Welcoming a new grandchild is a joyous occasion, but it can also bring worry. We understand the mix of excitement and concern you feel as you await this precious arrival.
Many grandparents wish they could do more to ensure a safe delivery for their grandchild and support for the expecting parents.
Prayer offers a way to connect with your faith and express your hopes during this special time.
We’ve gathered 33 powerful prayers to help you find comfort and strength as you anticipate your grandchild’s birth.
These prayers cover various aspects of pregnancy, labor, and delivery, providing words of support for both the baby and parents-to-be.
Let’s dive right in!
Why You Should Pray for The Safe Delivery of Grandchild
Praying for the safe delivery of your grandchild is a powerful way to show support and care for your family. It helps ease worries and brings peace of mind during anticipation.
Prayer connects you to your faith, offering comfort and strength when you can’t be physically present.
It lets you focus your thoughts and hopes on the baby’s well-being and the parents-to-be.
By praying, you actively participate in this important life event, even from afar. It’s a chance to express your love and dreams for the new addition to your family.
Prayer can also help you process your own emotions about becoming a grandparent. It reminds you of the miracle of life and the joy that’s coming.
Whether you pray alone or with others, it creates a positive energy that can uplift everyone involved in this special journey.
33 Hopeful Prayers for Your Grandchild’s Safe Delivery
Here are 33 prayers that offer hope and comfort as you await your grandchild’s arrival:
1. Psalm 121:7-8
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
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. Psalm 139:13-14
“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.”
4. Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
5. Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
6. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
7. Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation.”
8. Hebrews 1:14
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
9. Jeremiah 29:11
“‘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.’”
10. Psalm 28:7
“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.”
11. 1 Corinthians 13:7
“It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
12. Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
13. Psalm 56:3-4
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid.”
14. Psalm 34:15
“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.”
15. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
16. Exodus 23:26
“And none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full lifespan.”
17. Psalm 127:3-4
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.”
18. Psalm 61:2
“From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety.”
19. Isaiah 40:29-31
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall.”
20. John 16:21
“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come, but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.”
21. Isaiah 49:15-16
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.”
22. Isaiah 46:3-4
“I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime.”
23. Colossians 1:11
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”
24. Psalm 22:9-10
“Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother’s breast. From birth, I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.”
25. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
26. Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
27. Psalm 91:1-2
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”
28. Isaiah 30:21
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’”
29. James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
30. Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
31. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
32. Psalm 10:17
“You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.”
33. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Summing It Up
Praying for your grandchild’s safe arrival is a meaningful way to show love and support. These 33 prayers offer comfort and hope during the wait.
They remind us of the beauty of new life and the power of faith. As you use these prayers, remember that each word carries your care and wishes for your growing family.
While waiting for your grandchild, why not share these prayers with other expecting grandparents? Your experiences might help others find peace.
We’d love to hear how these prayers touched your life. Do you have a favorite? Did you create your own? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Your stories can inspire and comfort others on this amazing journey of becoming a grandparent.
