Baby Showers

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.

For thou didst form my inward parts: Thou didst cover me in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit; — read the full passage →

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward.

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward. — read the full passage →

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

Thus saith Jehovah that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, who will help thee: Fear not, O Jacob my servant; and thou, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him: — read the full passage →

And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are these with thee? And he said, The children whom God hath graciously given thy servant.

And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. — read the full passage →

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, these may forget, yet will not I forget thee.

Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb: I am Jehovah, that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth (who is with me?);

And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. — read the full passage →

See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

Thy hands have framed me and fashioned me Together round about; yet thou dost destroy me. — read the full passage →

And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh; every one that heareth will laugh with me. — read the full passage →

He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to bea joyful mother of children. Praise ye Jehovah.

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

But when it was the good pleasure of God, who separated me, even from my mother’s womb, and called me through his grace,

Let all that ye do be done in love.

And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

For thou didst form my inward parts: Thou didst cover me in my mother’s womb.

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, wherefore do I live? And she went to inquire of Jehovah. — read the full passage →

And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

As thou knowest not what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child; even so thou knowest not the work of God who doeth all.

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established strength, Because of thine adversaries, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. — read the full passage →

There shall none cast her young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

And the man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man with the help of Jehovah.

And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in its season; there shall be showers of blessing.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it turneth about continually in its course, and the wind returneth again to its circuits. — read the full passage →

Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation; — read the full passage →

well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye peoples, from far: Jehovah hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name:

The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Hast thou not poured me out as milk, And curdled me like cheese? — read the full passage →

And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb. — read the full passage →

And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren: and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. — read the full passage →

And he said, I will certainly return unto thee when the season cometh round; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard in the tent door, which was behind him. — read the full passage →

And he said, I will certainly return unto thee when the season cometh round; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard in the tent door, which was behind him. — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:

A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but when she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world.

And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

I will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Wonderful are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

For thou didst form my inward parts: Thou didst cover me in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

Be not deceived, my beloved brethren. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

One generation goeth, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth for ever.

And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of meal, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of Jehovah in Shiloh: and the child was young. — read the full passage →

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. — read the full passage →

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins: — read the full passage →

But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God. — read the full passage →

For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and streams upon the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: — read the full passage →

Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:

Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name. — read the full passage →

Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Let love of the brethren continue.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; — read the full passage →

For ye, brethren, were called for freedom; only use not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants one to another. — read the full passage →

And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness: — read the full passage →

For who maketh thee to differ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? but if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?

Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.

Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

And if ye do good to them that do good to you, what thank have ye? for even sinners do the same. — read the full passage →

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. — read the full passage →

Now Elisabeth’s time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. — read the full passage →

And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house. — read the full passage →

And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her house. — read the full passage →

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit; — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit;