Birth is sacred. It is raw, powerful, and transformative. But when faith is woven into the experience, something even deeper happens—God’s glory fills the space.
A Glory Birth is more than just bringing a baby into the world; it is a birth bathed in prayer, worship, and surrender. It is when the presence of God is so tangible that fear fades, peace takes over, and the atmosphere shifts. Sometimes, this looks like spontaneous songs of praise filling the room. Other times, it’s a quiet surrender, where the mother’s trust in God carries her through the waves of labor. Regardless of how it unfolds, a Glory Birth is one where the Holy Spirit moves, guiding, strengthening, and comforting.
I have been blessed to witness several of these births—moments so infused with God’s presence that they are impossible to forget. One, in particular, will always stay with me.
Worship in the Waiting
This mother deeply desired a VBA2C (Vaginal Birth After Two Cesareans), and throughout our prenatal visits, we prepared for that possibility. However, at 33 weeks, her blood pressure spiked, and labor began early. This wasn’t the timing she had envisioned, but she embraced the process with faith and determination.
As she labored, her husband put on a worship playlist from YouTube—one we have never been able to find again. But in that moment, it was exactly what was needed. I pressed into her back, offering counterpressure, while her husband sat beside her, holding her hand, both of us lifting prayers and praise over her. And then, the Spirit fell upon the room.
A peace beyond understanding settled over us. The tension of preterm labor and the uncertainty of what lay ahead faded into the background as worship carried this mother through each wave of labor.
But after hours of perseverance, labor stalled, and the baby began to show signs of distress. The medical team, compassionate and supportive, presented all possible options. The mother, though exhausted, took time to process and pray. With a heart fully surrendered, she chose to meet her baby through a cesarean birth.
Before heading to the operating room, we joined hands and prayed together. It was a sacred pause—an act of trust, releasing fear and embracing what God had prepared for this moment.
The surgery was complex, and their sweet baby needed immediate NICU care. It wasn’t the birth they had envisioned. But it was a Glory Birth—one where God’s presence was undeniable. A birth where worship became a refuge, and faith carried this family through uncertainty into the arms of His peace.
I will never forget this birth, not because of the challenges but because God was there.
Embracing Your Own Glory Birth
Every birth is different, but inviting God into the process transforms the experience. Whether labor unfolds precisely as planned or takes an unexpected turn, a Glory Birth is never about control—it’s about surrender. It’s about trusting that God is present, guiding, and working all things for good.
For expectant mothers who long for a faith-filled birth, here are a few ways to create a sacred space:
Worship – Play worship music, sing, or meditate on God’s goodness.
Prayer – Cover your birth in prayer beforehand and invite others to intercede for you.
Surrender – Trust in God’s perfect plan, even when birth unfolds differently than expected.
Community – Surround yourself with a birth team that supports your faith and honors your desires.
Birth is a holy experience. You can invite God's presence into the moment at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital.
Because where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
(2 Corinthians 3:17)
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