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Powerful Birthday Prayers for Son {Plus Images}

In this article we will look at birthday prayers for son that you can use for his special day!

Prayer is a powerful way to support your son on his birthday. As you are praising God for the gift of your son, ask the Holy Spirit to guide, protect and strengthen him. Use this time to give thanks for who he is and all he will become as he grows in Christ. The following are five faith-filled birthday prayers you can use for your son. 

At the bottom of the post I have some wonderful short birthday prayers that you can use in a card or gift. Both are for sure going to bless him!

Birthday Prayers for Son

5 Birthday Prayers for My Son

Below are 5 prayers you can pray for your son on his birthday. I like to look at written prayers as an example or even guide to help you personally pray. You know your son way better than I do. So, make sure to make these prayers personal. Mention your son’s name, his needs, desires, and so on. God longs and desires to hear straight from your heart. Let these birthday prayers for him help you do that!


Birthday Prayer for Son’s Protection

Lord God, I pray for my son on his birthday. I ask that You would cover him and provide physical protection over his life. I ask that You would guard his steps and guide the way he should go. Keep evil far from him and help him to resist anything that comes his way that is not from You. Wherever he goes and whoever he is with, I pray that Your angels would encircle him and keep him in Your care. Thank you, for such a wonderful son. Pour out your blessing on him, Lord!In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Birthday Prayer for Son’s Steps To Be Guided

Heavenly Father, I come before You today and I lift up my son. Thank You that You have promised to direct his steps. As he goes through different seasons and experiences new things, I pray that You would reveal Yourself to him in fresh ways each day. Whether it be through nature, Scripture or other people in his life—may he always sense Your nearness and never feel alone. Draw him close to you, Lord. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.  

Prayer for my son on his birthday

Prayer for Peace Son’s Birthday

Father God, Thank you for my son. I ask today on his birthday that your Holy Spirit would be poured out on his life. Let his heart be filled with your joy and peace like never before. Give his mind rest in You and help him with everything he needs. May You be his guide in every decision he makes. In Jesus mighty name I Pray! Amen!  

Birthday Prayers for Son to Draw Closer to God

Lord Jesus, set my son apart today. Let this day be special in that he would feel love from his family, friends, and more importantly You. Let his heart draw closer to this year and give him the desires of his heart as he seeks You, Lord. Bless him and keep him all the days of his life. In Jesus name, amen and amen.

Birthday Prayer for Son for a Blessed Year

Father God, I lift up my son to You today on his birthday. I pray that he would know the joy that comes from living a life with You at the center of it. I pray that no matter what circumstances come his way, he would have the grace and strength to overcome all of them. That this year would be a year of so much blessings and that his heart would be filled with joy. That he would experience You in a whole new way. Let this be a year that would show him Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

10 Birthday Prayers for Son: Messages That You Can Use in a Card or Gift

Not sure what to write in your son’s birthday card? Check out these short prayers and pick your favorite, or use them as inspiration for a personal message.

*You are more than welcome to use the photos in this post to share personally with a loved one privately or via social media. They are not meant to be used commercially.


Happy Birthday, son! My prayer for you today is that you would be blessed in everything you do. That this year would be full of joy and happiness and that all your dreams and aspirations would come true.

Happy Birthday! I pray that you would have good health, God’s protection and love, and all the joy your heart can hold. I love you, son.

It’s your birthday! I pray that you would be surrounded by God’s love today and always. That you would know His joy, peace, and goodness in every area of your life. Many blessings to you, son.

Happy birthday to my son prayer

Wishing you a very happy birthday, son! I pray that the Lord would shower His blessings upon you today and always. We love you very much and are thankful for you.

May God bless you on your birthday and always. I pray that you would know His love, joy, and peace today and always. Happy Birthday!

I thank God for you today, son. I pray that He would continue to bless you in all areas of your life. That this year would be a year of growth, progress, and blessing. Have a happy birthday!

Son, I am so grateful to God for you. I pray that on your birthday you would feel loved and blessed by Him. That all your dreams and aspirations would come true. Wishing you a day that is as special as you are to me.

A birthday prayer for my son

Let’s celebrate! It’s your birthday! My prayer for you is that this year would be filled overflowing with God’s goodness and joy. Love son!

Happy Birthday! My prayer for you today is that God would pour out His love, joy, peace, and blessings on you. I pray that this year would be a year of growth, progress, and breakthroughs in every area of your life.

May God bless you today and always. I pray that you would know His love, joy, and peace in every area of your life. Happy Birthday!

Birthday prayer to son

Need More Birthday Inspiration? Check Out These Posts and Pages:
Birthday Prayers
Short Birthday Prayers to Celebrate a Special Day
– Christian Birthday Greetings
Birthday Blessings
Christian Birthday Wishes & Messages
Biblical Birthday Wishes
Birthday Bible Verses
Christian Birthday Images


We hope these prayers encourage you as you celebrate your son today! Remember His wonderful promises found throughout Scripture including Psalm 127:3 which says, “Behold children are a heritage from the LORD the fruit of the womb a reward like arrows in the hand of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.” May these words ring true in your family as you watch your children grow up into godly young adults who impact their communities and workplaces for Christ!

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