Prayer library
A Prayer for a Birthday
On a birthday, a prayer of gratitude for the gift of another year and a blessing over the year to come.
Father, thank You for another year of life, a gift from Your hand.
Thank You for every day You have given, seen and unseen.
In the year ahead, draw me closer to You.
Fill it with Your goodness, and use it for Your glory.
Bless this new year of life. Amen.
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12
You don’t have to pray alone
On The Living Bread you can ask the family of God to pray for you and watch prayers be answered, or pray for someone else who needs it today. It is free, and you are welcome exactly as you are.
This prayer at a glance
| Prayer for | A Birthday |
|---|---|
| Lines to pray | 5 |
| Anchored in | Psalm 90:12 |
| Time to pray it | about a minute, slowly |
| Related prayers | 3 |
Questions people ask
What Scripture is a prayer for a birthday built on?
It rests on Psalm 90:12. The prayer above is written in plain words around that passage, and the verse is quoted from the stored text, not from memory.
What if I have no words to pray for a birthday?
Start with the first line of the prayer above and stop there if that is all you can say. God hears the first honest sentence. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray with you and for you.
Can I pray this for someone else?
Yes. Change the first person to their name and pray the same lines for them. Praying for others is part of loving one another, and you can ask the family of God to join you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about A Birthday is hidden from you. We bring you birthday, the new year, strength. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Pray the lines above once today, out loud if you can, and read Psalm 90:12 in your own Bible.
- Tell one trusted person that you are praying about birthday, and ask them to pray with you.
- Write down one thing you notice this week, so that you can thank God by name when it comes.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
