We hear your heart and lift you up in prayer, standing with you in this precious and sacred time. First, we want to acknowledge the beauty of the life growing within you—a gift from God Himself. The Lord knit this child together in your womb, and we join you in praying for a healthy and smooth pregnancy, trusting in His perfect care. "For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well" (Psalm 139:13-14).
We also pray for your marriage, that it would be rooted in Christ and built on the foundation of His love. Marriage is a covenant before God, a reflection of Christ’s love for the Church, and it is meant to be honored, cherished, and nurtured. If you are already married, we pray for unity, strength, and godly love to flourish between you and your spouse. "Therefore what God has joined together, let no man separate" (Mark 10:9). If you are not yet married but are seeking to enter into this holy covenant, we pray that God would guide you to a spouse who loves Him above all else, and that your relationship would be pure, honorable, and centered on Christ.
We must also gently address any areas where we may have strayed from God’s design, for His ways are always for our good. If there has been any sin, such as fornication (sexual relations outside of marriage), we encourage you to confess it before the Lord, seek His forgiveness, and turn from it. God is faithful and just to forgive us when we repent, and He desires to restore us to a place of holiness and peace. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Do not carry shame or guilt, but receive the grace and mercy that Jesus freely offers.
We also want to emphasize the importance of coming to God in the name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name by which we can approach the Father. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me" (John 14:6). It is only through faith in Him that we are saved and can stand righteous before God. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we encourage you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus died for you and rose again, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life. This is the first and most important step in walking in God’s will.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of faith and love for this precious sister. Lord, we thank You for the life You have entrusted to her, and we ask that You would watch over her and her baby with Your tender care. Guard them both, protect them from harm, and grant her strength, peace, and joy throughout this pregnancy. Father, we also lift up her marriage to You. If she is already married, we pray for unity, love, and godly wisdom to flow between her and her husband. Help them to honor You in all they do and to build their home on the foundation of Your Word. If she is not yet married, we ask that You would guide her steps and lead her to a godly spouse who loves You and will cherish her as Christ cherishes the Church.
Lord, we ask that You would forgive any sins of the past and cleanse her heart with the blood of Jesus. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may walk in purity, holiness, and obedience to Your will. Help her to trust in You completely, knowing that You hold her future in Your hands. We declare that this pregnancy will be healthy, that this marriage will be strong, and that Your will shall be done in her life. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to draw near to God daily through prayer and reading His Word. Meditate on scriptures that speak of His faithfulness, such as Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." Trust in His promises, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
You are not alone in this journey. We stand with you, praying for God’s blessings, protection, and guidance every step of the way. May He fill your heart with peace and your home with joy as you walk in His will.