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10 of the Sweetest Bible Verses for Adoption – And Biblical Gift Ideas

Whether you are paper pregnant or your best friend is adopting a little one, prayer is one of the sweetest gifts you can give this child and their new family. It’s so important to thank God for this beautiful blessing! These Bible Verses for Adoption are perfect to incorporate into gifts, cards, or even prayer on their Gotcha Day!


Perfect Scripture for Adoptions

Whether you are looking for a Bible Verse to write in a card, a gift to give on their Gotcha Day, or are wanting to pray specifically over your child’s adoption, these verses will bless them!

Note: These Bible Verses are from the WEB version. Of course, use the version you are most familiar with! You can check those out over at Bible Gateway.

Gender Neutral Bible Verses

Maybe you haven’t found out the gender of this child or you’ve just begun the adoption process, either way these verses will be perfect to thank the Lord during this time!

1. 2 Corinthians 6:18 – “I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,”

This one is perfect because it’s a promise God made to us in Corinthians. He’s declaring that we are His sons and Daughters. Adoption is exactly this same thing – the new parents are declaring that this child is now officially theirs. What a beautiful way to show His love for us!

2. Proverbs 13:12 – “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.”

Another beautiful Bible Verse to celebrate the answered prayer of adoption. So many parents hope and long for a child for so long, this Bible Verse is perfect for adoption.

3. Romans 8:23 – “Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.”

This one is a more direct Bible Verse about adoption and the way it can redeem our bodies. This particular verse may be especially meaningful to parents who are not able to carry biological children of their own who choose adoption.

4. Matthew 18:5 – “Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me,”

This Bible Verse about adoption is a wonderful reminder to parents that by choosing adoption in the name of the Father receives Him. Such a sweet reminder for new parents!

5. Galatians 3:26 – “For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus.”

Something we often hear discussed about adoption is the feeling of loss of identity as a child grows up and considers who his or her parents are, where they came from and where they feel they fit in the world. This is a perfect reminder that no matter who raised you and who birthed you, we are children of God.

6. Ephesians 1:3-5 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love, having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,”

We are all spiritually adopted as children of God, which this verse tells us is according to the good pleasure of His desire. This serves as a wonderful depiction of adoption and how beautiful it is to the Lord!


Bible verses for Boys

This sweet little boy will soon be FINALLY joining his forever family! These people will shower him with love and help him grow into a strong man. Pray over his life and the guidance of his new parents with these verse!

1. 1 Samuel 1: 27-28: 27 – “I prayed for this child, and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him. Therefore I have also given him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is given to Yahweh.” He worshiped Yahweh there.”

This verse is perfect because in many adoption circumstances, the adoptive parents have prayed and begged God for a child. The child is the answer to their prayers and God’s blessing to them.

2. Proverbs 1:8 – “My son, listen to your father’s instruction, And don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:”

A simple verse for parents to cling to in trying years of parenting, this is a wonderful verse to bless adoptive parents with!


 Bible Verses for Girls

How exciting, that this beautiful girl will be joining her new family forever. What a blessing she will be to everyone. Uses these verses to pray over her as she grows in her faith and love in Jesus!

1. Psalm 46:5 – “God is within her. She shall not be moved. God will help her at dawn.”

This Bible Verse is a beautiful prayer for parents of little girls. God is within her and He will take care of the rest. Parenting isn’t easy and we can’t always help the little ones in our lives, so this reminder that God will help our daughters is wonderful.

2. Proverbs 31:30-21 – “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!”

While this verse is not directly about adoption, it does apply to raising daughters – specifically daughters who love the Lord!


Christian Adoption Gifts

Now that you have a list of bible verses about adoption or for this child’s gotcha day, how can you use them? Well, there are several ways! Here are just a few examples of gifts that would be perfect for adoption.

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Wall Art

I am a child of God Printable Etsy

What better way to remind a new family about God’s word than with wall art? Something to hang in the child’s room for the new parents to pray over their new addition is the perfect way to say congratulations!

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Clothing

Why not give a cute onesie or outfit with a snippet of a scripture for adoption? Kids always needs clothes (especially clothes that are sized UP from the child’s current size…something they can use/wear later!), so why not something with a Bible Verse on it?

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Blankets

Ecclesiastes 3:11 Newborn Adoption Baby Swaddle

A blanket is something every child needs, no matter their age. Having a blanket customized with a verse of your choosing is a very meaningful gift!

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In Conclusion

There are so many ways to support adoptive parents, but surrounding them with love and God’s word is one of the most important! Which of these verses is most meaningful to you? Is there a verse you don’t see on this list you think should be? Looking forward to seeing your favorite verses for adoption!

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