Giving birth to and taking care of a premature baby can be a very daunting and challenging task. It tends to be a journey filled with a lot of emotions and obstacles. However, you are not alone in this journey. God is with you and you can find comfort today in these 12 Bible verses for premature babies.
We know how hard it can be to find yourself in these circumstances. It takes strength, bravery, and courage to fight for your child and care for them in such a fragile state. That’s why we’ve curated this list of Bible verses to bring you hope, comfort, and solace in this challenging time.
As you care for your premature baby and pray for them, we hope that this list of verses will resonate with your heart and bring you to the knowledge that God is with you and He cares for you. God will carry you through this difficult time and you’ll come out of the other side even stronger than you are now.
Bible Verses for Premature Babies
Healing Journey – Bible Verses for Premature Babies and New Parents
Go to the secret place today and feel our Heavenly Father’s loving arms. He hears your good prayers about your little baby. As God’s handiwork, shelter your child in God’s protective arms, believing the Holy Spirit’s glorious work. God’s grace is greater than any desperate situation!
1. Psalm 139:13-14 – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
For you created my inmost being;
You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
– Psalm 139:13-14
The wonderful truth found in these verses is that God knit your baby together in their mother’s womb. He knew about the challenges that you would be facing now and He made no mistake with your baby. His works are wonderful and your baby has been fearfully and wonderfully made in Christ Jesus.
2. Isaiah 41:10 – God Is Always With You
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
Know that even in this troubling time, God is with you. He doesn’t want you to be afraid or dismayed by the situation that you find yourself in. He wants you to know that He will uphold you with His righteous right hand and work all things for your ultimate good.
3. Jeremiah 29:11 – God Has Plans For His People
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”
– Jeremiah 29:11
In your time of need, remember this promise that God made to His people, the Israelites. He always protects His people and looks out for them. He is always with them and keeps them from the schemes of the enemy. Remember this and take courage in it.
Bible Verses to Bless the Little Children
New parents or guardians, speak forth Almighty God’s Word as you shower blessings upon a precious premature baby in your life—the fruit of the womb as a perfect gift from heaven.
4. Mark 10:14 – Let the Little Children Come to Jesus
When Jesus saw this, He was indignant.
He said to them, “Let the little children come to me,
and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
– Mark 10:14
Jesus wants your little child to come to Him. Even now, be praying for your child’s salvation. Speak blessings over them and thank God for the good gift of their life. Pray in Jesus’ Name that they will come to know Christ in their lifetime and be blessed with His salvation.
5. Matthew 18:3 – Those Like Children Will Inherit the Kingdom
And he said: “Truly I tell you,
unless you change and become like little children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven”.
– Matthew 18:3
Jesus said that unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. We are called to be like your little child; faith-filled and innocent children of God. Know that God loves your child very much and will be with them through this troubling time.
6. Deuteronomy 6:7 – Give God’s Truth to Your Children
Impress them on your children.
Talk about them when you sit at home
and when you walk along the road,
when you lie down and when you get up.
– Deuteronomy 6:7
The biggest blessing that you can give to your children is to teach them about God’s Word. This verse in Deuteronomy calls you to impress the truth of God onto your children, speaking with them about it all day. Even now, speak the Word of God over your child and you will find comfort and joy in this situation.
Bible Verses on Trusting God’s Plan Over Your Own Understanding
Are you a new mom or guardian having a hard time and sleepless nights—worried about your newborn baby? The Word of God gave us the breath of life (even eternal life), formed our inward parts, and knitted us together in our mother’s womb. His eyes saw our unformed body and all our days were written in His book. These Bible verses serve as gentle reminders to trust God’s promises in every situation. Experience the peace of God like an overflowing river!
7. Proverbs 4:5-6 – Get Wisdom and Understanding From God
Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over you.
– Proverbs 4:5-6
Acquiring wisdom from the Bible, especially in your time of need, is absolutely essential for finding strength and comfort. God’s wisdom will teach you and remind you of who He is and what He desires for you. Do not neglect His Word in your time of trouble. Cherish it and allow it to comfort you.
8. Isaiah 55:8-9 – God’s Thoughts and Ways Are Higher
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.
“As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are My ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
– Isaiah 55:8-9
Especially in challenging times, we must remember that God’s wisdom and understanding are far greater than our own. He knows much more than we do and is able to see things that we cannot. Knowing this, we can trust His plan and wisdom over our own in every situation.
9. Romans 8:28 – God Works All Things For Good
And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose.
– Romans 8:28
Knowing that God works all things for the good of those who love Him becomes a superpower in difficult situations. It gives you comfort knowing that God knows what you are going through and is working to make you better on the other side of your situation. No matter what, trust God in your troubles.
Comforting Bible Verses for Parents During Premature Birth Challenges
Let God’s love sink into your heart today: our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. He is the God of all comfort (a steadfast truth for eternity). Trust in the grace of God for a healthy baby.
10. Psalm 34:18 – The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
– Psalm 34:18
If you are feeling brokenhearted or crushed in spirit, know that God is especially close to you at this time. He is there to comfort you and keep you safe, even though it feels like the world is crashing in.
11. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God Is the God of Comfort
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our troubles,
so that we can comfort those in any trouble
with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
– 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God is the only true source of all comfort, especially in challenging times like these. In God’s presence, you can find hope and solace no matter what you are going through. Seek Him out right now and ask Him to help you.
12. Psalm 46:1 – God Is Your Refuge and Strength
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
– Psalm 46:1
God is an ever-present help in trouble, no matter what you are going through. Seek His comfort in every situation and you are sure to find it. He will be with you as you trust Him through the valley of darkness, knowing that He will shine a light and bring you to safety.
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