October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Chances are you or someone you know have faced this type of loss. People are sharing more openly in recent times, and it turns out it’s a much more common struggle for women, couples, and families than most of us realized. It’s such a deeply personal thing, and although it can be hard to ask questions or have the conversation, you can always tell a friend that you’re praying with them through their situation. We’ve included a prayer to help you lift up anyone suffering from infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, child loss, or disrupted adoption. 

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” 

Psalm 34.18

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

Isaiah 43.1-2

Jesus, please draw close to anyone suffering through pregnancy or child loss. Wrap them in your arms and comfort their hearts in this time of pain and stress. As they grieve, help them not to fall into depression or despair, but to trust Your ability and desire to heal. Ease their anxiety and help them to hand it over to You. Strengthen their marriages. Help them not to blame themselves or each other and to become stronger in their relationships. Bless their finances, their homes, and their jobs. 

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Psalm 23.4

Lord, please help the husbands to have support in place, as well as the wives. Remind the people around them that even though sometimes men don’t express their emotions the same way women do, they have sustained a loss and may be hurting, confused, and feeling guilty too. Rally a tribe around them to care for and encourage them. Be close to the other children of the family and protect their hearts and minds from confusion and ideas that they aren’t enough. Be their shelter, O God. 

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”

Psalm 145.18-19

Please give their doctors and medical professionals knowledge to find underlying problems and the wisdom to correct them. Grant health and wholeness to their bodies. If they become pregnant again, please put your protection around the fetus and give them complete health. 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Isaiah 41.10

For those trying to adopt, open the right doors and close the wrong ones and help these precious families to see that You are working for their good. Give them supernatural peace and trust. When they get their child, help the adjustment process to be smooth. 

“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.”

Romans 8.28

Please feel free to use the comment section to add to this prayer or to lift up people you know who are struggling. Thank you for praying ♥️

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