20 Perfectly Sweet Bible Verses for New Babies
Bringing home a new baby is a life-changing experience. In those first few weeks, I needed encouragement from Scripture more than ever.
Sleep deprivation, the emotional ups and downs and caring for another little human can be the biggest blessing while stretching you!
Let Scripture saturate your mind and heart in this time – it’s a powerful way to find strength and joy. These bible verses for your new baby will uplift you and encourage you to pray over your baby.
I love seeing God’s heart towards our children. And I love praying Scripture over them.
So let’s take a look at the bible verses and then we will talk about how to pray over your new baby and ways to use these verses (in your nursery and in the early-morning hours).
Bible Verses for New Babies
Matthew 18:10
See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Angels in heaven are watching over our babies.
Psalm 139:13-14
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.
God created every single thing about your little baby and His work is wonderful!
Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage of the Lord. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
Our babies are as valuable as an inheritance from God Almighty.
1 Samuel 1:27
I prayed for this child, and the Lord has given me my petition which I asked of him.
This baby is an answer to prayer.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
Our baby is a masterpiece and God has good works prepared for them.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
This little gift is from God.
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”
Children have access to the Kingdom of Heaven and to Jesus.
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Bible Verses for New Baby Boy
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
Joshua 1:9
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
Bible Verses for New Baby Girl
Proverbs 31:25
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Bible Verses for Baby Shower
Some favorite bible verses for baby showers are:
- Psalm 139:13-14
- James 1:17
- Proverbs 3:15
- Jeremiah 29:11
Continue reading to see some creative ideas for how to use these at a baby shower or as gifts for the mom-to-be!
Bible Verses to Pray Over Your New Baby
Proverbs 3:24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
Prayer: Lord, be with my child when he (she) lies down. Give him (her) peace and make his (her) sleep sweet.
Numbers 6:24-26
‘Lord bless you, and keep you. Lord make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. Lord lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
Prayer: Lord, I pray that you would bless [baby’s name] and keep her (him). Shine Your face upon her (him) and be gracious to her (him). Lift her (his) face toward you and give her (him) peace.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: May the God of hope fill [baby’s name] with all joy and peace in knowing the Lord, that he (she) may be full of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says the Lord, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
Prayer: Lord, may [baby’s name] seek You with all her (his) heart and walk along the path of your plans. May Your plans be of peace, giving her (him) a hope and a future.
Ephesians 3:17-19
That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth, and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Prayer: Lord, dwell in [baby’s name]’s heart through faith. May he (she) be rooted and grounded in love and strengthened to comprehend how wide and long and high and deep Your perfect love that surpasses knowledge. May you fill [baby’s name] with Your fullness.
How to Pray Over Your New Baby
Prayer is powerful. God moves when we pray, not only in what we pray for but in our own hearts. He hears us when we pray and He wants to hear from us.
Praying over your new baby is a powerful way to pour the power of God’s Word over your new baby. It is also a powerful way to surrender your little one into the loving arms of the Almighty God.
But if you’re like me, it can be hard to know what to pray and how to pray over your little precious one.
Start by praying the Scriptures above. You can take any Scripture and just read it or pray it over your new baby.
If you want specific prayers to pray over your children and family, you can download these free printable prayers for your family.
Your prayers don’t have to be eloquent or long, just pray what is on your heart. I love keeping a prayer journal, or even a list of things I want to pray over my baby so that I can be sure to remain fervent in prayer – despite the sleep deprivation and mom-brain.
Here are some of my favorite things to pray over my new baby:
- Pray for God’s protection over your baby
- Pray for God to create a heart after Him within your baby
- Pray for a sound mind for your baby
- Pray for your parenting, your motherhood and husband’s fatherhood
- Pray against spiritual warfare in your child’s life
- Pray for physical health and strength for your baby as they grow
Ways to Use Bible Verses for a New Baby
You can use these Scriptures in so many ways! Whether you’re looking to use them for your new baby or looking for gift ideas for new moms, here are some ideas:
Nursery Decor
There are so many cute printable Scripture wall decorations out there. You can walk through a store like Hobby Lobby or At Home and see so many cute things to hang around the nursery. You can also find tons of these on Etsy.
These are great gifts for a baby shower and also really fun ways to decorate your nursery as you prepare for your own new baby!
Scripture Cards
I printed out so many Scripture cards and even ended up writing down some verses in those early weeks with a new baby. I wanted to have reminders all around the house – especially in areas like where you nurse your baby or rock your baby.
Scripture Gifts
You can give mugs, blankets, stuffed animals and so many more cute ideas that have Scripture engraved or printed on them.
As a new mom, I loved mugs with Scripture because let’s be real – coffee is a big part of functioning through the day on just a few hours of sleep!
I love the idea of blankets or animals with Scripture that my baby can keep close and that I can reflect on every time I see them.
Phone Backgrounds
We pick up our phones so many times throughout the day, especially if you’re spending hours nursing a little baby! So using Scripture as your background or lock screen is a great way to focus your mind on the Lord and remind yourself to pray Scripture over your new baby!
Power of God’s Word for Our Children
Don’t underestimate the power of God’s Word in the lives of our children. As we pray Bible verses over our new babies and teach them the Scriptures, God is present and active and at work.
Here are some bible verses that show the power of God’s word in the lives of our children and in our lives as parents:
Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
God’s word is a powerful offensive weapon against Satan’s schemes.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
God’s Word lights our path and will light the path of our children as they grow.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
God’s Word is our guide as parents and we can teach our children to use it as their guide as well.
Romans 10:17
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Our children need to hear God’s Word in order to believe in Christ.
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What if you could: pray in the power of the Lord and actually change things in your family and home? Join me, Mama, in FERVENT and BOLD prayer as we BATTLE for our family.
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