Prayers
Situational prayers women can use right now.
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Short Prayers for the Hard Moments
There are moments in the infertility journey when you need a prayer but don't have the words. These are for those moments. They are short because sometimes that's all you have. They are honest because God doesn't need you to perform. Use them as they are, or let them be the starting point for your own conversation with God. He hears every word. Even the ones you can't say out loud.
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A Prayer Before Your Doctor's Appointment
Dear Lord, I leave this appointment in Your hands. May the doctor's office staff have the empathy to make this appointment as seamless as possible. God, I'm walking into this room carrying more weight than the person at the front desk will ever know. Calm my heart. Steady my hands. Quiet the fear that's already bracing for bad news. No matter what the physicians have to say, go ahead of me and deal with it all. Whatever I hear today, remind me that the doctor's report is not Your final word. Give me the courage to ask the questions I need to ask and the grace to receive what I need to receive. Walk into that room with me. I don't want to do this alone. Amen.
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A Prayer When Your Period Shows Up
God, it happened again. Another month. Another no. I am tired of my period constantly showing up. Your word says to be fruitful and multiply, and my husband and I are trying to do just that. We are ready, Lord. I don't have a brave prayer today. I just have tears and disappointment and the familiar ache of wanting something so deeply and watching it not happen again. Hold me in this moment. Don't let the enemy turn this disappointment into despair. This cycle may have ended, but my story hasn't. Thank You that You are preparing my body and my home for our baby. We will wait on You, Lord. Amen.
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A Prayer When You're Hurting
God, it still has not happened. Why have You forsaken me? Help me, Lord. Help us, Lord. The pain is loud today. Louder than my faith. Louder than the verses I've memorized. Louder than the encouragement people are trying to give me. I hurt in places I can't explain to anyone, and I'm tired of pretending I'm fine. You said You are close to the brokenhearted. Be close to me right now. I'm not asking for answers today. I'm just asking You to sit with me in this. Don't leave me. Amen.
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A Prayer When a Friend Announces a Pregnancy
God, I want to be happy for her. Part of me is. But the other part of me is shattered, and I feel guilty for feeling both things at the same time. I don't want to be jealous. I don't want to be bitter. But I'm human, and this hurts. Lord, I am happy my friends have been able to conceive without any delays. I know everyone's journey is different. Help me celebrate her without punishing myself. Remind me that her blessing is not my rejection. Your love is not a limited resource. There is enough for her and for me. I tap into their blessings and know mine is coming at the appointed time. And when I get home and the smile drops and the tears come, catch them. You know my heart. Amen.
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A Prayer When You're Trying for a Baby
God, we're trying again. And I'm scared. Scared to hope because hope has hurt me before. Scared to plan because plans have fallen apart. Scared to believe because believing feels reckless after everything we've been through. But here we are, still trying. That has to mean something. Bless this effort. Cover it with Your grace. And whatever the outcome, hold us steady. We're not just trying for a baby. We're trying to trust You. Meet us in that. Dear Lord, may Your will be done. Amen.