The Bible tells us that children are a gift and a reward from the Lord. These Bible verses and prayer for your baby will assist you in reflecting on God's Word and remembering his promises as you dedicate your precious gift back to God in prayer.
We can pray that our children will answer Jesus' call to come to him, that their thoughts will be pure, and that they will give themselves to the Lord's work. As much as we love our children, Jesus and the Father love our little ones even more.
Christian Prayer for Your Baby
Thank you for this treasured child of mine. What a profound blessing this child is to me! Although you have entrusted this baby to me as a gift, I know he or she belongs to you. Like Hannah offered Samuel, I dedicate my child to you, Lord. I recognize that he or she is always in your care.
Help me as a parent, Lord, with my weaknesses and imperfections. Rather than worry, help me to remember that my baby is secure in your mighty hands. Your love is perfect, Lord, so I can trust that your love and concern for this baby is even greater than mine. I know that you will protect my child.
Give me strength and godly wisdom to raise this child after your Holy Word. Please, supply supernaturally what I lack. Keep my child walking on the path that leads to eternal life. Help him or her to overcome the temptations of this world and the sin that would so easily entangle him.
Dear God, send your Holy Spirit daily to lead, guide and counsel my child. Always assist him or her to grow in wisdom and stature, in grace and knowledge, in kindness, compassion, and love. May this child serve you faithfully, with his whole heart devoted to you all the days of his life. May he discover the joy of your presence through a daily relationship with your Son, Jesus Christ.
Help me never to hold on too tightly to this child, nor neglect my responsibilities before you as a parent. I promise to do everything in my power to raise my child according to the precepts in your holy Word. I look forward with great anticipation to the day this child decides on his own to follow you.
Help me to be an example to my child, and to teach and train him or her in God's Word. Give me wisdom to discipline my child according to your ways. May I never stop praying for this gift you've entrusted to me. Lord, let my commitment to raise this child for the glory of your name cause his life to forever testify of your faithfulness.
In the name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.
Bible Verses for Children and Babies
As you pray, remember that the overwhelming love we feel for our children helps us better understand the loving heart of God for us, his children. Here are some Scriptures you can keep in mind when praying for your baby:
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3)
[Hannah to the Priest Eli] "As surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." (1 Samuel 1:26-26)
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart..." (Jeremiah 1:5)
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. (Proverbs 22:6)
Irish Baby Blessings: Express Your Irish Side (and Theirs) at a Very Early Age!
Blessings play a key role in Irish culture, and Irish baby blessings are a cherished Irish tradition. We use them at birthdays, baby showers, christenings … anywhere we wish to honor and protect a child or their parents.
As with all Irish sayings, baby blessings range from funny to wise to just plain tear-jerkers.
There are hundreds of blessings to choose from, and each has its own special meaning to the speaker, listener or reader.
In the meantime, here are some of our favorite Irish baby blessings!
Favorite Irish Baby Blessings
If you are like us, you prefer your blessings short, sweet and easy to remember. If they also rhyme, that’s a bonus!
Have a look at these favorite Irish baby blessings, as chosen by our most frequent visitors.
Many Years to Live
May God grant you many years to live
For sure He must be knowing
The earth has angels all too few
And Heaven is overflowing
Love
May strong arms hold you
Caring hearts tend you
And may love await you at every step
Little Angels
May all the blessing of our Lord touch your life today
May He send His little angels to protect you on your way
Such a wee little fit, sent from above
Someone so precious to cherish and love
Good Luck
May sunshine and moonbeams dance over your head
As you quietly slumber in your bed
May good luck be with you wherever you go
And your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.
Love of St Patrick
May the love and protection
Saint Patrick can give
Be yours in abundance
As long as you live
Luck, Joy and Laughter
Lucky stars above you
Sunshine on your way
Many friends to love you
Joy in work and play
Laughter to outweigh each care
In your heart a song
And gladness waiting everywhere
All your whole life long
Family is Wealth
A newborn babe
brings light to the house
warmth to the hearth
and joy to the soul
for wealth is family
family is wealth.
Children and Grandchildren
Children are the rainbow of life
Grandchildren are the pot of gold
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Prayer for a Baby
Father, we pray before You seeking protection for our baby. You gave us this little one for a reason, so we know You have a plan for him/her. Oh Lord, we pray for our baby’s protection and proper parenting to teach him/her lessons that apply for a lifetime. Thank You for listening to our prayers, God, and In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Prayer for Baby in the Womb
El-Shaddai, we stand before You with a prayer for our unborn baby. Pending the time our little angel arrives into this world, we ask that You grant him/her good health and his/her mother, a safe delivery. Cover both of them with Your divine protection throughout this period. Thank You, Lord, for the miracle that our baby is, and In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen.
Prayer to Have a Baby
Lord, we stand before You to seek the gift of children. As the One who knows the future, present, and past, we understand Your time is the best. But You said unto us, "Seek, and we shall find." Now, we’re ready to bring another life into this world, so we pray that You give us this miracle. Thank You for Your blessing, and In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Prayer for Baby Protection
Father, our family just introduced life into the world; so we seek now, protection for the little one. From his/her stages of infancy to adulthood, assign him/her a guardian angel. Don’t let our baby stray from Your blueprint, and guide our decisions concerning him/her. Thank You Jesus for being our savior, Amen.
Prayer for New Baby
Lord, we feel we’re ready for another baby; another opportunity from You to introduce life into this world. Father, our prayer seeks the blessing of the womb, and the opportunity to make the best for our little one. Grant us another dedication to Your mighty name, and safe delivery of the baby. Thank You for giving us this chance, and In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Prayer for Safe Delivery and Healthy Baby
God above, we pray today for our baby’s health. Grant us the safest delivery Lord. Grant the mother the strength to pull through with the delivery, and let the baby arrive in complete health. We thank You for answering our prayers with mercies. Amen.
Prayer for Baby Boy
Lord, we pray for our baby boy’s guidance and blessings, to act as tokens throughout his life. We want You to grant him the strength to power through any challenge, long life, and the ability to live by Your works and holy name. We exalt You and appreciate Your grace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Prayer for Baby Girl
God, this is our prayer, seeking direct intervention in the life out both ourselves and our baby girl. We pray for guidance from You to show her the best paths to choose on her journey. You know her plan in life better than we do, so Father, protect our jewel and let her stay on the path of righteousness. We thank You for giving this miracle, and In Jesus Name, Amen.
Prayer for Baby to Sleep
Father, we pray for both our baby’s rest during night and day, as well as ours. We seek Your help because the little one is throwing a fuss, which we doubt his/her little body can take. You know Your angel Lord, and we pray that You help us in settling him/her down. We trust in Your eternal power to control, and thank You for this grace; Amen.
Bible Verses about Praying for a Baby
"Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court." – Psalm 127:3-5
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it." – Proverbs 22:6
"See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven" –
Powerful Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby: Children are actually heritage from God. It's therefore important that we offer prayers of blessings on the children that the Lord has given to us, and also thank Him for giving us such a precious gift. Below are 50 powerful Catholic prayers for newborn babies.
• Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby
• Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby Boy
• Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby Girl
• Powerful Prayers For Newborn Babies
Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby
May the blessings of the Lord always be with you.
I pray that the Lord instil His fear upon you
And just as Jesus grew in wisdom, strength & stature, so shall you.
Where ever you step your foot, you shall be blessed.
You will be blessed in the morning, blessed in the night.
I pray that your guardian angel shall watch over you 24/7.
May the Lord that keepeth Israel away from all enemies keep you safe.
In the hollow of His hands shall you find rest.
You are blessed in your going out and coming in.
Just like a palm tree planted by the rivers of water and flourishes without season
So shall even you flourish without season.
Blessed is every man that blesses you.
And, cursed is every man that curses you.
Blessed Be the name of the Lord who has been gracious in dealing with us.
We glorify the Lord who has delivered to us a newborn bouncing baby boy.
We pray that the Lord who has given us this precious gift also provide
materials for his upkeep.
Thank you, Lord, for your provision.
It's written that ‘Every Good Gift cometh from the Lord.
And we are assured that this one too is also a good gift.
As everything produces according to its kind,
So shall this new baby produce everything good for its parents?
He shall always be the first among His/Her peers.
Oh Lord, we thank you for answering our prayers with this beautiful Child.
Thank you for blessing our wombs with your fruit.
I pray that you teach this special child with your word.
Let there be a mark of distinction between him/her and his peers.
May the blessings of the Most-high continue to be with you.
May all your heart desires never be caught short.
Let every one that sees you bless you.
Let the angels of the Lord constantly surround you.
May the light of the Lord light up your path
And may His words direct your steps everywhere you go.
May the strong hands of the Lord hold you strongly.
Let His countenance shine in your life.
I pray that the uncommon grace of the Lord follows you all through your life.
May uncommon favour be your portion frow now and unto eternity.
Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby Boy
Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby BoyOh Lord, our creator thank you for another great time like this.
We humbly call upon you for your grace,
And eternal love upon this infant.
May your eyes of love and care be upon
Him both now and for eternity.
Bless is the name of the Lord who is worthy to be praised.
From Him comes all blessings and good gifts.
Bless is the protector of all infants.
Bless is the one whom all life springs from.
We are here to thank you for adding another member to this family
And we pray you to look down on him with grace and favour.
Hold him in your gently but powerful hands.
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
He has added another life unto us.
May His blessings continue to rest upon us as well as upon this infant that has been given unto us.
We pray you to watch over this young one just as you watch over Israel.
May your favour continually rest upon this child.
Hallow be your name oh father of creation.
We thank you for safe delivery, we thank you for preserving both the mother and child.
I pray that as the baby grows through life, that you walk with him and order his steps in your word.
I pray that everything needed for his well being should be divinely supplied
Through Christ our Lord. And everyone will reply Amen…
May our Lord Jesus Christ, who derive so much please in children,
Preserve you, and bless you,
Both now and forevermore.
And everyone replies Amen.
Dear Lord, I thank you for choosing today as the day this cute baby will be given birth to.
I pray you to order the steps of this baby and that you also perfect your plans for his life.
We praise you for your loving kindness upon this child.
Wrap him in your goodness and always be his comfort in times of trouble.
Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby Girl
Catholic Prayer For Newborn Baby GirlRighteous king, I bless your holy name on behalf of this infant child.
I pray that you do great and mighty things in her life.
I know that your plans for her are good and not evil, to give her a prosperous life.
Marvellous God, I also pray that you protect her from all harm and keep her safe in the hollow of your hand.
Thank you for I know you answer us when we call upon you.
Eternal rock of ages, I know you already know this beautiful girl's future even before she was conceived.
I pray thee that you grant her good speed and prosper her in all that she will do.
I also pray that your word should serve as a light unto her path.
Gift her with your constant presence and let the holy spirit minister everything good into her heart IJN Amen.
Everlasting Father, we thank you for another joyful day like this,
We celebrate you for the successful delivery of this newborn baby that is now amongst us.
Thank You for gifting this family with a beautiful bouncing baby girl.
We are saying may all the glory, adoration, and thanksgiving be ascribed onto your holy name.
Thank you for receiving our praises through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our blessed Redeemer, our help in times of need.
Thank you for this special child You have given unto us
I commit her salvation into your able hands
You said in Your word that “Salvation Is of the Lord”.
I, therefore, commit her body and soul into your mighty hands.
Fill her with Your power and grace, and let everything she touches, turn to gold.
Thank You for answering the prayers of your people. IJN, Amen.
May the name of the Lord be praised among the people of the earth.
Let His peace which passeth all understanding befall mightly on this newborn child.
Thank You for giving her to this family,
And we know that every resource that will be required for her upbringing will be divinely supplied IJN. Amen.
Powerful Prayers For Newborn Babies
Powerful Catholic Prayer For Newborn BabiesHeavenly Father, Awesome Wonder is Your name,
And I bless You for providing us with this child.
You who have provided us with this child will also protect her for us.
Build your wall of H around her and let all the evil arrows shot by the enemies.
Give me the strength to raise this baby in all your ordnances and fear.
Blessed be Your name, my master and my friend. You are the impossibility specialist and today, You have shown me your wonders. Thank you for giving me, my own promise child. You said in Your word that “The gift of the Lord addeth no sorry”. Father, this baby will not bring pain to this family or society. You will use him for signs and wonders, and wield him as your instrument.
Thank You, great protector, of the universe.
Thank You for this infante you have given to me.
I know Your presence is everywhere and right now as I speak,
You are standing by my newborn baby's side.
This baby is exclusively reserved for signs and wonders.
Thank you master for answering our prayers IJN, Amen.
Blessed be the name of the Lord who has turned our weeping into joy.
I praise Your holy name for providing us with this cute child,
You are indeed a wonder-working God – Master of the universe.
I pray You will be the one to teach this child because it's written that our
‘Children shall be thought of the Lord.
Therefore, Lord, I pray that you teach this baby your ways IJN, Amen.
Jehovah Rapha, the God of all flesh.
Is there anything too difficult for You? No!
You are the one who says a thing and it comes to pass.
Thank You for fulfilling your promises concerning the fruit of the womb,
Thank You for giving me this baby which has always been my heart desire.
You who has provided him will preserve him with long life and prosperity, IJN. Amen