Scripture memory is a vital spiritual discipline that is just as crucial in pregnancy and labor as it is in any part of life. I shared last week about memorizing a Psalm and a hymn, and today I want you to go one step further and commit other Scripture to memory.
Why memorize Scipture?
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV
Scripture equips us to do every good work that God has for us to do. And can I tell you, Sister, giving birth to an image bearer of God is a mighty good work!
It does not matter one bit what kind of birth you have, completely unassisted, c-section, medicated or other wise, giving birth to a child is very good work.
And this is why we need God’s Word in our hearts.
How do we do this?
I am the first to admit that it can be very difficult to memorize while you’re pregnant. The hormones running through your body to develop the baby and maintain the pregnancy do a number on your brain. Hopefully you have been in God’s Word previously and it will come back as you review, but if not you can still get Scripture into your heart and mind to reflect on throughout your pregnancy, delivery and beyond.
Read the Scripture
Be in the Scripture every day! Whether one verse or a whole chapter, read it. Then read it again. Familiarize yourself with the Words of God continuously and then repeat it. Our brains are faulty. They forget. I have read my Bible cover to cover more than once, and frequently I say, “I don’t remember reading that before!”
As you read, let the Word show you who God is, who you are, who your child is. Let these Words remind you consistently and hold on to Who God is so you can be who you are and do the good work He has for you!
Meditate on and Pray the Scripture
After you have read, think on the Scripture. As you see who God is, think about this! Then tell God who He is. Prayer is powerful and as we pray the Words of God to Him, telling Him who He is, it ingrains in our hearts who He is and the Words God uses to describe Himself.
Write it Down
As you read, often God will point out exactly what you need to read. He shows you the Scripture you need to remember. Take these verses and write them down. Put them on index cards, print them on card stock or computer paper, use erasable markers on your mirrors, anything! Put them where they are in front of your eyes regularly. Review these verses whenever you see them.
The repeat this process. Aim to memorize as much as you can. The more of God’s Word we have in our hearts and mind the better!
Some of my favorites for pregnancy and labor specifically: Psalm 127, Psalm 128 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
What are your favorite verses? Share below and encourage others!