Writing birthday wishes for your child is never an easy thing. You want to express how much you love them but don't always know the right words.
That leads some parents to search for 'birthday wishes for daughter' or 'heartwarming birthday wishes for son' in the hope of finding something perfect. Heck, some people even opt for funny birthday wishes.
But as a Christian parent, having given your child a biblical name you may well want more religious birthday wishes. Something that gives your child God's blessings on their birthday.
Don't worry, we've got you covered. These will not only wish them a very happy birthday from you, but also remind them that they have God's love, too.
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Why are religious birthday wishes important?
While it is accepted that the important of religion is declining in a lot of people's lives in certain parts of the world, it is still a central pillar of life for so many people. In fact, it's widely accepted that roughly a third of the world's entire population consider themselves to be of Christian faith - that's around 2.4 billion people.
Religion gives those people not only a purpose in their lives, but also guidance by which to live their lives. Religious birthday wishes are a small but regular opportunity to remind them that they live by God's grace, and just how important Jesus Christ is to them.
Christian birthday wishes for daughter
So how do you wish happy birthday to your little girl? Here are 20 of our favourite Christian birthday wishes for your daughter.
1. May God bless you on your birthday, our darling daughter.
2. Happy birthday dear daughter. Our one wish for your birthday this year is that you feel God's love.
3. May God's love fill you with all the happiness on your birthday. Happy birthday!
4. May God’s light always guide your path, my dear daughter. Happy Birthday!
5. Our precious daughter, may God's love give you a blessed birthday. Have a wonderful day!
6. By God's grace, we are blessed to have such a wonderful daughter. Wishing you a very happy birthday.
7. You are the most cherished gift from God, and bring so much joy you bring into our lives. Happy Birthday, sweet daughter!
8. Happy birthday dear, may the Lord bless you on your special day!
9. The love of the Lord Jesus Christ makes this, your birthday, a blessed day. Happy birthday our wonderful daughter!
10. May your heart be filled with songs of praise and gratitude for the gift of life giving to you by God's abundant grace. Happy Birthday!
11. Happy birthday to our dear daughter. God bless you sweet girl!
12. You were beautifully made by God's love. A true masterpiece. May God bless you on your birthday and every day after. Happy birthday!!
13. Our beautiful daughter, we give you these birthday wishes. May God's blessings surround you on this special day!
14. A daughter is the most precious gift God's grace could have given us. And we celebrate you and your birthday today with God's love. Happy birthday dear daughter!
15. You are the shining light in our lives, and we thank God for you every day. Happy Birthday, radiant daughter!
16. With every new year, may your heart be filled with the love of knowing God’s presence. Happy Birthday, dear daughter!
17. As we wish you a happy birthday, may God's love surround you in everything you do. Have a wonderful, blessed birthday!
18. May the desires of your heart are granted by your love for the Lord Jesus Christ. Happy birthday to our precious daughter!
19. May you have a wonderful birthday filled with countless blessings from God!
20. God's love delivers a most joyous birthday to you, the most wonderful person. Happy birthday our darling daughter!
Christian birthday wishes for son
21. "You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." - 2 Timothy 2:1
22. Happy birthday son. May God's presence continue to guide you through life!
23. God shines brightly upon you today and always. Have an amazing birthday!
24. God gave us the most wonderful gift when he gave us you, our dear son. Happy birthday!
25. God's blessings to you are strong and righteous on this your special day. Happy birthday son!
26. May God fill your heart and lead you through life. Wishing your a wonderful birthday filled with love!
27. Every day I pray God shower you with his grace and love. Receive these birthday prayers to give you a blessed day!
28. You are the good and perfect gift given to us by God's blessings. But today it is you that receives a birthday gift and a card too. Have a fantastic day, happy birthday!
29. We send these birthday wishes to you, our boy. May God grant you all the desires of your heart as we celebrate this memorable birthday!
30. Happy birthday to an amazing son, who is only matched by the amazing love given to us by God!
31. May the Lord equip you with His armour, protecting you from every spiritual battle, and granting you victory in Christ. Happy birthday, son!
32. May God's righteous reward shine upon you today on this, your special birthday. Happy birthday to the most wonderful son any parents could ask for!
33. Happy birthday to a young man who is a wonderful friend as much as he is a wonderful. You truly live by God's abundant grace!
34. Birthday blessings to a wonderful son. May God's love fill your heart today!
35. May God's love accompany these birthday wishes to your, our darling son. Happy birthday!
36. As with every other day, we pray to God that all the desires you hold come true. It's nothing that you don't deserve. Happy birthday our wonderful son!
37. As you enter a new chapter in your life, my son, remember God's perfect plan and purpose for you. May you always seek His guidance and trust in Him. Happy birthday!
38. Happy birthday, my dear son! We pray you find comfort and solace in God’s presence, no matter what life throws at you.
39. May your life be lived in the warmth of God's love, His grace and His goodness. Happy birthday my precious boy!
40. On your special day, I pray to the Lord that He may grant you the strength and courage to overcome any challenge and achieve all your wishes. Happy birthday to a truly magnificent son!
Cute religious birthday wishes
These Christian birthday wishes are on the cuter and sweeter side, and therefore work brilliantly for younger children.
41. God’s love comes in all kinds of packages, big, small, and you sized. Happy birthday!
42. I thank Jesus Christ for bringing you into this glorious world! Happy birthday!
43. You might be blowing out your candles today, but the light of God's grace will always shine on you today and every day that follows! Happy birthday!
44. May your day be filled with fun, laughter, birthday cake, and most important God's presence. Happy birthday, sweet child!
45. Your soul is precious to me and I wish you every blessing on your birthday. May God's love grant you a fantastic birthday!
46. What a wonderful world to have such precious souls as yours in it. We give these birthday blessings to you!
47. On your birthday, you'll receive so many hugs. But with each one, remember to feel the embrace of the love of God! Happy birthday!
48. You are special to us, and you are special to God. Remember this on your birthday and every day after. Happy birthday dear child!
49. God bless you, our beautiful child. You make us proud and thankful to the Lord that we are your parents. Happy birthday!
50. Happy birthday! May your day be blessed by the Lord and filled with love.
20 Bible verses that make brilliant birthday blessings
The Bible is a wonderful source of material to use as part of your birthday wishes. Bible verses probably aren't the entirety of your birthday message, but something nice to add on. They can be short and the the point, of take a little longer to convey God's blessings. They work brilliantly as a reminder of God's love, or as motivation for the way they should live their life.
51. “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift”
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
52. “On your birthday let your heart leap for joy, and praise God with song!”
- Psalm 28:7
53. “For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you.”
- Proverbs 9:11
54. “God teaches us to number our days, that we may present to Him a heart of wisdom.”
- Psalm 90:12
55. “Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” —Psalm 37:4
56. "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."
- Numbers 6: 24-26
57. "May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed."
- Psalm 20:4
58. "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy."
- Philippians 1:3-4
59. "I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus."
- 1 Corinthians 1:4
60. "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
- Psalms 16:11
61. "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."
- Psalms 91:11
62. "The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad."
- Psalms 118:24
63. "The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
- Zephaniah 3:17
64. "Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this."
- Psalms 37:4-5
65. "With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."
- Psalms 91:16
66. "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
- Philippians 4:13
67. "He has made everything beautiful in its time."
- Ecclesiastes 3:11
68. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
whose trust is the LORD.
He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
- Jeremiah 17:7–8
69. "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
- Ephesians 2:10
70. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
- Joshua 1:9
71. "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
- James 1:17
72. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
73. “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.”
- Jeremiah 29:11
74. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
- Psalms 91:4
75. "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."
- 2 Peter 3:18
76. "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- Philippians 4:7
77. "May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
FAQs
How do you write religious birthday wishes?
With any birthday wishes, you want it to relate to the person you're writing them for. Think about their relationship with God so far in their life. Has the person lost some of their faith recently, and needs a reminder that God's presence will always be with them? Perhaps they're facing a lot of adversity in their life and could benefit from the assurance that God has a plan for them. Or, maybe you want to praise the life they lead in honour of God.
What is a good birthday blessing?
The more it relates to them, the more meaning and impact it carries. However, when it comes to Christian birthday wishes, the relationship with God is just as important. If you can find something that both highlights God's grace and love for the person, and relates to that person, you're onto a winning happy birthday message.
What is a good Bible verse for someone's birthday?
This is quite subjective - what is good for one person or family might not work so well for others. But we've got one that should work when you're wishing happy birthday to anyone, whether they're young or old, a daughter, a son, another relative or a friend. And it comes from Psalm 28:7
“On your birthday let your heart leap for joy, and praise God with song!"
Why 77 religious birthday wishes?
If you've come to this post without a religious background, you may not know that 77 is a relatively significant number in the Christian faith because the alphabetic positions of the letter that make up the word 'Christ' add up to 77.
C = 3, H = 8, R = 18, I = 9, S = 19, T = 20
