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Birthday blessings
A birthday blessing is a prayerful wish for someone's year ahead. Write one in a card, say it at the table or share it as an image. Copy any blessing below or use it as a starting point.
Short birthday blessings
- Happy birthday! May the Lord bless you and keep you this year and always.
- Praying this year brings you closer to Jesus and full of His joy.
- May God's grace meet you every morning of this new year of life.
- Thanking God for you today. Happy birthday!
- May your year be rooted in His love and overflowing with His peace.
For a friend
- Happy birthday to a friend who points me to Jesus. Praying God surprises you with His goodness this year.
- I thank God for our friendship. May this year be full of laughter, answered prayers and grace upon grace.
For mom or dad
- Happy birthday, Mom. Your faith has shaped mine. May the Lord fill your year with rest and joy.
- Happy birthday, Dad. Thank you for showing me what faithfulness looks like. Praying God's blessing over every day ahead.
For a pastor or leader
- Happy birthday, Pastor! Thank you for faithfully sharing God's word. Praying for strength, rest and joy in your new year.
- We thank God for you. May He renew your strength and bless your family this year.
For a child
- Happy birthday! God made you wonderfully, and we're so glad He gave you to us.
- May you grow in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and people, this year.
Bible verses for a birthday card
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
“Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”
“It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
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