Being pregnant, I've picked up a few books again: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskins, and Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize. These two books are seriously the two MUST READS for any pregnant woman (in my opinion), even if they are the ONLY two books you read during your pregnancy! I am being so encouraged and filled by re-reading these books, and I've decided to pass on some of what I'm learning, particularly from the Supernatural Childbirth book.
This book is wonderful, and full of beautiful testimonies of women with breakthrough in getting pregnant, having pain-free childbirths, and more. And the authors lay out a great foundation on biblical references of what God says about pain, childbirth, fear, and faith. I am dedicating my next 17 weeks to ingrain myself with Truth and build my faith as I eagerly anticipate my labor and the coming of my second child.
The following is a lengthy explanation and list of what I am praying, agreeing with God, and declaring over myself (my body, my baby, my soul/mind and spirit) daily. Hope you can benefit from this as much as I am!
<3 love, Bethany
Spiritual Declarations and Scripture verses
for Pregnancy and Childbirth
*There were two
curses: 1) the curse in the Garden; 2) the curse of the Law
The curse in the
Garden separated God from man. And
God immediately set into motion a plan of Redemption (with JESUS) to fix that
relationship! The most beautiful
Love Story…
Galatians
3:13,14,29 (The Voice)
Jesus,
the Anointed One – the Liberating King – has
redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us…This is
what God had in mind all along: the blessing He gave Abraham might extend to ALL
nations through Jesus; and we are the
beneficiaries of this promise of the Spirit that comes only through faith!
(v29): Since you belong to Jesus and are now subject to
His power, you are the descendent of Abraham and the heir of God’s glory according to the promise!
*It’s important to
understand that the curse in the Garden does not mean women will have “pain” in
childbirth. The correct
translation is “sorrow.” Which is the same word used in Adam’s
curse: “in sorrow you shall eat (food
of the ground) all the days of your life.”
Isaiah
53:4,5 (ESV; The Voice)
Jesus
has borne our griefs and carried our SORROWS…He
was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities. Upon Him was the chastisement that
brought us peace (He endured the
breaking that made us whole), and
with His stripes we are healed!!
1
Peter 2:24 (ESV)
He
Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and
live to righteousness. By His
wounds you have been healed.
Philippians
4:13 (ESV)
I
can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me!
Luke
1:37
Nothing is impossible with God!
John
10:10
Jesus
says: I came to give you life more
abundantly (that you may have life, and have it more abundantly)
Philippians
1:6 (ESV)
He
who began a good work in you will bring
it to completion!
Hebrews
10:23 (ESV)
Hold
fast the confession of your hope (faith) without wavering, for He who promised is faithful!
Psalm 1:3
v.2
ESV: (Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His
law he meditates day and night…)
You
are like a tree, planted by flowing
cool streams of water that never runs dry. Your fruit ripens in
its time; your leaves never fade or curl in the summer sun. No matter what you do, you prosper! (The Voice)
Acts
10:38 (ESV)
Jesus
was anointed by the Holy Spirit with power,
and He went about doing good and healing
ALL who were oppressed by the devil, for
God was with Him.
Romans
8:37 (ESV)
We are more than conquerors through Him who
loved us!
(v.32:
He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not
also with Him graciously give us ALL
things?)
Philippians
4:19 (The Voice)
Know
this: my God will also fill every need
you have according to His glorious riches in Jesus the Anointed, the Liberating
King!
Luke
6:38 (The Voice)
Jesus
said: Don’t hold back – give freely, and you’ll
have plenty poured back into your
lap – a good measure, pressed
down, shaken together, brimming over. You’ll receive in the same measure you give.
1
John 5:14,15 (ESV)
And
this is the confidence that we have toward Him (Jesus): That if we ask anything according to His will, He will hear us. And if we know that He hears us in
whatever we ask, we know that we have
the requests that we have asked of Him!
*(This is how I say it over myself: I have the confidence that if I ask anything according to Your will, You will hear me. And since I know You hear me, I know that I know that I know that I have the requests that I've asked of You! Thank You Jesus!)
*(This is how I say it over myself: I have the confidence that if I ask anything according to Your will, You will hear me. And since I know You hear me, I know that I know that I know that I have the requests that I've asked of You! Thank You Jesus!)
Romans
12:2 (ESV)
(v.1:
offer your body as a living
sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, your spiritual worship)
Do
not be conformed to this world – (or
think the way others think negatively or fearfully about childbirth) – but
be transformed by the renewal of your
MIND that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good
and acceptable and perfect.
*Fear and faith do
not operate together. Fear is the
opposite of Faith (in God). Fear =
faith in the inferior reality. You
are called to and able to live in God’s reality – the superior reality! Fear is the devil’s motivation, and it
can be one of the greatest causes of pain during childbirth when it’s allowed to operate. You only fear the unknown or past bad
experiences. Focus on what is true, on God’s Word and His promises for
you. Do not let fear rob you of
LOVE and JOY and PEACE, and all the fruits of the Spirit, which abides in you
(and you in Him!)
Trust
in the Lord and do not fear. You
have the mind of Christ and peace of God!
Your mind, body and spirit are relaxed
and at peace…
Philippians
4:8,9 (ESV)
Whatever
is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable, if there is
any excellence, if there is anything
worthy of praise, think
about these things. What
you have learned and received and heard and seen in me – practice these things,
and the God of peace will be with you!
1
John 4:18 (ESV)
There
is NO FEAR in LOVE. Perfect Love casts out fear!
Psalm
34:4
The
Lord delivers you from all your fears!
2
Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
For
God gave you a spirit not of fear,
but of POWER, LOVE, and SELF CONTROL
(SOUND MIND)
1 Timothy 2:15 (ESV)
You
will be safe and sound in childbirth
as you continue in faith, love and holiness, with self control!
Romans
10:17 (ESV) where to get faith?
Faith
comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ!
John
14:27 (ESV)
Jesus
said: PEACE I leave with you; my peace I
give to you. Not as the world
gives do I give to you. Let not
your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Philippians
4:7 (ESV)
And
the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your HEARTS and your MINDS in
Christ Jesus!
Jeremiah
29:11
For
I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace (wholeness), not of evil, to give
you a future and a hope!
Isaiah
41:10 (ESV)
Fear
not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed for I am your God; I will
strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right
hand!
Isaiah
26:3,4 (The Voice)
You
(God) will keep the peace – a perfect peace – for all who trust in You, for those who
dedicate their hearts and minds to You.
So trust in the Eternal One forever, for He is like a great ROCK!
Isaiah
54:17 (ESV)
No weapon formed against you shall succeed,
and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.
Psalm
112:6-8 (ESV)
The
righteous will never be moved; he
will be remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. His heart is steady, he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
Psalm
27:1 (ESV)
The
Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of
whom shall I be afraid?
(The
Eternal is my light amidst the darkness
and my rescue in times of trouble. So
whom shall I fear? He surrounds me with a fortress of
protection, so nothing should cause me harm!) (The Voice)
1
Peter 5:7 (The Voice)
Since
God cares for you, let Him carry ALL
your burdens and worries.
(Cast ALL your anxieties on Him, because
He cares for you!) (ESV)
Psalm
28:7
The
Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults and with my song I give thanks to Him!
Thou
O Lord are a SHIELD ABOUT ME!
Psalm
91 (The Voice)
God covers you with His
feathers. Protects you under His
great wings, His faithfulness will form a shield around you, a rock solid wall
to protect you…
The
Eternal is your Refuge. The Most High is your only home. NO evil will come to
you!
Amen!
Amen!
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