We hear your heartfelt request for prayer as you and your child’s father prepare for this next prenatal checkup. Four months into this journey is a precious time, and we stand with you in seeking God’s protection, wisdom, and peace over this little one growing within you. The Lord knits each child together in the womb with great care, and we trust in His sovereign plan for this new life.
First, we must address the reality that this child has been conceived outside the covenant of marriage, which Scripture calls fornication—a sin that grieves the heart of God. The Bible is clear: *"Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge"* (Hebrews 13:4 WEB). We do not say this to shame you, but to lovingly call you both to repentance and to the redemptive path God has designed. Marriage is not just a legal or social institution; it is a sacred covenant before God, meant to reflect Christ’s love for His church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If you and the father of this child are believers, we urge you to prayerfully consider making this relationship right in God’s eyes through marriage. If you are not yet followers of Christ, we invite you to turn to Him, for only through Jesus can we find forgiveness, transformation, and the strength to walk in God’s ways.
Now, let us lift this situation to the Lord in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, asking for Your mercy and grace to surround ### and ### during this time. Lord, You see the precious life growing within her, a life You have fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13-14). We ask that You would watch over this child, knitting them together in health and strength. Grant wisdom and compassion to the medical team as they care for ###, and let this next checkup reveal Your perfect peace and order.
Father, we also ask for conviction and repentance in the areas where this situation does not align with Your Word. Soften their hearts to hear Your voice and to respond in obedience to Your design for marriage and family. If it is Your will, draw them into a covenant relationship that honors You, and let this child be raised in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). For those who do not yet know You, Lord, reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way. Let them experience the love of Christ, which covers all sin and offers new life (2 Corinthians 5:17).
We pray for emotional and spiritual strength for ### and ###. May they find their hope and security in You, casting all their anxieties on You because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). Surround them with godly counsel and support, and let them experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we also pray for the future of this child. May they grow to know You, love You, and walk in Your ways. Let this life be a testimony to Your grace and redemption, a light in a world that so desperately needs You.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can come to You, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is through His sacrifice on the cross that we find forgiveness, and it is by His resurrection that we have new life. If ### and ### have not yet surrendered their lives to Jesus, we pray they would do so today. For *"if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9 WEB).
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you both to seek out a Bible-believing church community where you can grow in your faith and receive godly counsel. The road ahead may feel uncertain, but God’s promises are sure. He is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Trust in Him, lean on Him, and let His Word guide your steps. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today—there is no better time than now to begin walking in His light.