04. Worried & Anxious About Labor? My Top 8 Bible Verses for Peace and Strength

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the top 8 Scriptures I dwelt on and clung to MOST throughout my two unmedicated labors. While there are MANY more I could share about, these eight were the ones I repeatedly reflected on that brought me the most peace, strength, and reminded me of God’s unfailing love even during the most intense moments of birth. 

While regular ol' birth affirmations and mantras can be helpful to an extent... there is NOTHING like storing up the Word of God in your mind & heart to keep you rooted in Truth & full of faith in the One who has promised to be with you always -- even to the very end. 

Top 8 Scriptures for Labor:

1. Psalm 94:18-19 – “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”


2. Isaiah 41:10 – “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.”


3. Isaiah 26:3-4 – “You will keep Him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because He trusts in You.”


4. Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”


5. Romans 8:18 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”


6. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."


7. Psalm 121:1-2 – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”


8. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Mentions:

• Scripture-Based Birth Cards (Freebie)


• "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus" by Steffany Gretzinger

Scripture Memory Tools//Resources: 

• Dwell Bible app


• Sing the Bible Songs


• Seeds Family Worship


• Scripture Memory Technique


• Scripture Memory Technique 2

I encourage you to take time THIS WEEK  to choose at least ONE verse to start memorizing in preparation for your birth. God’s Word is a lifeline for us as believers friends, both in labor and beyond.

I pray this episode blesses you & helps better equip you to labor faithfully with God & for His glory! Enjoy.

Blessings, 

Audrey

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