Is there a new baby that you want to pray blessings over today?
There is nothing quite like the arrival of a new baby!
As a mother to 4 children, I will never forget the joy of each birth and the overwhelming sensation of love for each new little life.
Whenever a new baby is born, it brings with it the light of Christ and a reminder of God’s great love for us.
We want to celebrate with thanks to God, but we also want to protect and bless the baby and family during these early days together.
Use the powerful prayers for a new baby to shower blessings over them.
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Blessing for a New Baby
How do you bless a newborn baby? With prayer, of course!
When we pray over a baby that has just been born, we are speaking God’s powerful words over their life and asking God to walk beside them as they grow.
If you are a family member or friend, consider including the new baby in your daily prayers.
Praying over your children is an act of blessing that will not fail in bringing the child’s heart ever closer to God.
Bible Verses to Pray for a Newborn Baby
Using scripture to pray for a newborn baby is an effective way to guide your prayers while also filling up on God’s soul-enriching words.
Here are ten scripture verses to pray for a newborn baby:
- “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart.” Jeremiah 1:5 NIV
- “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” Proverbs 17:6
- “All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” Isaiah 54:13
- “When you lie down, you will not be afraid. When you rest, your sleep will be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24
- “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10
- “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
- “So in Christ Jesus, you are all children of God through faith.” Galatians 3:26
- “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17
- “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.” Mark 9:36–37
- “For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.” Psalm 139:13-14
Prayers for a New Baby
As a mom of 4, I believe that the best thing we can do as parents is to pray for our kids. There is nothing more powerful than a heartfelt prayer coming from great love.
Inspired by my experience as a mother and a catechist, I wrote 6 new powerful prayers for you to use after the birth of your own baby or another loved ones’ child.
Congratulations Prayer for a Newborn Baby
It’s such a thrill to hear the good news of when a friend or family member’s baby has arrived! I immediately want to share in that joy by sending a card or gift.
As Christians, we can take it one step further by giving praise and thanks to God through a congratulatory prayer for the new baby.
Consider including this prayer in a note to the new parents:
Loving God, you are the giver of all we possess, the source of all our blessings. We thank you and praise you for the gift of this beautiful baby. The little angel so long waited for is finally here. May this child always walk in the light of Christ and follow your holy will. We rejoice for the loving example of this child’s parents. Lord, we ask that You bless them with Your love, peace, joy, strength, patience, wisdom as they enter into this new life. Amen.
Prayer for Newborn Baby Health
The first few weeks in a newborn’s life can be filled with many ups and downs, and a lot of doctor’s appointments.
Is the baby getting enough to eat? Is he gaining weight? Is she going to catch her brother’s cold?
The responsibility for helping the baby grow and thrive can seem daunting. But we can depend on God’s strength when we don’t feel strong.
We can place our child’s health in His loving hands. Here is a prayer for the health of a newborn baby:
Dear Jesus, as You have so richly blessed us with the gift of new life, mercifully grant health and wellness to this newborn baby. Protect this child from every manner of sickness and disease. Cover this baby with Your love and let Your glory be upon him. O Lord Jesus, we ask Your blessing for an abundant life and praise Your name in thanksgiving. Amen.
Prayer for Newborn Baby Protection
I think there is a moment in every new parent’s life when they look upon the face of their newborn child and feel deeply moved to protect this new life.
We want the absolute best for our children and we want to shield them from all harm. Who better to protect our new baby than our King and Savior, Jesus Christ?
Consider this prayer for the protection of a newborn baby:
Heavenly Father, I commend this newborn baby to Your care and protection. Please bless this baby, Lord. Place a shield of protection around this dear one and mercifully strengthen him/her from danger and illness. God, may you ever be a Good Shepherd to this baby, guarding and guiding the path ahead. I ask that You remain in this dear child’s heart forever. Amen.
Prayer for a New Baby Boy
I have two terrific sons and feel very blessed to be their mom. I wasn’t sure about being a “boy mom” when my firstborn, a son, arrived.
I came from a family with only girls. What did I know about baby boys?
But now I can’t imagine being without their bear hugs and goofy jokes. I want so much to support their growth into Godly men, and that means frequent prayer.
Intercede for a new baby boy through this prayer:
Heavenly Father, You raised your own son to believe and obey you at all times. I pray that You will teach this baby boy what is right and how to walk in your light. Keep him safe and healthy, and help him to know he is deeply and forever loved. May this precious boy live an abundant life of purpose and be a testimony to Your greatness and glory. May he daily grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We thank O God, with all our hearts, for this new life. Amen
Prayer for a New Baby Girl
Not only do I have two sons, but I also have two wonderful daughters!
As a praying mom, you can set a powerful example for your daughter to carry into her own potential motherhood.
There are numerous challenges girls face these days, and we want them to be filled with God’s grace in the face of these obstacles.
Dear God, we honor Your name and give you praise as we rejoice in the blessing of this baby girl. Guard her heart and keep it strong and happy in the love of God. May the grace of Christ always awaken a love for you, O Lord. May she remain ever closer to You in all things. Teach her to be an instrument of Your peace, love, hope, and joy in the world. May the light of Christ be her constant companion and Your love be her ever-present guide. Amen.
Prayer for My Baby
After pregnancy, the birth of a baby is not just the end of 9 long months of waiting, planning, and hoping. It is also the beginning of the child’s own story, created by him or her together with God.
As parents, we can place all of our hopes and dreams for our child into prayer. But the important thing to remember is this: God has a special and specific plan for every one of us, including our children.
How can we come to know this plan? How can we work with God to accomplish those plans?
The answer is: through prayer.
Dear Jesus, I come to You in prayer, thanking and glorifying your name for granting me the gift of this precious newborn baby. This miracle of a new life I present to you O Lord and ask that You would take my child as your own and be a guide and protector.
Guard my baby with Your divine love in all the joys and sorrows of life. Keep my dear one’s heart ever holy and filled with Your truth and goodness. As I hold my baby, I testify that you are a promise keeper, a faithful God who never fails.
Work wonderful miracles in his/her life and may he/she know that you are a faithful God. Lord God, I praise Your mighty name! Amen.
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By praying over a new baby, we are asking God from day one to shower blessings upon them and keep them safe throughout their lives.
The power of our prayer for new babies lies in the love in which we pray.
Always remember that our love is a reflection of God’s own divine love, which has the power to move mountains and create greatness out of the smallest of seeds.
Bridgette Marie is a Catholic mom of four, writer, bible study leader, and trained catechist in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd method. You can find her at Olive Branch Mom.
