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New Mothers Prayer for March 20th

A short, Scripture-shaped new mothers prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.

The prayer

A prayer to pray now

Father, Song of Solomon 2 says simply, "My beloved." Two words. The bride has nothing else to say, and nothing else needs to be said.

Tonight I have one word in my mouth too. It is not a request. It is a name. Jesus. My beloved.

I have loved You in busier ways before. Programs. Volunteering. Long evenings with friends and Scripture. Those are not where I am right now.

Right now, I love You from a rocking chair in the dark, with milk down the front of my shirt and a baby finally heavy with sleep. The love looks quieter and is just as real.

You are my beloved. Receive that as the whole prayer tonight.

Amen.

How to pray it

  1. Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
  2. Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
  3. Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.

Verses to pray

Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.

  1. My beloved is mine, and I am his.
    Song of Solomon 2:16
  2. Psalm 73:25

Questions about this prayer

When should I pray new mothers prayer for march 20th?

Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.

Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?

This prayer is anchored in Song of Solomon 2:16, Psalm 73:25. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.

Can I save or share this prayer?

Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.