There are few things more challenging in a person’s life than having a miscarriage or losing a child. Many people don’t understand the hardship and anguish experienced by the affected ones. The questions, doubts, and sadness parents have to go through after such a traumatic experience.
And one of the most common reactions is asking God why that’s happening to them. All of that is a normal part of the process. Every person is different, and the healing journey is very personal.
For those who seek solace through prayer and their belief in a higher power, prayer is a powerful tool to get through the painful time of grief and honor that beautiful angel in heaven.
If you or a loved one is going through the grieving process after a miscarriage, relying on prayer for miscarriage or scripture to get comfort and acceptance can be a helpful way of finding peace.
Miscarriage prayer
My Lord, the baby is dead!
Why, my Lord— dare I ask why? It will not hear the whisper of the wind or see the beauty of its parents’ face— it will not see the beauty of Your creation or the flame of a sunrise. Why, my Lord?
“Why, My child— do you ask ‘why’? Well, I will tell you why.
You see, the child lives. Instead of the wind, he hears the sound of angels singing before My throne. Instead of the beauty that passes, he sees everlasting beauty— he sees My face. He was created and lived a short time, so the image of his parents imprinted on his face may stand before Me as their personal intercessor.
He knows secrets of heaven unknown to men on earth. He laughs with a special joy that only the innocent possess. My ways are not the ways of man. I create for My Kingdom, and each creature fills a place in that Kingdom that another could not fill. He was created for My joy and his parents’ merits. He has never seen pain or sin. He has never felt hunger or pain. I breathed a soul into a seed, made it grow, and called it forth.”
I am humbled before you, my Lord, for questioning Your wisdom, goodness, and love. I speak as a fool— forgive me. I acknowledge Your sovereign rights over life and death. I thank You for the life that began for so short a time to enjoy so long an Eternity.
— Mother M. Angelica
Comforting scriptures
There are some Bible verses that may give some comfort to grieving mothers in their time of need.
- As you do not know the path of the wind or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Ecclesiastes 11:5
- God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46 1:3
- Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” Matthew 19:14
- “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”- Revelation 21:4
- “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”- 1 Peter 5:7
- “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”- Psalm 56:8
- “You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. With your help, I can advance against a troop; with my God, I can scale a wall. As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”- Psalm 18:28-30
Other miscarriage prayers
Prayer for the parents
Heavenly Father, Thank you for the parents of this precious baby. Heal their broken hearts and strengthen their faith through this storm. Help them find comfort not only in Your word but in the words of friends or family who’ve experienced the same pain. Draw them closer to You through this tragedy and reveal Yourself to them in their time of need. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Prayer for the baby
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for this precious baby. Though our hopes for this child’s life were not realized, we know You’re in control of everything. Your thoughts are not our thoughts, and Your ways are not our ways. It’s hard for us to understand, but we know our sweet baby is with You in Heaven, and one day we will be able to meet her face to face. We look forward to the time we can hold her in our arms and give her the love we’ve longed so deeply to give. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Trust Prayer
Dear Lord, I am overwhelmed with sadness because I have lost the baby growing in my womb. I was so excited about bringing her into the world. Now I will not be able to enjoy and share those beautiful moments with this child. Even though I don’t understand, I trust in your word, which says that all things work together for good. So I know that all things are working out together for good. In Jesus’ name, I believe and pray, Amen.
Acceptance Prayer
Oh Lord, I have just had a miscarriage, and it is tough for me to accept what has happened. I was very excited about bringing my first child into the world. I wanted to do so many exciting things for and with my child. Lift me safely in your arms and help me to accept what has happened. Lord, I remain confident in you, knowing that I will see your goodness in the land of the living. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Strength Prayer
Dear God, you are my ever-present help in times of need. I come before you today in my time of need, at this difficult time to ask you for divine strength. Be my refuge and strong tower as I heal from the miscarriage that I have just experienced. It is so hard to accept that I will not be seeing my baby anytime soon. Please remind me that my baby is in your presence when I feel down. Please help me to hold on to that until I come home and see them. In Jesus’ name, I believe and pray, Amen.
Compassion Prayer
Dear Lord, I may not know the pain of losing a child through a miscarriage, but I know God that it is difficult for those going through that right now. Some of them are very angry; they blame you for taking away their unborn children. Others have drifted away from their faith because they do not trust you anymore. Please be compassionate, and help them deal with this challenging time the right way. Put the right people in their lives to help them see that you are not against them but for them. In Jesus’ name, I believe and pray, Amen.
Rescue Me Prayer
Father God, I’m worn out from crying and asking you to bring back my miscarried baby. My eyes fail to look for you, my Father. Set me up, Lord, for the waters of fear and discouragement have come up to my neck. Rescue me, and do not let me sink. Answer me out of the goodness of your love. In your great mercy, show me how to deal with this pain that I carry in my heart. In Jesus’ name, I believe and pray, Amen.
Light up My Darkness Prayer
Lord, sorrow covers my face. Floods of pain engulf me every time I remember the miscarriage. Pangs of jealousy fill my heart when I see other mothers playing with their babies. Hasten, O Lord, come to my rescue and save me. Light up my darkness and keep my lamp burning. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Calm My Soul Prayer
God, my Comforter, reach out your healing touch to my broken heart. May your angels carry my baby into your presence. I thank you that you are right here by my side. Help me to bear this sadness and pain. I trust you to provide what I need right now, for you are faithful in all times, both good and bad. My heavenly Father, please calm my soul. May I find joy at the end of this painful road. I have no one like you, my friend and my God, who is always understanding, always there. Amen.
Valley of Tears Prayer
Steadfast Lord, we are in a dark place, where none of our friends can understand our pain. Thank you for walking with us through this valley of tears. As we mourn our child who was miscarried, we are growing to know your love, your heart. Thank you for understanding our sorrow and carrying it for us. Even when our world has come crashing in on us, the wind and waves still know your name. We know you are still on the throne. And we know you love us and weep with us. Amen.
Final thoughts
Losing a precious child is a tough time for everyone. Confide in the Lord to regain the peace and hope lost in those dark times.
Use the power of prayer to lift you back up into new life but don’t be ashamed to seek additional resources if needed.
Therapy is not shameful and doesn’t mean you don’t have faith because you need more or external help. Grief and pain should not be taken lightly, especially after a miscarriage.
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