We join with you in lifting up this heartfelt request for the blessing of a child, recognizing that children are a heritage from the Lord and the fruit of the womb is his reward, as it is written in Psalm 127:3. Your desire for a healthy baby is a beautiful and godly longing, and we are grateful you have brought this before the Father in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence.
We do notice, however, that your prayer does not explicitly acknowledge the sovereignty of God in this matter. While it is right to ask boldly in faith, we must also submit our requests with an open heart, trusting in His perfect will and timing. The apostle James reminds us, *"You don’t have because you don’t ask. You ask and don’t receive because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures"* (James 4:2-3, WEB). Let us also remember the words of Jesus, *"Your Father knows what things you need before you ask him"* (Matthew 6:8, WEB). We must seek first His kingdom and righteousness, trusting that He will add all these things to us as He sees fit (Matthew 6:33).
If you and your spouse are walking in obedience to God’s Word, seeking Him with all your hearts, then we encourage you to continue in faith. If there are areas of disobedience—such as unforgiveness, idolatry, or sinful habits—we urge you to repent and turn fully to the Lord, for *"the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil"* (1 Peter 3:12, WEB). Let your lives be a living testimony of faith, love, and holiness, for God delights in blessing those who walk uprightly before Him.
If you are not yet married, we strongly encourage you to pursue this desire within the covenant of marriage, as God intended. Children are to be born into families where a father and mother are committed to one another before God, raising them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Marriage is a sacred institution designed by God, and it is within this covenant that the blessing of children is most fully realized.
We also want to remind you that God’s ways are higher than ours, and His timing is perfect. If this blessing tarries, do not lose heart. Trust in Him, for *"no good thing will he withhold from those who walk blamelessly"* (Psalm 84:11, WEB). Even in waiting, He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today in the precious name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who longs for the blessing of a healthy baby. Lord, You are the Giver of life, the One who opens and closes the womb. We ask that You would look upon her with favor and grant her this desire according to Your will. If there is any sin or hindrance in her life or in the life of her spouse, we pray that You would reveal it and grant repentance, that they may walk in full obedience to You.
Father, we ask that You would prepare her body, mind, and spirit for this blessing. Strengthen her faith and help her to trust in You completely, knowing that You are good and Your love endures forever. If it is Your will, grant her the joy of conceiving and bearing a healthy child who will grow to love and serve You. Let this child be a testimony of Your faithfulness and grace.
We also pray for her spouse, that You would bind their hearts together in unity and love, that they may raise this child in the fear and admonition of the Lord. May their home be filled with Your peace, Your joy, and Your righteousness.
Lord, we surrender this request to You, knowing that You see the beginning and the end. Your will be done in her life, in her marriage, and in the life of the child You may grant her. We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Meditate on His promises and trust in His faithfulness. If you have not yet dedicated this desire fully to Him, we urge you to do so, surrendering your timeline and your expectations to His perfect will. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you wait upon Him.