Strength and Endurance

"I can do all this through Him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13

Lord,
I ask for the resolve to do all things through You. You are my source of strength, and I depend completely on You. I know that placing my thoughts and cares on You will lessen my burden and create a better environment for my baby to grow. So, I ask that, in the days ahead, You lead me to a place of physical, emotion, and spiritual rest. Give me the endurance that only You have as I approach labor and delivery. I ask this in Your name, amen.

Week 31 and Proverbs 31

"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." - Proverbs 31:27

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for watching over the affairs of my day. You see me when I rise and when I lie down. Your arms are there to hold me when it seems like I can't get anything done. Today, I ask that You help me commit each day to You. Order my days, Lord, in the way that You would have them go. Help me to achieve the goals that I must accomplish. Give me the wisdom, endurance, strength, and diligence needed to manage my household. Provide me with assistance when I need it, and help me to accept it. When I feel overwhelmed, I ask that You quiet my spirit. Show me when and how to rest. Revitalize me in the ways that only You can. Thank You, God, for blessing and caring about my household. Amen.

Confidence in Him

"For the Lord will be your confidence" - Proverbs 3:26a

Dear God,
At times when I doubt or struggle and feel like I'm unable to handle this job you've called me to do, assure me that You are my confidence. There is nothing that You do not understand or know about me, my baby, or the future. Help me rest in You today and know that all things are in Your hands, moving according to Your plan. I want to be confident in You and in this wonderful experience You are giving me. Help this little one within me to know that You are his/her confidence in life, as well. Thank You for being the anchor and rock of my soul. Amen.

Rejoicing in Rest

"Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds." - Psalm 149:5

Dear God,
Thank You for all that You have done and all that You're doing within me. I want to rejoice and sing of Your goodness, even when I'm at rest. Please continue to let the bed that You've provided for me be a place of sanctuary from the world, a place that I can meet You in praise and prayer. I ask that You fill me with encouraging and godly thoughts, songs, and dreams at night. As I continue to work through the end of this pregnancy, allow me to be nourished through sufficient rest and to feel refreshed each  morning. Thank You for using these opportunities for me to learn more about You, Your character, and Your ways. Amen!

Quieting My Soul

"But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me." - Psalm 131:2

God,
When life is full of things to do, You desire and allow me to rest in You. This week, I thank You for that and ask that You provide frequent opportunities for me to do so. Ease my mind in the upcoming weeks. Help me to pursue the discipline of resting in You now and after my pregnancy. Like the weaned child in Psalm 131, let me continuously return to Your bosom, realizing that You were the original One who nourished me. Amen.

Rest and Rejuvenation

"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." - Psalm 4:8

Lord,
I pray that You would bless me with deep, restful sleep from this point forward in my pregnancy. No matter what is going on in my life or in the world around me, help me to reach a place of perfect peace when it is time for me to rest. Relax and rejuvenate me so that I can be healthy home for this baby. Provide me with ways that will allow me to be comfortable and to go to sleep quickly. When I wake in the middle of the night, help me to return to sleep quickly. I ask these things in Your name, amen.