We have compiled these short but powerful birthday prayers and birthday blessings to bless, protect, and guide the person celebrating his or her birthday. Visit us at bibilium.com, a Wholesome Christian Blog that caters to the spiritual needs of every member of the family.
10 Beautiful Happy Birthday Prayers and Birthday Blessings from the Heart
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2. "Happy Birthday to You" Prayer
Another year of life upon this earth:
I hope that you have used it full and well.
And yet another starting now, today:
Perhaps you should rededicate your life,
And give it to the Lord, who gave you
yours.
For all that went before has passed
behind;
Your future lies before you like a road.
And so I pray the Lord will be with you,
And dwell with you, and keep you as His
own,
And walk with you, beside you, down the
road.
And now I pray that He will make today
The finest birthday that you ever had.
Source: Rev. Bill McGinnis - Public Domain
3. A Birthday Prayer of Blessings
The Lord enlighten you through
the teachings of Jesus Christ and
strengthen you as you walk in
His light.
The Lord give you joy as he
shows you His Fatherly mercies
new every morning.
The Lord give you wisdom in
happiness, comfort in suffering,
and one day, the peace of
eternal life.
Source: Schleswig-Hosteinsche Kirchen-Agende, 1797,
Segenswünsche, p. 146#5, translated for A Collection of Prayers.
4. Birthday Prayer for a Brother or
Sister
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.
Source: Author Unknown
5. Birthday Prayer for
Friends and Family
Have mercy, O Lord, on all those
tied with us in the bonds of
friendship and family, and grant
that they, with us, may be so
perfectly conformed to Your holy
will, that being cleansed from all
sin, we may be found worthy, by
the inspiration of Your love, to be
partakers together of the
blessedness of Your heavenly
kingdom; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Source: Old Gallican Sacramentary
6. An Irish Prayer
May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
Source: Author Unknown
7. Blessings of Wisdom, Patience,
and Hope
May the Lord show you
the greatness of his goodness,
that you overflow with thanks
every day.
May the Lord bless you abundantly
with rest for the heart,
power for virtue,
wisdom for life,
and patience in suffering.
May the Lord bless you
with joyful hope,
and one day
with the inexpressible joys
of eternal life.
Source: Schleswig-Hosteinsche Kirchen-Agende, 1797,
Segenswünsche, p. 146#1, translated for A Collection of Prayers.
8. Birthday Blessing for Children
May all the blessing of our Lord touch
your life today
May God hold you in the hollow of his
hand
May God grant you many years to live
May He send His little angels to
protect you on your way
Such a wee little fit, sent from above
Someone so precious to cherish and
love.
May God surround you, little child
And bless this day.
Source: Author Unknown
9. May The Road Rise Up To Meet You
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you:
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
Source: Traditional Irish Blessing
10. An Old Irish Blessing
May The Blessing of God Be On You
May love and laughter
Light your days
And warm your heart and home;
May good and faithful friends be
yours
Wherever you may roam;
May peace and plenty bless your
world
With joy that long endures;
May all life's passing seasons
Bring the best to you and yours!
Source: Author Unknown
11. A Traditional Irish Blessing
May there always be work for your
hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin
or two.
May the sun always shine on your
window pane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow
each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be
near you.
May God fill your heart with
gladness to cheer you.
Source: Author Unknown
12. Thank You!
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