New mothers
New Mothers Prayer for January 13th
A short, Scripture-shaped new mothers prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, I had plans before this baby came. Plans for my body, my work, my friendships. Some of those plans are broken now, sitting still in the harbor of this small and holy year.
I am not asking You to fix all of them. Some were never the right ships for where You are taking me.
Give me grace not to treat this season like a loss. When a ship does not sail, it is not always failure. Sometimes it is mercy. You knew I needed to be home for this. Not out at sea. Here in the quiet. Here in the feeding chair. Here in the mess and the love.
Help me open my hands and let go of the trip I thought I was taking. Show me what You are doing in the harbor instead.
Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today; for you will never again see the Egyptians whom you have seen today.
Exodus 14:13
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray new mothers prayer for january 13th?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Exodus 14:13. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.