Why has God given you this child at this particular time? God’s plans for your child were known before conception and God wants to meet with them whilst they are in the womb. The nurturing of their future calling begins in the womb.
Helen and Olly show us from the Bible that God is interested in the life of each person before they are born. With many real-life experiences and practical ideas, they empower us to prepare ourselves, our babies and our whole family for a life together with God. Discover the tools you need to fight fear, build faith and trust God through your pregnancy and beyond.
Table of Contents:
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgements
Endorsements
Some Words
Introduction
Part 1: Ministering to Your Unborn Child
Chapter 1: The Unborn Child
Chapter 2: Children in God’s Hands
Chapter 3: Nurturing our Babies’ Spiritual Lives
Chapter 4: The Importance of Prayer
Chapter 5: The Power of Words
Chapter 6: Not What I Expected
Chapter 7: Combatting Fear
Chapter 8: Vigorous Women
Chapter 9: You Have Your Own Story
Part 2: Preparing as a Family
Chapter 10: Families are God’s Idea
Chapter 11: Building Your Marriage in Pregnancy
Chapter 12: From Man to Dad
Chapter 13: Preparing Siblings for the New Baby
Part 3: Preparing for Baby’s Birth
Chapter 14: Three in the Birthing Room
Chapter 15: The Perfect Labor?
Chapter 16: When Baby Arrives
Chapter 17: Conclusion: Ministering to the Womb
Part 4: Prayers and Declarations
Birth Declaration
Baby Dedication
Prayers Against Fear
Part 5: Appendices
A. Word on Infertility
B. Setting Up a Womb Ministry
C. It’s OK to Laugh
D. Recommended Reading
E. Things to Do
Author’s Note on Healing
Authors’ Contact Information
Endorsements:
What an encouraging read! This book was really significant in grounding me spiritually and emotionally during my pregnancy and as I thought ahead to labor. Helen and Olly’s years of experience shine through and the book is honest, realistic and practical as well as faith filled and uplifting. For me, it was a beautiful, God-inspired antidote to the barrage of birth horror stories and conflicting advice that others were offering. I will be sharing it with all my pregnant friends.
Anna Hawken, Children’s Pastor, St. Paul’s Church in St. Albans
This book is as cool water to a parched land. A much, much needed call to Christian men and women to place God at the center of pregnancy, birth and parenting. This is a fantastic resource with very practical, enjoyable and doable suggestions for thorough spiritual preparation for labor, birth and parenting which can often be overlooked. Helen’s inclusive approach makes this book suitable for all types of pregnancy and plans for birth. Her warmth, passion and personal experience as mom of five shine through.
Liz Sheridan, Belly Tots Leader and NCT Antenatal Teacher
About the Author:
Helen and Olly Goldenberg lead Children Can, a ministry that equips and inspires churches and leaders to see that their children can do all things through Christ. Over many decades of ministry, they have helped children and young people to reach their full potential within the kingdom of God. They have five children of their own and live in London.
