Joshua 1:9 & Birth: Finding Strength and Faith in Your Pregnancy Journey
Pregnancy is full of beautiful moments—hearing your baby’s heartbeat, feeling those first little kicks, and imagining what life will be like when they arrive. But it also comes with uncertainty, challenges, and moments that push you beyond your comfort zone.
Maybe you’re wondering:
❔ Will I be strong enough for labor?
❔ What if things don’t go as planned?
❔ How do I trust my body and God’s timing?
These feelings are so normal, but God reminds us not to give in to fear.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
This verse isn’t just for hard seasons in life—it’s for pregnancy, birth, and motherhood too. Just like your body was wonderfully made to carry and birth your baby (as Psalm 139 reminds us), your spirit was also created to be strong, courageous, and faith-filled through it all.
But strength isn’t just something you “have” or don’t have—it’s something you build. Let’s talk about how to grow in faith and strength now, so when labor gets tough, you’re already prepared.
Building Strength in Pregnancy So You're Ready for Labor
Physical endurance, mental resilience, and spiritual trust don’t magically appear on birth day—they start now.
Just like an athlete trains for a race, you can prepare for birth by strengthening your body, mind, and faith during pregnancy.
Here’s how:
🌿 Strengthen Your Body – Birth requires stamina, breath control, and relaxation. Practices like prenatal yoga, walking, and deep breathing can help you build endurance so you feel strong and capable in labor.
🌿 Strengthen Your Mind – Fear and doubt creep in when we focus on what could go wrong instead of what we know is true. Surround yourself with positive birth stories, encouraging support, and education that helps you feel informed and confident.
🌿 Strengthen Your Faith – Joshua 1:9 reminds us that God is always with us—but sometimes we have to lean into Him intentionally. Practicing prayer, Scripture meditation, and surrendering control helps build trust so that when birth feels overwhelming, you already have an anchor.
By training your body, mind, and faith now, you’ll walk into labor already knowing you’re strong enough—because you’ve prepared for this moment.
💡 Want to start strengthening your body & breath for birth? Sign up for my FREE 5-day mini birth prep!
Courage in Birth: Releasing Fear & Leaning Into Faith
Even with all the preparation, labor will challenge you. It will stretch you in ways you didn’t know were possible—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Joshua 1:9 reminds us that strength and courage aren’t feelings—they’re choices.
When labor feels overwhelming, you can shift our focus to what you know is true:
✔ God is with me in every contraction, every breath, every moment.
✔ I don’t have to have all the answers—just faith in the One who does.
✔ God made me for this.
**Lean on support – Let your birth team remind you how strong you are when you forget.
Labor isn’t just about endurance—it’s about surrender, trust, and knowing you don’t have to carry this alone.
💡 Need encouragement for birth fears? Read: 5 Common Fears New Moms Face & Faith-Based Ways to Overcome Them
Walking Into Birth with Strength & Confidence
Joshua 1:9 is a reminder that strength isn’t about never feeling fear—it’s about choosing faith anyway.
✨ Your body is strong and capable.
✨ God is with you in every contraction.
✨ You were chosen to carry this baby and meet this moment.
If you’re ready to prepare for birth in a way that strengthens your body, mind, and faith, my faith-based childbirth education course, Created For Birth, will guide you through every step.
