When complications in pregnancy arise, it's important to stay in perfect peace, remembering that God fulfills His promises. May the Holy Spirit comfort you in these verses.
Prayers
Mark 11:24
KJV “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
NIV “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Psalm 25:17
KJV “The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.”
NIV “Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.”
Psalm 34:17
KJV “The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
NIV “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
Genesis 25:22
KJV “And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the Lord.”
NIV “The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.”
Psalm 25:16-17
KJV “Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.”
NIV “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.”
Psalm 119:76
KJV “Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.”
NIV “May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.”
Psalm 61:2
KJV “From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
NIV “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalm 66:19
KJV “...Verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.”
NIV “...God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.”
Psalm 18:6
KJV “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
NIV “In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:12
KJV “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
NIV “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
2 Corinthians 10:3-4
KJV “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds).”
NIV “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
2 Timothy 1:7
KJV “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
NIV “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Isaiah 26:3
KJV “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
NIV “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Philippians 4:7
KJV “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
NIV “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Leaning on His Strength
Psalm 50:15
KJV “And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
NIV “And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
Matthew 11:28
KJV “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Psalm 55:22
KJV “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
NIV “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
KJV “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
NIV “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
1 Peter 5:7
KJV “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
NIV “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalm 29:11
KJV “The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.”
NIV “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
Psalm 46:1
KJV “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
NIV “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 147:3
KJV “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
NIV “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Isaiah 40:29
KJV “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
NIV “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Support
Isaiah 41:10
KJV “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
NIV “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 139:10
KJV “Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.”
NIV “Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”
Psalm 34:18
KJV “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
NIV “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Matthew 18:19-20
KJV “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
NIV “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
KJV “...and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation...”
NIV “...the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles...”
Psalm 34:7
KJV “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
NIV “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
Isaiah 41:13
KJV “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
NIV “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
Psalm 91:11
KJV “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
NIV “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
KJV “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
NIV “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
God's Promises
Isaiah 14:24
KJV “The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.”
NIV “The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.”
Jeremiah 29:11-12
KJV “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.”
NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”
John 14:27
KJV “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
NIV “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Isaiah 66:9
KJV “Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the Lord: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.”
NIV “Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?” says the Lord. “Do I close up the womb when I bring to delivery?” says your God.”
Romans 8:28
KJV “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
NIV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Exodus 23:26
KJV “There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.”
NIV “And none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span.”
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Standing on His Promises
Psalm 56:3-4
KJV “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust…”
NIV “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust…”
Romans 4:20
KJV “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.”
NIV “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God.”
Luke 1:37
KJV “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
NIV “For no word from God will ever fail.”
Romans 8:28
KJV “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
NIV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Numbers 23:19
KJV “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”
NIV “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?”
Psalm 112:7
KJV “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”
NIV “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Everyday Affirmations to Restore Hope
Matthew 19:26
KJV “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
NIV “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Psalm 66:19
KJV “...Verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.”
NIV “...God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.”
Genesis 18
KJV “Is anything too hard for the Lord?... ”
NIV “Is anything too hard for the Lord?...”
1 Samuel 1:27
KJV “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him.”
NIV “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.”
Proverbs 31:25
KJV “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
NIV “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Luke 1:45
KJV “And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
NIV “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Philippians 4:8
KJV “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
NIV “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Psalm 103:2-3
KJV “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”
NIV “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
Hebrews 10:23
KJV “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).”
NIV “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
Psalm 139:13-14
KJV “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
NIV “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Romans 15:13
KJV “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
NIV “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
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