A child is considered to be a reflection of God’s love. A baby dedication is a symbolic ceremony that is performed as a rite for the family to instill a Christian faith onto them. Many church family members go about encouraging the salvation of the child. For your next baby dedication, here are some great bible verses to remember.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5
“And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.” – Mark 10:16
“And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” – 2 Timothy 3:15
“And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” – Luke 2:40
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.” – Psalm 127:3-5
“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.” – Matthew 18:10
“But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” – Mark 10:14
“Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” – James 1:17
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” – John 3:16-17
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” – 3 John 1:4
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart…” – Jeremiah 1:5
“I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.” – 1 Samuel 1:27–28
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” – Psalm 32:8
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14
“Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things.” – Ecclesiastes 11:5
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame…” – Proverbs 10:1-32
“Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.” – Mark 10:16
“This is what the LORD says—your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by myself…” – Isaiah 44:24
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” -Proverbs 22:6
“You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.” – Psalm 8:2
“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.” – Psalm 139:13
The Bible is full of many messages. One important value that is communicated is the message of love. Love for one’s family, enemies, and the love that God has for you. Here is a great collection of love verses to remember.
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Master's Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.