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    Bible Verses About Family for Struggling with Infertility

    When you're struggling with infertility, the Bible's wisdom about family becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about family with the specific comfort and guidance you need for struggling with infertility. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.

    19 Scriptures About Family for Struggling with Infertility

    "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

    "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

    "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."

    "And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."

    "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."

    "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

    "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."

    "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."

    "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."

    "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."

    "He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD."

    "And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age."

    "For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him."

    "Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child."

    "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

    "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore. And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid."

    "And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb."

    "But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John."

    "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."

    A Prayer for Family When Struggling with Infertility

    Heavenly Father, You know the longing of my heart and the tears I have cried in secret. Hold me in this waiting. Where there is pain in my marriage, bring healing. Where there is envy, bring grace. Where there is doubt, bring trust. I bring my desire for a child openly to You and ask You to do whatever brings the most glory to Your name and the most good to my soul — biological children, adopted children, or a calling that fills my arms in ways I have not yet imagined. Comfort me in the meantime. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does the Bible say about family when struggling with infertility?

    The Bible offers many verses about family that are especially meaningful when struggling with infertility. Key scriptures include Psalm 127:3, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:1-3, which remind us of God's faithfulness.

    What is the best Bible verse about family for someone struggling with infertility?

    Psalm 127:3 is a powerful verse: "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking family during this season.

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