More Prayers for Expectant Mothers

God of Joshua,
A new baby. A bigger family. The tribe is increased, and we are thrilled. A new person will surely make our home seem more like a haven, a place to replenish and rest. Lord, teach us how to graciously say to the world, "as a family, we choose to serve the Lord."

Lord, I pray for a peaceful place for this sweet baby to grow up. From its tender first days, I pray that it will know that it is treasured. When they are older, help us to make their friends feel welcomed and loved. Around this table, let us pray with the hurting and the doubting, and those who would come to know you as Savior. Bless us with laughter - roof-raising laughter. Holidays full of tradition and memories. Sleepovers with lots of kids. Big suppers. A guest room that's rarely empty. A routine that brings security. Let ours be a household of faith.

I know that my temperament and heart will play a huge role in setting the tone for our family. So I ask, please start with me. Fashion your servant into a godly wife and mother. Give me spiritual health and a thirst for truth - a secure foundation on which to build our faithful house.

Remind us each day that our time with this baby will be precious and brief. I pray that when it is grown, our child will take our heritage, continue the legacy, and serve you will all faithfulness. Because of your indwelling, may our family be known as a household of faith. Amen.

"Now fear the Lord and serve him will all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshipped beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.... But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:14-15