Helpful Verses for During Labor

I’m 38 weeks along in this pregnancy so labor is on my mind a little more often these days. Like with Caleb and Sofia‘s births, the plan is to go all natural. (Don’t ask me why – that decision is sounding worse and worse the closer I get haha!)

But “natural” or not, birth is never a walk in the park. Whether you’re opting to go with an epidural or with no pain meds, having some Bible verses for during labor (either just in your mind or written out) can be such a blessing.

When I was in labor with Caleb Psalm 61:2 randomly popped into my mind:

From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

I had a specific mental picture of that verse in my head and it really helped me as I meditated on it. I now think of that particular verse as my “labor verse”.

This time around though I’ve decided to make a whole list of favorite verses for during labor. I’m not sure if I’ll feel like reading through them or if I’ll just want a couple of them in my head to think on . . . I’ll let you know. 😉

Here are the verses on my list:

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Deuteronomy 33:27a

The eternal God is your refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms.

Joshua 1:9

 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Psalm 18

I love this whole passage!! It’s so powerful to read about how God mightily answers the psalmist when he calls to him for help. Such an encouraging passage! It’s kind of hard for me to pick out just one verse because there are so many good ones. So anyway, here’s verse 29 (but you should really go and read the whole passage!)

For by You I can run against a troop,
By my God I can leap over a wall.

Psalm 23:4

Again, I love this entire passage, but verse four seems like one of the best verses for during labor:

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 30:5b

Weeping may endure for a night,
But joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 61:2

From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 121:1-3

I will lift up my eyes to the hills –
From whence comes my help?

My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.

He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.

Isaiah 41:10,13

Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’

Isaiah 43:1b-2

Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.

II Corinthians 12:9

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

Phillipians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

So, what about you? Did you have a list of verses for during labor? Any of the same ones that I have on my list? Share what helped you in the comments below!

PS – A friend of mine e-mailed me a PDF of verses on cards to print out for during labor. If that’s something you’d be interested in send me an email ([email protected]) and I can forward it on to you!