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Celebrate your child with these special birthday prayers for sons!
Whether you send them a birthday message over text, write a meaningful prayer in a card, or simply reflect on the joy of your son’s presence in your own life, these birthday messages are a loving way to connect with your child on their birthday.
A birthday is a unique opportunity to share a message of love for your son—whether he still lives at home or is grown and on his own.
Birthday prayers allow you to demonstrate your love and gratitude for him, as well as your hopes and dreams for his future.
Birthdays are a time for celebrating life and all that is special about the person being honored. On this day, sons are allowed to be spoiled rotten by their parents.
So make sure to give your son the best birthday ever with lots of love, laughter, and maybe even a few presents thrown in for good measure.
Birthday Prayers and Messages for Son
Here are some birthday prayers you can use to bless your son on his special day:
“Dear God, we thank You for the gift of our son. On this special day, we pray that You would bless him with all the joys and happiness that life has to offer.
We pray that You would guide him in all his endeavors, and help him to grow into the man You created him to be. Amen.”
“Happy birthday, son! We are so grateful for you and everything you bring into our lives. May your special day be filled with all the joys that you hope for. We love you so much!”
May the Lord bless you on your birthday, son. We pray that this year would be full of all the good things you desire.
May you be surrounded by those who love you and support you in all your endeavors. Amen.
Birthday Prayer for Son
My dear son, on this special day I pray that you will know the joy you bring to our lives and to those around you, and that you will continue to grow in strength and confidence in the man you have become.
I thank God for the gift of you, and I pray that this year will be full of all the good things you hope for. May you be surrounded by those who love and support you in all your endeavors.
I pray that you will know the joy of true friendships, the happiness of good health, the satisfaction of meaningful work and the blessing of God’s loving presence in your life today and always.
Over the years I have loved getting to watch you grow and change, and I am so proud of the young man you have become.
I pray that this birthday will be a happy one for you, and that the year ahead will bring all that you hope for.
Happy birthday, with all my love.
“May your birthday be filled with all the joy, happiness, and wonder that you hope for. And may all of your dreams and aspirations come true. I love you always, my precious son.”
Birthday Prayers to Pray Over Son
“Dear Lord, we come to You today thanking You for our son. We are so grateful for the blessing he is in our lives!
As we watch him grow up, we pray that You would guide and direct his steps. Give him wisdom beyond his years, and help him to always honor and respect those around him.
We pray that his birthday would be a joyous and happy one, surrounded by loved ones. We pray for Your continued blessings in his life – that he would know You more deeply each day, and that he would grow to be a man who loves and serves You with all his heart.”
“Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing us with the special gift that is our son. We celebrate his life and all that he means to us on this special day.
We pray that You would bless him abundantly on his birthday and throughout the coming year.
Give him a deep love for You, Lord, and a desire to please You in all he does. Help him to grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with You and with others.
Surround him with godly friends, and may he have the courage to stand firm for what is right.
We pray that his life would be a testimony of Your faithfulness, Lord. May he always remember the Lord God’s goodness and mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen”
“Good Lord, on my son’s birthday I thank you for giving me the best thing I have ever had, and pray that he would have a blessed birthday and a long life.
As he is a new year older today, I thank you for the memories of past year and pray this special prayer for my beloved son.
I ask that you grant him a happy life with true friends, true happiness, and an appreciation for God’s goodness in all things.”
“May Christ Jesus the Lord God Almighty shower his unconditional love and impart his divine wisdom and gifts of the holy spirit on you all the days of your life.”
Birthday Prayer For My Son
“My son, on your birthday I pray that you will grow in wisdom and knowledge, find success in the passions that bring you joy.
That your dreams and goals will become a reality, and most importantly, I pray that you will come to know Jesus more each day as your personal Lord and Savior.
I thank God for you today, my son! I am so grateful for the blessing you are in my life and I pray that your birthday is a happy and joy-filled one!”
Happy birthday, my son!
I pray that this year will be full of all the good things you hope for. May you be surrounded by those who love and support you in all your endeavors. May God bless you and keep you on this special day. Happy birthday!”
“Happy Birthday Son! On this special day of your birthday I give God praise for giving me such a good child who has grown into a great man, one who shows kindness to all, is a true problem solver, and my greatest source of joy.
You make me strive to be a better person every day and to life a healthy life to be here to see all of the great prosperity and see you accomplish all of the desires of your heart.”
Birthday Wishes for Son
Here are some birthday wishes for your son that will let him know just how much you love him and how proud you are of the young man he is becoming:
“On your birthday, I want you to know how much joy you’ve brought into my life. You are an amazing son, and I am so proud of the man you’ve become.
I am grateful for all the special moments we’ve shared together, and I am looking forward to all the happy memories we will make in the years to come.
May your birthday be a day filled with all the things that make you happy. I love you, my wonderful son, and I hope that this year brings you everything your heart desires. Happy birthday!”
“On this special day, I wish you all the happiness and success in the world. You’re my son, and I love you with all my heart.
May your birthday be filled with joy, and may all of your wishes come true. I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, and I can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll do in the years to come.
Happy birthday, son! I love you more than you could ever possibly know.”
“At this special time, I want to let you know how much you mean to me. You are the best son I could have asked for!
You always make me laugh and put a smile on my face. On your birthday, I wish you all the happiness in the world! love you always, Mom”
“Happy birthday, son! It feels like only yesterday you were born – and now you’re already a grown man. It’s hard to believe how fast the years have flown by.
I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, and I know that you’ll only continue to grow and accomplish great things in the years ahead. I hope that this year brings you all the happiness your heart can hold.
I love you, son – always remember that. And now, let’s get this birthday celebration started!”
“Happy Birthday Son! On this special day of your birthday I give God praise for giving me such a good child who has grown into a great man, one who shows kindness to all, is a true problem solver, and my greatest source of joy.
You make me strive to be a better person every day and to life a healthy life to be here to see all of the great prosperity and see you accomplish all of the desires of your heart.”
Birthday Messages for Son Who Lives Far Away
“Happy birthday, son! It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago when you were born, but time sure does fly! You’ve grown so much in the past year and it’s been amazing to watch you grow and learn.
I’m so proud of the young man you are becoming and I can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll do in the years to come. I hope your birthday is as special as you are, and that you have a day that’s filled with all the things you love most.
I love you more than you could ever possibly know, and I’m grateful for every moment we spend together. Have a birthday that’s as wonderful as you are, my son. I’ll see you soon!”
We hope that these birthday prayers for sons bring you comfort and joy on this special day. No matter how old your son is, he will always be your baby boy.
These prayers reflect the hope and love that you have for him as he continues to grow and make his mark on the world.
Blessings to you and your son on this special day!
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God’s Blessings On You
May God’s blessing be over you on this special day! Let it just be a glimpse of the kindness that He desires to show you every day in between. May His light shine on you on dark days, and His peace reign over you at all times.
A Birthday Blessing
Happy birthday to you! Today I ask that God wrap you up in His love and care. May you feel as special as you are, and look forward to many more birthdays. I pray that your faith will grow along with you and that your life will continue to be a beautiful testimony to the grace of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
A Prayer Of Thanks
I thank God that He created you! On this day, we get to celebrate your life, and to shower you with love. I hope that God will align your desires with His will. I pray that He will give you eyes to see all the little blessings spread all across your life.
May you see His hand in all you do, and may His Kingdom be a home to you. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.
Birthday Prayers For Your Friends
Friends are a special gift from above! They are the family that we get to choose, and who chooses us in return. If you’re looking to shower your dearest friends with a birthday prayer, here are a few that you can use.
Gratitude For Friendship
Father, I am in awe of your kindness toward me. Thank You for bringing [friend’s name] into my life. When you brought our worlds together; You brought light and love into my world. I just want to thank You for his/her life on this joyous day.
It has been such a pleasure to do life with him/her, and I pray that we will face many more adventures together. May You show them Your love and kindness, just as You have shown me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Surround Them With Love & Laughter
Lord, You were so intentional when You created my friend, [friend’s name]. His/her life has been a blessing to so many people, but especially mine. Today, on their birthday, I pray that You would completely surround them with love and laughter. I pray that they will continue to grow in grace even as they age.
May every added year be a testament to Your goodness in their lives, and may they be a bright light to those around them. In Your name, I pray, amen.
To Experience Hope & Peace
Happy birthday, dear friend. Someone like you is hard to come by. You are a once-in-a-lifetime kind of friend, and I am lucky enough to have found you. Today my greatest hope is that you will feel loved, and be spoiled. I hope that you will experience the hope and peace that God offers to all those who seek Him with all their hearts.
But more than that, I hope that it will flow through you into the lives of all those you come across. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Birthday Prayers For Your Wife
When God made Adam, He said that it was not good that man should be alone. He knew that there was someone who would suit him best. That is when He made Eve. Just as God created Eve for Adam, He has made your wife for you.
What a blessing to walk this life with your ally and helper by your side. And what a better way to bless her than to pray for her!
For Her To Flourish
Happy Birthday, my dearest wife. Every day spent with you is my new favorite day. But today is my most favorite because today is when you came into this world. I thank God for creating you, and allowing me to be your husband. He has made you fearfully and wonderfully.
There are no words to describe how grateful I am for you, so instead, here is my prayer for you. I pray that your faith will grow to encourage many. That your beauty would radiate from the inside out, and that the works of your hands would flourish for others to see and be blessed by you, just as you have blessed me.
For Her To Grow In Her Identity In Christ
To my wife, my other whole, my helping hand and the one who steadies me. I pray that you will be filled with the peace of God on this special day. May you grow in your identity in Christ, and stand firm in who He made you to be.
I pray that You will walk in the purposes that God has for you, and that your life will be impactful to many, just as it has been to mine. In Jesus’ name, I pray for you, amen.
Birthday Prayers For Your Husband
Jesus showed us a beautiful picture of the relationship between a husband and a wife. It is meant for something much greater than itself; it is meant to reflect the relationship between Christ and His bride.
Your husband has a beautiful yet difficult role to fulfill as the head of your home. You can share your encouragement, love and appreciation with him through these prayers on his birthday.
I Thank God For You
Happy birthday to you, my sweet husband. It is on days like today that I remember to count my blessings because today is the day that you were born. I thank God every day for bringing you into my life. It has been my joy to do life alongside you, and I pray that I get to do that for many more years.
May The Lord Bless & Keep You
[husband’s name], may today be as special as you are to me. If words could describe what you mean to me, I would exhaust every dictionary. So, I’ll extend a prayer over you instead. May the Lord bless you. May He keep you. May He shine His light upon you and be gracious to You. May you know His love and plans for you, and walk in it today, and every day that follows.
Birthday Prayers For Your Daughter
Daughters are a precious gift from God. We can learn so much from them, and we have such a great responsibility to set a loving example for them. One of the ways we can do that is through praying for them, especially on their birthdays!
For Her To Feel Immensely Loved
Daughter, you are worth more than rubies or the sparkliest of diamonds. I cannot be more grateful to be your parent. On your birthday, I am reminded of the wonderful gift God has given me. Just as you have lit up my world, I pray that God will shine His light through you.
Just as you have given meaning to my life, I pray that He will instill His purposes in you. Just as you have taught me love, I pray that You will feel immensely loved and live in the love of our Savior. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.
For Wisdom
To my dearest daughter, I dedicate this Proverb to you. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown. (Proverbs 4:6-9 NIV)
For Her Confidence
Heavenly Father, thank You for blessing my life with my daughter’s. On this day, You changed my life for the better, because You brought her into the world. Just as she has impacted my life, I pray that You will use her to impact the world.
I pray that she would walk confidently in who You have created her to be, and stand for what is right and true. May she be in bold pursuit of You, all the days of her life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Birthday Prayers For Your Son
If you’re blessed to be a boy mom or dad, you know what a feast it is to get to celebrate their lives. One day our sons will become men, and where they get their start makes all the difference. I can’t think of a better way to bless them than by praying for them on their birthday and every day after.
That He Would Imitate God
Lord, thank you for my dear son. It has been such a pleasure to be a part of his life, and to see him grow through the years. My prayer is that You would not only be the founding of his life, but that You would be his anchor, shield, rock, and hiding place. I pray that he will imitate you, and be a light to a world that is in need of hope. In Jesus’ name, amen.
For God To Fill Him With Joy & Peace
Happy birthday, [son’s name]. I pray that the God of hope fills you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
For Good Health & Straight Paths
My son, I am sending you my love and warmest wishes on your birthday! I hope that you will be blessed with good health, and that God will make your path straight. I pray that you will continue to be the greatest blessing to those around you. And that others will follow in your footsteps.