Prayers for the Mother To Be By: Angela Thomas

I was given this great book by a dear friend of mine, and was reading it to encourage another friend when one specific prayer stuck out to me. This one is called "In The Womb"

MY LORD AND REDEEMER,
Inside me is a sanctuary where You abide. Inside my womb You fashion our child and define every feature. The thought of Your work is more than I can comprehend, and yet, I delight in knowing that You are here. I have seen pictures of babies in the womb, and I am amazed at Your work. My child at each stage of development is such a marvel.
I smile to learn that the first organ to function in the heart. Would a lesser designer have begun with the brain? And so, I ask for my baby, that her heart will be perfect. Four flawless chambers beating in perfect sync. From there I envision the rest of the body that has just begun: spinal cord, lungs, and brain. Oh Lord, our Creator, please complete each detail with precision and strength.
As the face and limbs begin to form, please grow sturdy bones and sound muscles. Make her eyes much stronger than mine. Give this dear little one ears that will hear for a lifetime. Give her a strong mind that will serve as an oasis for truth and wisdom. Lord, please oversee my baby's growth. Give our child legs to run and arms to hug. Fashion hands that are skillful, yet loving. I trust You to provide all that is needed.
Remember my baby until she's complete. Keep her safe inside until her time is appointed. I have faith because You are the maker of all, You stretched out the heavens, and spread out the earth. Your presence gives me peace. I will wait patiently while You work.
Amen

"This is what the LORD says-your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by myself."
-Isaiah 44:24


I hope this encouraged you as much as it encouraged me. Pass this on to any mom's to be that you know of that need a little peace during their pregnancy.

Blessings,
Amanda