44 Inspirational Bible Verses for Birthdays and Birthday Wishes

Birthdays mark special occasions in our lives, especially for every Christian.

Not only do they mark an additional year to our age, but they provide fantastic opportunities to bring our friends and family together. Nothing better than sharing festive desserts, whimsical décor, and of course, a piece of cake with our loved ones.

As for Christians, birthdays are special occasions to look back at the faithfulness of the Lord. Testify how He has helped us through trials by filling us with supernatural hope and peace. And, of course, we are presented with more opportunities to walk with Him in the coming years.

PRAYER FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Thank you, God, for another year of your goodness, mercies, grace, and faithfulness. Thank you that you caused all things to happen for good and your peace was with me in times of trials. As I mark this milestone, I make a prayer of thanksgiving to You. Amen.

If you have a friend or family member who has an upcoming birthday, birthday wishes go a long way to make the occasion memorable. Even better, wishing them inspirational words from the Bible will help them grow in the word and draw them nearer to God. If you want a Bible verse for your birthday card wishes, here are 44 inspirational verses for you to choose from:

1. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV

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.

These words may have been made to the ancient Jews during the Babylonian exile, but they also represent God's unchanging heart towards His people.

2. Zephaniah 3:17 KJV

The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Zephaniah was a unique prophet in that he was of royal blood, as he descended from King Hezekiah.

3. James 1:17 KJV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

The writer of this book was thought to be James the Just, the half-brother of Jesus.

4. Psalms 65:11 KJV

Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.

This psalm is a pairing of a psalm and a song. This means it can be sung or recited.

5. Psalms 91:16 KJV

With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Though this psalm has no title and thus not clear who wrote it, it is thought to have been written by Moses because its themes are the same as Psalm 90, which was written by Moses.

6. James 1:12 KJV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

This is an excellent reminder that temptations are God's way of testing how genuine we are and our strength in faith.

7. Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV

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.

In the Hebrew bible, this poem is made of single lines that are then grouped in threes, and the first bunch starts with aleph, the second bunch, beth, and so forth.

8. Ecclesiastes 11:8 KJV

But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.

The Book of Ecclesiastes is quite an unusual book to understand. It has a sense of hopeless despair, contains no peace or praise, and sometimes encourages questionable conduct. However, the author's words prove that it is futile and foolish to lead a life without considering eternity.

9. Psalms 71:6-8 KJV

By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

This psalm has no title, but the recurring theme is that of a prayer made by an aged believer, who is backed by a holy reliance on faith, and strengthened by their remarkable experiences, prays against his enemies while requesting more blessings.

10. Galatians 6:9 KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Earlier on, in verse 8, Paul had pointed out that 'what a man sows, that he will reap.' As such, verse 9 requires that Christians be patient as harvest doesn't come instantly.

11. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

These were the words of Solomon to his son on trusting the covenant God fully. Trust in the Lord is a consistent theme across the Bible.

12. Romans 15:13 KJV

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

This prayer and blessing are appropriate because when these blessings come upon us, we can live in unity as the Lord calls us to.

13. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

These verses are an outline of what a Christian is to experience throughout their walk with Christ.

14. John 3:16 KJV

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

This chapter contains the best summary of what the gospel is and its saving power.

15. Psalms 107:1 KJV

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

The phrase 'His love endures forever' is used over 30 times in the psalms as a whole.

16. Proverbs 16:20 KJV

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

This is an exhortation on heeding the word of God and trusting in Him fully.

17. Psalms 91:11 KJV

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Verse 11 and verse 12 of this chapter were quoted and twisted by Satan while tempting Jesus in the desert.

18. Psalms 20:4 KJV

Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

This psalm's recurring theme is a prayer made on behalf of Israel's king by the multitude.

19. Joshua 1:9 KJV

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

These words were uttered by God to Joshua, Moses' assistant, who had taken over Israel's leadership after Moses had died.

20. Numbers 6:24-26 KJV

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.

These were the words that the Lord wanted Aaron and his sons to say when blessing the Israelites.

21. Proverbs 9:11 KJV

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

There are benefits derived from wisdom through a long life.

22. Psalms 118:24 KJV

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

This psalm has no title. However, Ezra 3:10-11 suggests a psalm by David that was sung when the second temple was being founded.

Psalms 37:4 KJV

Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

By taking delight in the Lord, God roots our desires in His will and is therefore willing to grant them to us.

24. Ephesians 2:10 KJV

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Being God's handiwork means we are His' work of art', and this work of art is evident in our works.

25. Psalms 90:12 KJV

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

This psalm is titled A Prayer of Moses the man of God. It is the only song of Moses in the psalms.

26. 2 Corinthians 9:15 KJV

Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

A gift, in this case, could mean the sacrifice of Jesus or salvation.

27. John 16:21 KJV

A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

This was Jesus' way of showing that the disciples' sorrow over His departure would be connected to their joy.

28. 3 John 1:2 KJV

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

John often used this phrase in sending best wishes to Gaius.

29. Psalms 16:11 KJV

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

This psalm is titled A Michtam of David. Michtam is thought to mean golden.

30. Matthew 5:8 KJV

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

This makes up part of the Beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount.

31. Psalms 27:4-7 KJV

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

There is a noticeable change between the first and second half of this psalm that it is suggested that these were two separate psalms brought together.

32. Psalms 138:8 KJV

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

This psalm of David is a declaration that even kings will praise the Lord.

33. Psalms 139:13 KJV

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

This verse shows that God's concern over our lives begins even before we are conceived.

34. Ecclesiastes 3:11 KJV

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

This verse shows us that we are set with eternity in our hearts, yet God does not reveal everything to us but has placed a yearning in us.

35. Isaiah 46:4 KJV

And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.

This is an illustration of God's fatherly love, as is shown by Jesus in Luke 12:6-7.

36. Philippians 1:6 KJV

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ

37. Jeremiah 1:5 KJV

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Jeremiah was a Hebrew prophet, who hailed from a priestly family, and his ministry spanned 40 years.

38. Jeremiah 17:7-8 KJV

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Jeremiah drew the imagery of this verse from Psalms 1.

39. Psalms 28:7 KJV

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

This was a psalm of David where David was crying out to the Lord while praising Him for heeding and answering his prayer.

40. Psalms 27:1 KJV

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Like many of David's psalms, this psalm was probably written from a period of trouble. However, it portrays confidence in the Lord.

41. Isaiah 40:31 KJV

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

As we seek Him, the Lord pours His strength into us, the power to soar over everything else.

42. Philippians 4:6-7 KJV

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

'Do careful for nothing..' is a command and not an option.

43. Deuteronomy 4:29 KJV

But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

The Lord never abandons us. If we seek Him, He is ready to receive us.

44. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Paul was aware that Timothy could become timid and wanted him to know that this fear was not from God.

Conclusion

Taking the time to reflect on your walk with God is essential as it helps not forget the works of God over your life. Birthdays present tremendous opportunities to do this. With those verses, you'll be able to bring a spirit of thanksgiving into the occasion.

If you have an upcoming birthday, I pray that you trust in the Lord in the coming year, that you may be like a tree planted by the waters that will never dry but produces fruit in season. Forget not what the Lord has done for you. This I pray in faith. Amen.