Inspirational Bible Quotes for Birthdays & Best Wishes

Birthdays mark the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. They're days when we reflect and count the blessings God gave us in the past year. As we celebrate birthdays, we also get an opportunity to set new goals. 

Inspirational Bible quotes for birthdays remind us that all is not lost and that we shall achieve our goals and life desires through Christ, who strengthens us. One of the best Bible quotes to inspire someone on their special day is, “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

You can send inspirational Bible verses below to your friends or loved ones as text messages or cards. 

But…

Are Birthdays Biblical?

When Jesus was born, the wise men visited and gave him gifts. This indicates that it's biblical to celebrate other people's birthdays and give them gifts. 

“They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”

Matthew 2:11

Each year, we celebrate the birth of Christ, just as the wise men did. In the same likeness, we can celebrate birthdays without feeling condemned as long as we do it in a way that honors our body and glorifies God.

Besides, sending other people inspirational bible quotes for birthdays adds meaning and depth to their special day.

Words have the power of life or death. Speaking life to a loved one's life means more than gold and silver. 

Inspirational Bible Quotes for Birthdays

The best inspirational Bible quotes for birthdays resonate with someone's values or what they’re going through. For example, if someone is sick, you could send them Bible quotes that remind them that God's healing power is still at work and that they should continue believing in God for healing. 

Below are tips to help you choose perfect inspirational Bible quotes for birthdays for your children, spouse, friend, pastor, or church member.

• Consider their challenges on their birthday: Look for a bible verse that offers strength and comfort. 
• Personalize the verses by adding their name. 
• Consider their visions and look for verses that inspire them to keep going until they have achieved their desires. 
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you choose a perfect verse for your loved ones.
• Look for Thanksgiving Bible verses because birthdays are a time of gratitude and celebration. 

Inspirational Bible Quotes for a Spouse’s Birthday

Your husband or wife is the closest person to you. Your spouse knows your pains and joys. A spouse sticks closer than a father or mother. Take a moment on this special day to remind him how much you love him. Let him know that you'll always be there for him until death separates you. Ask God to satisfy him with a long life.  

‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. Yahweh make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’

Numbers 6:24-26

Even to old age I am he, and even to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear. Yes, I will carry, and will deliver.

Isaiah 46:4

For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.

Psalms 91:11

Yahweh, your God, is among you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

2 Peter 3:18

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

James 1:17

“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh. For he will be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes, but its leaf will be green, and will not be concerned in the year of drought. It won’t cease from yielding fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7–8

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.

Proverbs 3:13-16

3 I thank my God whenever I remember you, 4 always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4

Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

Psalms 37:4-5

May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

Psalms 20:4

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

Psalms 27:14

Inspirational Bible Quotes for a Son’s or Daughter’s Birthday

You're a special person to your son and(or) daughter. They know it and will look forward to your birthday gift on their special day. 

Send them a verse to encourage them to lean on God and not on their understanding, to trust in the Lord and not in you, their skill, or their education. 

Remind them they have a beautiful future, regardless of academic performance, family background, tribe, gender, or color. 

Note: All the bible verses shared in this article are taken from the World English Bible (WEB).

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

“But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:”

John 1:12

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Jeremiah 1:5

“Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Your walls are continually before me.”

Isaiah 49:16

“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

“Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

I was thrown on you from my mother’s womb. You are my God since my mother bore me.

Psalms 22:10

He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

Proverbs 16:20

I have relied on you from the womb. You are he who took me out of my mother’s womb. I will always praise you. I am a marvel to many, but you are my strong refuge. My mouth shall be filled with your praise, with your honor all day long.

Psalms 71:6-8

Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many. I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths. When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.

Proverbs 4:10-13

So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalms 90:12

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1

For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.

Proverbs 9:11

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.

Psalms 139:14

Inspirational Bible Quotes for the Pastor or Church Member’s Birthday

Pastors are our shepherds, but they, too, are humans who have emotions. Sometimes, life doesn't favor them, and most people don't think of them often. Make this day a special moment to let your pastor know that the blessings you have today result from his encouraging and comforting words. Let him know that you're alive because he rebuked you, making you choose the path of life instead of death. Also, send good wishes to other church members on their birthday – they're a family!

Here are Inspirational Bible quotes for birthdays for your pastor or church member. 

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God[a] is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

Colossians 3:12

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Ephesians 2:10

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in their hearts, yet so that man can’t find out the work that God has done from the beginning even to the end.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

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

Romans 15:13

I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

1 Corinthians 1:4

It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23

A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn’t remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.

John 16:21

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

Psalms 16:11

But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light that shines more and more until the perfect day.

Proverbs 4:18

Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they shall be many. All that comes is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 11:8

One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple. For in the day of trouble, he will keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the secret place of his tabernacle, he will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock. Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh. Hear, Yahweh, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.

Psalms 27:4-7

“I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you.

Luke 11:9

This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

Psalms 118:24

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

Psalms 20:1

How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is their sum!

Psalms 139:17

Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us. Establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands. 

Psalms 90:17

Inspirational Bible Quotes for a Friend’s Birthday

Birthday is a great opportunity to remind a friend how special they are to you. It's a moment to express your gratitude to them. Let your bestie know they mean the world to you, and you're grateful that your paths crossed. Wish them good health, prosperity, and long life. 

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

3 John 2

Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.

Psalms 138:8

I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.”

Psalms 91:16

Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!

2 Corinthians 9:15

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong! Let all that you do be done in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

But now Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel, says: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.

Isaiah 43:1

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

Colossians 3:17

See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him.

1 John 3:1

Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalms 37:4

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:8

Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there were none of them.

Psalms 139:16

How To Use Birthday Bible Verses

There are several ways you can use scripture to celebrate birthdays. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Include a Bible verse in a birthday card or note to provide words of wisdom to the birthday person.
• Write scripture with frosting on a birthday cake.
• Share a birthday Bible verse in a special graphic on social media to celebrate and encourage others.
• Use meaningful verses in your prayers or blessings for the special day.
• Create personalized gifts with a favorite birthday Bible verse, such as mugs, bookmarks, embroidery, or wall art.

By incorporating birthday Bible verses into your celebrations and greetings, you can bring joy, encouragement, and spiritual reflection to those celebrating another year of life. 

Birthday Prayer for Your Loved Ones!

Dear Father, 

On this special day, I call your attention to my friend's life as he celebrates this special day. Thank you for granting him an opportunity to see a new year. 

I pray that your goodness, favor, and mercy shall rest upon him all the days of his life. Help him to love and revere you and walk in your way all the days of his life.

Lord, as he begins a new chapter of life, guide and protect him. Give him hope and good health in the new year ahead; in Jesus' name, I pray. 

Amen.  

This article was originally written by and published on Motherhood Truth