We join you in lifting up your concerns and praises to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as it is in His name that we have access to the Father. We are reminded of His promise: “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.” (Matthew 18:19-20, WEB).
Firstly, we praise God for the new life you are carrying. Children are a gift from the Lord, and we stand with you, asking for a safe delivery and a healthy baby. “Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.” (Psalm 127:3, WEB).
We also pray for your peace and comfort, especially regarding the worries you’ve mentioned. It is important to remember to put your trust in God that will not give you a spirit of fear but of peace. Remember the words of the Apostle Paul, “Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB).
Regarding your concerns about your husband, we encourage you to model your marriage after the principles outlined in Ephesians 5:22-33. We do not mention the name of Jesus in vain (Exodus 20:7). Since you mentioned the name of Jesus in your request, we assume you are a believer in Christ and your husband should be as well if you are married. Believers in Christ should only marry other believers in Christ. Rest assured this is the most important quality to look for in a husband or wife. There is no other name by which we can be saved.
Since you are married and mention husband we are assuming, we pray that you will seek to respect him and he will seek to love you in a manner that reflects Christ’s love for the church. “Nevertheless, each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33, WEB).
We pray that God will give you wisdom and patience in dealing with any clinginess or disagreements. Remember, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1, WEB). We encourage you to discuss these feelings openly and honestly with him, using biblical principles as your guide and a godly marriage counselor if necessary.
Concerning your health, we pray that God will heal you from the tightness in your chest. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). The same principle applies to the issues of anxiety about your husband.
We pray that God will send you godly friends and mentors, including older couples who can provide wisdom and support. Of course, no one is empty of something, but we understand you are looking for couples and friends that may not have children to help you navigate through life. The Bible tells us, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17, WEB).
Finally, we pray that God will grant you His favor in all areas of your life. Just as Mary was blessed to be the mother of Jesus, we pray for God's blessing on you.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister and her unborn child. We pray for a safe delivery and a healthy baby. We ask for Your peace to guard her heart and mind, and we rebuke any spirit of anxiety or worry in Jesus Christ name. We pray for wisdom and patience in her marriage, and for Godly friends and mentors to support her. We also pray for Your healing hand upon her, and for Your favor to shine upon every area of her life. We ask and pray for this in Jesus Christ name.
We encourage you to continue to cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you as only the Heavenly Father can. We trust that God will hear our prayers and answer according to His will.