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Janelle Esker is the grateful wife of Michael and homeschooling mother of six amazing children. She lives with her family, 4 cats, 1 dog, 3 ducks and 12 chickens in scenic Ohio. Janelle received her B.A. in Education from Ohio Northern University. She is the author of CHOSEN: One Family's Journey with Autism.

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12 Encouraging Bible Verses For New Moms

I have six children.  Count them…six.  I am blessed beyond measure.  I am so excited to share with you 12 Encouraging Bible Verses For New Moms!  These verses are close to my heart and still bring me comfort and peace.

I have always wanted a large family, it is a dream that God has fulfilled so sweetly.  Now my youngest is 18 and I can hardly believe where the time went.  You know how everyone always tells you to treasure every moment because it goes by fast, well it does.  That fact doesn’t take away the crazy challenges of being a new mom.  Some women I know have absolutely no problem at all making the transition into motherhood.  As, much as I wanted to be one of those serene, confident, women, I wasn’t.

Every one of my children’s birth had complications and included bed-rest.  I struggled and sloshed through postpartum depression with two of my pregnancies.  My deliveries included tearing and hemorrhaging. I was so far removed from the strong women who were able to pop out a child single-handedly.  As with any other time in my life when I have faced difficult trials, I turned to the truth of God’s Word. Jesus’s comforting words renewed and soothed my tired mind, body, and spirit like nothing else in this world can.

I share with you a few of my favorite scripture verses that truly encouraged me in the early days of motherhood.  I pray they will be the same for you.

 

12 Encouraging Bible Verses For New Moms

 

Psalm 127:3-5

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.  Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.  Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.  They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

 

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.

 

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

 

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

 

Isaiah 66:13a

As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you;

 

Matthew 10:42

And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”

 

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.

 

2 Corinthians 12:9a

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

 

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

 

Matthew 21:16b

“From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise?”

 

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

 

Esther 4:14b

And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?

 

 

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YOUR TURN…

Comment below, what are your picks for Encouraging Bible Verses For New Moms?

 

 

Blessings,

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