At 3 a.m., God is awake too. He never sleeps.

A Bible affirmation for postpartum, rooted in Psalm 121:3-4.

He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Psalm 121:3-4 · BSB

Reflection

Your Protector will neither slumber nor sleep. New mothers spend a lot of nights awake. You're not keeping watch alone. The God of Israel is up with you, and He never gets tired.

A prayer

Lord, thank You for being awake with me tonight. Watch over me and my baby.

More verses for postpartum

God leads nursing mothers with care, and that includes me. Isaiah 40:11 Being exhausted doesn't make me a bad mother. Matthew 11:28 Even in broken-up days, God can give me a quiet moment. Psalm 23:2 Grace is enough for the 3 a.m. feeding too. 2 Corinthians 12:9 God's peace can hold me on the hard days of new motherhood. Philippians 4:7 Today gets new mercy, no matter how last night went. Lamentations 3:22-23 Through the night watches, I can think of God. Psalm 63:6-7 God takes my hand and says: don't be afraid, I'll help you. Isaiah 41:13 God bends down to hear me, even when I can only whisper. Psalm 116:1-2 Jesus doesn't add to my load. His burden is light. Matthew 11:30 God carries my burdens, one day at a time. Psalm 68:19

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