very blessed. As the Great Physician, I ask that You continue to place Your healing hand upon my entire little family. Help me remember to also take time to care for my own needs. Grant me the wisdom to ask for help when needed. Amen.

Photo Credit: ©GettyImages/StefaNikolic


2. A Prayer for Bonding

"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him." Psalm 127:3

Oh, I am so grateful that You are our loving Father. You show us the meaning of unconditional and sacrificial love. As a new mom, I ask that You consume me in Your love so that I am able to bond with my baby in a special way. As I navigate all the joys and challenges that motherhood brings, allow me to rest in You and take comfort in the bond I have as Your daughter. I love you! Amen. 

Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Mongkolchon Akesin


3. A Prayer for Patience

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

O Lord, please grant me a way to have patience with myself and with my baby as we are both learning how to navigate each new experience - together. Grant me the grace to handle the stress, endless demands, and overwhelming needs my body must endure with love and patience. I realize that can only come for You. So, I humbly submit to You and say that I need You, Lord. Amen.

Photo Credit: ©Zach Lucero/Unsplash


4. A Prayer for Strength

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippian 4:13

Faithful Father, I need Your strength today. Please sustain me through these long days and sleepless nights. You tell me that I can do all things through You, so I welcome You into every part of my day. I seek Your face and love, for You are my fortress and rock, my source of refuge, and I take comfort in that when I grow weak and weary. Your strength allows me to preserve, and I am so thankful. Amen.

Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Rawpixel


5. A Prayer for Wisdom

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5

Gracious God, as I embark on this new journey into parenting, I desperately need your wisdom and discernment. Show me areas in which I need to grow and rely on You. Grant me permission to fail and make mistakes and then boldly reach to You for Your unfailing mercy and grace. I want to be the best mom I can be for this precious gift You so graciously gave me. Please help me grow into the mom You are calling me to be. Amen.

Photo Credit: ©Fallon Michael/Unsplash


6. A Prayer for Rest

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Lord, I am tired. You know this full well. But, being the good Father that You are, I also know that You value rest and actually model that for us in Your Word (Genesis 2:2-3). You also tell us to come to You when we are weary, so here I am, vulnerably seeking rest for my exhausted body and soul. Please grant ways for my body, mind, and soul to find a calmness and peace that only You can provide. Thank you, sincerely. Amen.

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/AscentXmedia

7. A Prayer for Grace

"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 

Jesus, I love you and thank you for the endless amount of abundant grace which freely flows. If I am being completely honest, I desperately need Your grace today. Between the lack of sleep, not really eating, nor taking care of myself the way I should, it all just piled up… and I broke. I failed as a mom. I keep beating myself up about it, so I am laying this heavy burden and hurt at Your feet today. Please forgive me. I need your grace and to be reminded that it is enough and sufficient. Thank you for Your provision and protection over my little family. Please keep us in Your loving care. Amen.

Oh, sweet new momma, take some of these Scriptures and prayers and place them around your home where you will see them and be reminded of the love the Lord has for You. You’re doing a great job!

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