15 Bible Verses for New Moms

Being a new mom is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, seasons. The Bible gives many examples of new mothers who loved their children in an almost incomparable way—Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth and Eunice are just a few examples of this. Even though the Bible gives these clear examples, it also displays God’s love as even greater than theirs, saying that it would be more likely for a mother to forget their own nursing child than for God to forget you! These verse offer encouragement for weary new moms to trust in God for strength and comfort.

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What Does the Bible Say to New Moms?

Old Testament

1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition that I made to him.

Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,
the fruit of the womb a reward.

Proverbs 31:28
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

Isaiah 41:13
For I, the LORD your God,
hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you, “Fear not,
I am the one who helps you.”

Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.

Isaiah 40:31
but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 49:15
“Can a woman forget her nursing child,
that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb?
Even these may forget,
yet I will not forget you.

New Testament

Matthew 11:28–30
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Romans 8:38–39
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

James 4:8a
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

1 Peter 5:7
casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.