There is no better gift than a birthday prayer for your son!
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With each birthday, time flies by even faster. It is so hard to imagine our sons growing up, but before we know it they are adults!
I have two sons of my own, and although I find myself praying for them often, there is something different about birthdays.
Sometimes I think God blessed us with the concept of birthdays so that we could be reminded of the precious gift of life. How else would we stop randomly through the year and have gratitude for another year of life?
After I started writing happy birthday prayers for my sons each year, I decided to start collecting them and saving them. Quite a few of the ones below are personal prayers I’ve prayed over my two boys.
We have categorized the birthday prayers. See the table of contents below to make it as smooth as possible for you to find the best birthday prayer for your son!
Best Birthday Prayer for Son
Looking for the best birthday prayer for your son?
God knows your heart, so the best prayer is an open and honest one.
If you feel scared about your son’s future, there is no better time than now to talk about it! We recommend always ending in prayers of praise though- there is always something to be thankful for!
If you want a “best birthday prayer for son” to read out loud though, try this one:
Dear Lord, we know all good things come from you. We ask for a beautiful birthday blessing on my son’s birthday. May he live a long life of good health. Thank you for giving Him the most special gift- your unfailing love for Him. Amen.
Blessings Birthday Prayer for Son
If your main focus this birthday is to pray for blessings, try this prayer:
Lord, we thank you for the blessings upon blessings you have already provided my son. We rejoice in you no matter what the future brings. We ask you to bless his life that it is favorable to you Lord, Amen.
Short prayers for son’s birthday
Before we categorize birthday prayer messages for sons, let’s start with these short birthday prayers. Any birthday message below can go on a birthday card, social media post, or any other way you want to wish your son a very happy birthday.
- Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for divine guidance to get my son where he is today. Amen!
- Thank you for the great blessing of my lovely son! Thank you for the abundant blessings you have given him, Amen.
- We thank God on this special day of your birth for his unconditional love and divine wisdom. Help him stay in the right direction, Amen.
- A little boy to a young man in the blink of an eye! May each new chapter bring good fortune and God’s blessings.
- Another year today! May you always find true happiness in following the Holy Spirir in everything you do.
- Dear Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for bringing me much joy through my sweet son. May he always go to your unfailing arms. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
- God, all I can ask is for my wonderful son to always feel your divine touch. I hope he can always know that a successful life is one following you.
- Thank you God for being a strong pillar for my son, the strongest of strong. May he always know you as the most important thing in his life, Amen.
- Dear Lord, in the midst of our birthday celebration, May we pause to thank you for the gift of a son. My prayer is that I never take it for granted, Amen.
- May God answer our special prayer for birthday wishes for you!
- Happy Birthday son! Lots of love on this special day of your life.
List of Prayer Birthday Messages for a Son
Below, we have put birthday prayer messages into categories depending on your current life situation. Try some below and see what works best for you!
Prayer for baby boy’s first birthday
Dear God, what a year! Thank you for the most wonderful gift of life. Guide our family as we embark on a new year with new adventures, Amen.
Birthday prayer for son that is a toddler
Dear Lord, help me cherish each moment this coming year. Bless his little beautiful life and help him grow strong and healthy and filled with love for you. Amen.
Birthday Prayer for son who is elementary school age
Dear Lord, we have had rough days and great day, but every day raising my son has been a blessing. I thank you for each day with him; they have all been a gift. Amen.
Birthday prayer for pre-teen son
Dearest son, in the past years my happy birthday prayers have been about our life together and our relationship. But I know you’re about to go into a world where you will become more independent by the day. So on this big day, I pray that your blessed birthday is a beautiful day with your favorite people to have fun with at this moment, even if that’s not your parents. You have such a good heart and I know that you’ll make good choices in life and stay on the right path. Have a wonderful birthday today in Jesus’ name!
Birthday prayer for teenage son
A new year, a new age! In this coming year, we ask God to guide you in all the “new beginnings” of life. Keep doing amazing things! In the name of Christ Jesus, Amen.
Birthday prayer for adult son
Dear God, God’s purpose in your life is becoming more evident each passing day, and it has been the best thing to see. My prayer is that you feel God more each passing day of your life, precious son. May God show the best way forward in unfamiliar paths and reward the right choices you make in life with abundant blessings. Amen.
Prayer for Prodigal Son
Lord, please watch over my beloved son. I know your promises; help me keep them close to my heart as I embark on another year of praying for my prodigal son.
Prayer for Son in Heaven
I thought one day I’d understand why the good Lord took you too soon. I’m in the time of my grief where I, fortunately, don’t have to deal with all the cliches anymore, like “everything happens for a reason” or “God needed another angel.” In my heart you’re another year older today even though age is no longer an issue for you. May I rest in the idea that the most wonderful birthday on earth would never even come close to comparison to the worst day in heaven. You will always be my wonderful son though, so I wish you a wonderful birthday in a place where a “great day” is not a thing because you live in a place where every day is perfect.
Birthday Prayer for Son-In-Law
Thank you for giving my daughter such a happy life. We love you and know that God brought you into our lives to make our family better. We take this day to celebrate you and who you are. Happy Birthday!
Final Thoughts
I pray that if you are reading this, your son has an amazing birthday. It is wonderful that you were looking up a prayer for your son for his birthday, and so we wish you and your whole family blessings upon blessings!
Elrinda
Wednesday 7th of June 2023
Thank you for the time and effort you have all invested in making these prayers available to us. I pray that God will continue to help you find ways in helping and guiding many many more people.