One of the things that I did to prepare for my daughter's birth was to regularly read affirmations out loud in the months prior to her birthing. During the birth, I had my mother read scriptural affirmations to me. I had also brought non-scriptural ones with me, but didn't have time for them! I came across this paraphrase of a passage in Isaiah today and really wanted to share it with you. I'll make it a point to post more birthing affirmations in the future as they're a wonderful tool to prepare and get through the amazing event of a birth.
Birth Prayer
by Susana Fierro-Baig
Chid within me, the Lord has created you.
He has formed your body, and you are his.
When you pass through the waters, He will be with you and you will not be harmed. He is the Lord, thy God, thy Saviour. You are precious in His sight. He loves you.
Let us not fear, for our Redeemer is with us. He will bring you forth safely. He will protect us from harm if we take upon us His name, for he created us to glorify Him.
We will be blessed with health, strength, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. With his gentle, loving hands he will deliver you without interference from anyone.
I will not be afraid of your birth, for I know that the Lord created me to be a mother. My body knows what to do to assist the Lord as He delivers you out of my womb.
Together we will work to bring you into this world without pain. The water that now protects you will carry you out and I will open myself up to you.
The feelings of love, joy, and peace will escort you on your journey. When you are ready to join us in the world, we will welcome you.
Your father and I have been honored with stewardship over you. He has placed you in our care that we may love you and teach you His word.
Your father is eager to hold you in his arms. I am eager to bring you to my bosom and nurse you.
We look forward to your arrival, yet we will not grow impatient in waiting for your birth-day. We do not want you to be born before you are fully ready.
Your father and I will not be fearful. God has promised us that if we do not fear and are obedient to His commands, He will pour His spirit upon you and His blessings.
Our family will praise and honor Him for the blessing of your birth, and the miracle of your life, giving thanks with song.
Adapted from Isaiah 43&44
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