Prayer During Labor

Lord, Lord, great in counsel and mighty in work! Behold here I am, sighing only for Thy help. Thou alone canst save me. I acknowledge, to Thy glory, that the birth of a human being is a miracle which is utterly beyond the power of man, and which Thou alone canst work. Therefore I humbly pray Thee, O almighty God, to manifest Thine omnipotence. Thou knowest what pains I suffer; for Thou Thyself hast laid them upon me. Whether I sit or stand, whether I walk or lie down, Thou knowest it, O Lord; for Thou art ever with me. Thou seest my tears; and my sighing is not hid from Thee. I call to mind now Thine almighty power; Thou art able to do abundantly above all that we ask or think. No danger is so great that Thou art not able to deliver from it. Behold, Thy mighty hands have prepared my child, have given it flesh and blood, and have for a long time already sustained its being and life. Therefore in Thy mercy bring it to the light of this world. Lord, Lord, who hast helped so many thousands in all parts of the world; Thou wilt also, in Thy lovingkindness, help me. I trust in Thy grace and truth. Let them keep me in all my ways. If matters begin to look threatening, speak Thy consolation to my soul, and say, “I will be with Thee in trouble; I will deliver Thee: I will not leave Thee nor forsake Thee.” Let me faithfully do my part, that I may retain a good conscience; but do Thou strengthen my weakness. Then shall my sorrow be turned into joy. Amen.