20+ Birthday Blessings, Verses, and Prayers
I’ve put together a list of prayers, verses, blessings, and greetings you can use during different birthdays. Save them and enrich people’s celebrations with these special words.
Remember, you can always change the wording and adapt prayers and blessings to make them more personal. The goal is to do something that brings His light into this special day, and talking or writing from the heart is always a good idea.
Spiritual Happy Birthday Blessings
Birthday blessings are an amazing way to show people that you wish them the best on their birthdays. You can give blessings depending on who the person is to you and what you think they need in their lives. Here are a few examples:
- A Blessing of Gratitude and Purpose
Happy Birthday! May you always walk in the purpose God has set before you. May this new year of life be filled with clarity, direction, and deep gratitude for all that God has done and will continue to do through you.
- A Blessing of Joy and Peace
Wishing you a birthday overflowing with joy and lasting peace. May the Lord’s presence go before you and fill your days with laughter, love, and rest for your soul.
- A Blessing of Strength and Faith
Happy Birthday! May God strengthen you with courage for every challenge, wisdom for every decision, and faith that never wavers. Walk boldly, knowing you are guided and deeply loved by Him.
- A Blessing of Love and Protection
On your birthday, may you feel the warmth of God’s love surrounding you. May He protect your heart, lead your steps, and pour out blessings that remind you just how cherished you are.
- A Blessing of Growth and Grace
Happy Birthday! May this year be one of spiritual growth, new beginnings, and endless grace. May you draw nearer to God each day and be a light to all around you.
Christian Birthday Greetings
If the blessings above were better suited for birthday cards and notes, these greetings are perfect for giving your loved ones some kind words in person:
- "Happy birthday! I hope today’s filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of cake, and may God keep blessing you in the year ahead!"
- "Hey, happy birthday! I’m so thankful for you. You’ve got such a good heart, and I pray this year brings you closer to everything God has planned for you."
- "Happy birthday! Just wanted to say how much I appreciate the light you bring into people’s lives. Keep walking with God—you’re doing amazing."
- "Hope you have the best birthday! You deserve all the joy today. God’s got good things in store for you, and I can’t wait to see what this next year brings!"
- "Happy birthday! Sending prayers for a year full of peace, purpose, and lots of sweet moments. So glad God made you."
Bible Verses for Birthdays Blessing
If you want to give your blessings in the form of Bible verses, here are a few you can use:
- Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Psalm 139:13–14 (NIV): “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
- James 1:17 (NIV): “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights…”
- Proverbs 9:11 (NIV): “For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.”
- Numbers 6:24–26 (NIV): “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
- Philippians 1:6 (NIV): “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 20:4 (NIV): “May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”
- 3 John 1:2 (NIV): “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
- Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV): “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
- Psalm 118:24 (NIV): “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Short Birthday Prayer
“Dear God,
Thank You for the gift of life and for blessing this special person with another year. I pray You continue to guide, protect, and fill their heart with peace and joy. May this new year bring growth, strength, and a deeper walk with You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.”
Birthday Prayer for a Friend
“Dear Heavenly Father,
Today, I thank You for the beautiful gift of my friend’s life. On this special day, I lift them up to You with a heart full of gratitude. Thank You for every year You’ve given them, for the laughter we’ve shared, the tears we’ve walked through, and the countless ways You’ve shown Your love through their life.
Lord, I ask that You bless them in a new and powerful way this year. Pour out Your peace over their heart, Your wisdom into their mind, and Your strength into every part of their journey. As they step into a new chapter, may they feel Your presence even more deeply and trust You more fully in all things.
May their dreams align with Your purpose, and may You open doors that no one can shut. Let their days be filled with joy, their nights with rest, and their spirit with hope. Surround them with people who encourage and uplift them, and remind them daily that they are loved, seen, and chosen by You.
Help them grow in faith, walk in courage, and reflect Your light wherever they go. And when the days are hard, remind them that You are near, that Your love never changes, and Your plans are always good.
Thank You, Lord, for my friend. May this birthday be the beginning of an incredible year full of Your blessings, favor, and grace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.”
Birthday Prayer for Family
This beautiful prayer could be perfect for a mother, father, son, daughter, sibling, or any other family member:
“I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard.
I felt the answer in my heart,
Although He spoke no word.
I didn't ask for wealth or fame,
I knew you wouldn't mind.
I asked Him to send treasures
Of a far more lasting kind.
I asked that He be near you
At the start of each new day
To grant you health and blessings
And friends to share your way.
I asked for happiness for you
In all things, great and small,
But it was for His loving care
I prayed for most of all.
- Author Unknown”
Birthday Prayer for Spouse
“Dear Lord,
Thank You for the incredible gift of my spouse. On their birthday, I pause to celebrate the life You’ve given them and the blessing they are to me. Thank You for the love, strength, and kindness they bring into my life each day.
Today, I ask You to surround them with Your peace and presence. Fill their heart with joy, their mind with clarity, and their spirit with renewed hope. May this new year of life bring deeper purpose, laughter in abundance, and moments that remind them just how deeply they are loved, by You and by me.
Guide their steps in the days ahead. Give them courage for challenges, energy for new beginnings, and rest when they need it most. Help me to continue being a source of support, love, and encouragement to them.
Bless our marriage, Lord. Strengthen our bond and keep You at the center of our love story. Let this year be one where we grow not only as individuals but also as partners, hand in hand, walking in Your grace.
Thank You, God, for writing our lives together. I’m so grateful to celebrate another year of my spouse’s life, and to keep building a future filled with faith, laughter, and love.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.”
Birthday Prayer for Adults
“God of all creation, we offer you grateful praise for the gift of life. Hear the prayers for _____, your servant, who recalls today the day of his/her birth and rejoices in your gifts of life and love, family and friends. Bless him/her with your presence and surround him/her with your love, that he/she may enjoy many happy years, all of them pleasing to you. We ask this through Christ our savior. Amen.
(Printed in the United Methodist Book of Worship)”
Birthday Prayer for Children
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops shares this prayer for your children:
“Jeremiah 1:5
The Lord said to Jeremiah:
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I dedicated you.
May God, in whose presence our ancestors walked,
bless you.
R/. Amen.
May God, who has been your shepherd from birth
until now, keep you.
R/. Amen.
May God, who saves you from all harm, give you peace.
R/. Amen.”
Catholic Birthday Prayer for Myself
Let’s finish with a prayer you can save and say for yourself on your own special day:
“Heavenly Father, on this special day, I thank You for the gift of life and the countless blessings You’ve bestowed upon me. As I celebrate another year, fill my heart with joy and gratitude, and guide me to walk in Your path always. Amen.”
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Conclusion
Praying for people that are important for you on their birthdays is a healing experience for you and a valuable gift for them. Whether you just want to take some time to appreciate them in your prayer routine, or you want to write down some words on a card as a present, this article should help you.
References
Inspirational Birthday Prayers & Blessings, https://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/birthday-prayer.html, accessed on 23.04.2025;
The United Methodist Book of Worship. United Methodist Publishing House. 1992;
Blessing on a Child's Birthday, https://www.usccb.org/prayers/blessing-childs-birthday, accessed on 23.04.2025;
Birthday Prayers and Blessings, https://www.praywithme.com/birthday-prayers.html, accessed on 23.04.2025.
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