9 Beautiful Prayers For Self-Love And Healing For Moms
As a mom, if you are happy and content, then you will be better able to care for your family. But you are so busy putting your needs last because you have so much to do for everyone else. So take charge of your emotional needs through these beautiful and powerful prayers.
Moms are always busy with everything that they need to do. From cooking dinner to ensuring the house is clean, there is never a shortage of items on the to-do list.
When I became a mom in April 2020, the shock of all these responsibilities brought me to my knees. Suddenly, I was in charge of this little human being and responsible for feeding, clothing, and caring for him on top of everything else.
Immediately I put any thoughts of my own needs on the back shelf.
I lost myself in caring for my baby and, in the process, became desperately unhappy. I had low self-esteem and negative thoughts and couldn’t enjoy my baby. My relationship with my husband started to go downhill, and I trusted other people’s opinions before my own.
It was only once I reconnected with my faith that I slowly started to rediscover myself.
Being A Mom Is Tough
Mama, I know how hectic it is to be a mom, and I know you’re putting yourself last and suffering for it.
You’re likely struggling from:
- Low self-esteem and self-confidence
- Negative thoughts
- Crippling self-doubt
- Exhaustion
- And you feel like a broken version of the person you once were.
But trust me when I say that God’s unconditional love for you can and will heal you.
Prayers Are The Answer
Prayers are the best way to get in touch with God and surrender to complete peace.
Prayer works through the power of repetition — it constantly renews your faith and trust in God and God’s plan, and it helps you overcome your limiting beliefs.
I’ve been praying daily since falling pregnant, which has been a constant reassurance for me.
One of my best decisions ever was to surrender completely to God — my life has changed for the better. He is with me every step of the way, and I can see His presence in all aspects of my life.
How To Pray
The way you pray is a very personal matter.
Long story short — do what works for you. Here is a list of some of the ways you can pray:
- Whenever you remember — I do this often. Throughout daily life, when a scary thought occurs to me or I’m grateful for something, I say a little prayer to our loving heavenly father.
- Pray before you go to bed at night — I’m not a big fan of this, as I always fall asleep while trying to pray before bed! I instead pray when I’m awake and focused.
- You can try to pray at a specific time of day — whichever time works for you. But this may be difficult for a mom with a newborn to do.
- You can also pray in pictures or images — you don’t necessarily have to try and find the right words. Often I simply picture these giant, golden, glowing Hands enveloping my family unit, protecting us from all harm.
- Also, try to be more active in your prayer — say THANKS to God rather than only asking for help. For example, “Thanks for the strength to deal with this, God”. Rather than, “Please help me deal with this.” Doing this helps to reframe your mind and starts you off on a positive foot.
But most importantly: Put your faith and trust in the word of God, the will of God, and in God himself.
Short Prayers
Here are short prayers for you, mama. Read them, use them, and make them your own.
Prayer 1
Holy Spirit, I pray in the name of God.
Take my spirit and make it yours.
Help me to live in God’s love.
Help me to love myself as You love me.
Heal me. Take these broken parts of my soul and make it one.
Thank You for Your love.
Thank You for bringing me complete peace.
Thank You for showing me Your loving way.
Amen.
Prayer 2
Dear God, Creator of the universe,
Your good works leave me in awe.
I can only imagine the unconditional love You have for me,
to have sacrificed Your only Son.
Create for me a new beginning.
Show me that first step towards self-love.
Beginning today, I shall love myself as I love others in my life.
Beginning today, I shall know I am worthy of love — from myself and others.
Your unfailing love shows me the way, Lord.
Your perfect love shows me that I am worthy.
Banish all my negative thoughts.
Banish my low self-esteem.
Bestow Your generous love on my soul and heal me from within.
Thank You for being with me, now and forever.
Amen.
Prayer 3
Christ Jesus,
for some reason, I have a fear of love.
I feel unworthy.
I feel ashamed.
I feel broken.
Show me your unique way of healing.
You defeated death — Who better to help me mend?
Your loving way is a beacon for my soul.
Awaken in me a new power to love myself.
Let me view myself through the perspective of your love.
Child of God, keep me in good health — emotionally, spiritually and physically.
Lord Jesus Christ, show me the way God intends for me to walk.
Your great love comforts me and protects me.
Thank You for better health and for teaching me self-love.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Prayer 4
Dear Lord,
You created me.
You knew me in my mother’s womb.
You love me.
Show me how to accept that love with my entire being.
Show me the power of my self-love.
Show me how to heal in body and mind.
Let me be my own best friend.
Let me have unconditional love for myself and others.
Let me have a happy life.
Now is the right time.
Now is the best time.
Now is the only time.
Help me take care of my body.
Help me take care of my emotional health.
Help me start each day with a big smile.
I am forever Yours, to do with as You please. Amen.
Prayer 5
Father God, wrap me in your loving embrace.
Start the healing process in my own body.
Let me live with a pure heart devoid of emotional pain.
This short prayer I offer to You, o King of kings.
I put my faith and trust in You, always.
Amen.
Prayer 6
Dear Heavenly Father.
Thank you for being here for me.
Thank you for the power of prayer.
Thank you for healing my body.
Thank you for healing my spirit.
Thank you for showing me I’m worthy of loving myself.
Thank you for showing me the way to love myself.
The path to self-love and healing may be long.
The path may be difficult.
The path may be treacherous.
But I know You are with me every step of the way.
I know You are the one who makes it possible for me to walk the path at all.
And I know that salvation is waiting for me.
That’s the entire dream of my life.
King of kings, enfold me in Your embrace.
Amen.
Prayer 7
Dear God, be with me.
Holy Spirit, protect me.
Jesus Christ, save me.
Without You, I am nothing.
Without You, my heart is empty.
Without You, my soul drifts.
Fill me with Your love.
Fill me with Your spirit.
Fill me with Your grace.
Show me Your loving way.
Let it fill me with love and healing.
Let it banish my unhappiness.
Fill my entire being with Your true love.
Fill my entire being with Your holy spirit.
Fill my entire being with Your limitless grace.
Take care of my body.
Take care of my health.
I put it in Your hands, o Holiest of holies.
By the grace of God, I pray this. Amen.
Prayer 8
Son of God, be with me.
Show me the power of self-love.
Spirit of God, support me.
Show me how to be a better person.
Heavenly Father, love me.
Show me how to banish the spirit of fear.
Prayer 9
Holy Spirit, I pray to You.
Protect me. Love me. Heal me.
Dearest Father God, I beg You.
Show me Your protection. Show me Your love. Show me Your healing.
Son of God, I ask of You.
Teach me to accept Your protection. Teach me to receive Your love. Teach me to accept Your healing.
You are all-powerful and all-mighty.
You can heal me and put my broken pieces back together.
Without you, I am nothing.
Please keep Your hand of protection over me.
Amen.
Final Thoughts
I hope these beautiful prayers bring you solace, mama.
You deserve God’s love, AND you are worthy of self-love and healing. We all are.
The more you pray, the more you will come to believe it, and there is more room for God to work His miracles on you.
I’m sending you lots of love, mama.
