20 Bible Verses You Can Use as Birth Affirmations To Overcome Fear and Anxiety During Childbirth
Becoming a mother requires walking through certain valleys, one of which is childbirth. The thought of giving birth can cause a lot of fear and anxiety, but just as my faith and belief in Jesus Christ has gotten me through many hurdles in life, it has also helped me through childbirth.
In all three of my pregnancies, I got through the pregnancies okay, but I noticed that as the time for labor and delivery approached, I would begin to feel a lot of anxiety. The anxiety of what if this or what if that. That’s when I found using Bible verses as birth affirmations to be useful in helping to decrease my anxiety and channeling the inner strength I knew God has given me to get through this experience.
If you are a believer like me who wants some birth affirmations to help you overcome the fear and anxiety of childbirth, use these Bible verses to help remind you of the strength you have in Christ.
These Bible verses are mostly about not being afraid, being courageous, and knowing that God is with you wherever you go and in whatever you do.
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Benefits of Using Birth Affirmations
Affirmations are just words. But words are powerful and hold a lot of weight. When powerful and positive words are put together in a sentence to create a statement you repeat daily, it creates change in your mindset.
The shift in your mindset pushes you to think positively and inspires and motivates you to take actions that will help you to focus on reaching your goals. Using affirmations in preparation for birth or during delivery can help you to channel your inner strength to breathe through the painful contractions and motivate you to push out your baby.
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20 Bible Verse Birth Affirmations
1) I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
2) The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
3) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
4) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
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5) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5–6)
6) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
7) Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24)
8) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
9) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
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10) But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
11) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
12) I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)
13) For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:7)
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14) He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. (Isaiah 40:29)
15) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (Ephesians 6:10)
16) Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
17) When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psalm 94:19)
18) Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)
19) Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. (Isaiah 12:2)
20) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. (Psalm 28:7)
Other Positive Birth Affirmations:
I am blessed and favored by God.
I am going to make a great mother.
I deserve to be a mom.
I am going to be a loving mom.
My baby is excited and cannot wait to meet me.
I love my baby so much.
God is with me in this process.
Getting through this crucial step of bringing your baby into the outside world requires a lot of strength and courage. These Bible verses will help you to be courageous and help you to recognize your strength.
