Savannah Guthrie says her Christianity helps her overcome motherly fears

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The Today show host, 43, spoke about her religious faith and how it affects her as a mother with Christian organization Guideposts
Savannah said she worries about her baby constantly, but relies on God to keep her safe
She called getting pregnant at age 41 'the ultimate blessing'

Published: 17:37 EST, 25 September 2015 | Updated: 22:19 EST, 25 September 2015

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Savannah Guthrie expressed just how wonderful - and scary - it is to be a mother in an emotional new interview in which she discusses the importance of her religious faith.

The Today show host, 43, talked to Christian organization Guideposts about her one-year-old daugther , Vale, saying that the 'ultimate blessing' of motherhood has also left her 'emotionally vulnerable' because she is constantly worried about her daughter's safety.

However, Savannah said she finds peace of mind in Christianity and will make it her mission to impart these values to her child. 'Making sure that Vale grows up knowing about God and Jesus and faith is, I think, one of my most important responsibilities', she shared.

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Emotional moment: Savannah Guthrie, 43, speaks about her religious faith and being a mother to her one-year-old daughter Vale in a thoughtful interview with Christian organization Guideposts

Mom's the word: The Today show host says one of her most important missions is instilling religious values in her daughter

Calling her Christian faith 'one of the most important things in my life', the TV anchor shared: 'I was 41 years old when I got pregnant. It was beyond my wildest dreams to get to have a baby.

'I think God knows the desires of our heart', she mused.

Savannah went on to tell the website: 'I think God showered me with enormous grace and love by allowing me to have a baby at my late age and letting me experience this indescribable joy.'

The TV personality said that her religious faith is what keeps her grounded when she worries about all the things that could possibly happen to her daughter.

Lucky parent: Savannah reveals that it was beyond her 'wildest dreams' to get pregnant at age 41

Birthday girl: Savannah's baby made a guest appearance on the Today show on her first birthday last month

Pride and joy: The TV anchor admits she worries about her daughter all the time, but says her faith in God gives her peace of mind

'If anything happened to her I would be truly devastated. It's my faith and trust in God that allows me to just carry on', Savannah revealed.

She went on to explain: 'It's this blessed vulnerability, but it's also a little bit frightening to know that you're so exposed.

'The only antidote to that is to trust that God holds her in his hands and that there's a power greater than me that will ensure she's ok.'

Happy family: Savannah and her husband Michael Feldman are seen playing with their daughter in these sweet Instagram shot

Values: The TV personality says she will raise her daughter to be a good Christian who trusts in God

The news anchor talked about how important religion was to her own mother, and said she will also raise her daughter to trust in God.

Savannah acknowledged the challenges of being a parent, and admitted she couldn't do the job entirely on her own.

'I'm just starting out on this journey, but I know that throughout Vale's life, I'll be turning to God a lot.

She further revealed that she constantly repeated one prayer while she was pregnant with her daughter, wishing only that her child would be 'happy, healthy, and have a heart for God.'