Posted on May 10, 2015 by briana@brianagwhitaker.com

Eight weeks ago I found out the best and the scariest news of my life–that I was going to be a mom. It was the best news because my husband and I had been trying to conceive for 3 years and God had finally honored our prayers and given us the physical manifestation of His promise. It was the scariest news because I knew my life was about to change forever. No more “only child” excuses or getting up when I feel like it on off days. I will have someone else totally depending on me to provide them with everything. But change is good. Here I am now on the cusp of my second trimester and feeling extremely thankful that God has favored me to carry this child and humbled because I realize I cannot raise this child without His help. Yes, I have the support of my wonderful husband, mother, best friend, family members and covenant partners from my church, but ultimately my help comes from the Lord.

So this is my prayer today. Gracious Father, thank you for favoring me and blessing my womb to carry this child of promise. I am not deceived to think that I can enter into motherhood without your aid, counsel, or anointing…nor do I want to. So Lord, help me to be the godly mother that you have called me to be. One who is full of wisdom, unconditional love, and the boldness to stand on the Word when teaching my children that Your way is right. Help me to be a positive example always: to put the Word in the midst of my children, discipline them in love as you do me, to teach them to tithe, to praise You, to serve You wholeheartedly, and to live a life that is pleasing in Your sight.  Help me, Father, to put You first daily before my husband, my children, and myself so that I can minister to their needs out of a full spirit. Clothe me, oh God, in strength and honor so that my children will rise one day and call me blessed because of the good seeds that I have sown into their lives. And I will forever give you the glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus’ name. Amen.