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Prayer of Thanks for a Healthy Baby

For new parents overflowing with gratitude.

“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him.”

1 Samuel 1:27 (KJV)

Lord, our baby is here and healthy. Thank You! We prayed for this child, and You answered.

Thank You for a safe delivery, for the doctors and nurses, and for this tiny, perfect life.

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him. Thank You for answering our prayer.

Help us raise this child in Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Short prayer to remember

For this child we prayed, and You answered. Thank You, Lord. Amen.

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Questions about this prayer

Can grandparents pray this?

Yes. Change the words to fit your family.

Can I use 1 Samuel 1:27 in a birth announcement?

Yes. Many families use it.

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