Baby Showers

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

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

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

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

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

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

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

Thus saith the Lord that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and 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 the Lord 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 those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. — read the full passage →

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished 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, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

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 →

Take heed 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 which is in heaven.

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

Thine hands have made 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, so that all that hear will laugh with me. — read the full passage →

He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

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

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

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

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,

Let all your things be done with charity.

And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. — read the full passage →

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

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. — read the full passage →

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

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained 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 spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

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

There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord.

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

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.

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

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

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: — read the full passage →

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

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

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord 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 intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. — read the full passage →

And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him. — read the full passage →

And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him. — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, 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 bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

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

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

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

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, 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 not 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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

Do not err, my beloved brethren. — read the full passage →

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

One generation passeth away, 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 flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the Lord in Shiloh: and the child was young. — read the full passage →

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

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. — read the full passage →

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

For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods 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 of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. — read the full passage →

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Let brotherly love continue.

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

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. — read the full passage →

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) — read the full passage →

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

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

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

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even 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 Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

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

Now Elisabeth’s full time came 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 to her own house. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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