Each one of us is placed in this world for a reason. The Lord specially planned our destiny before we were even born, and that’s why birthdays are incredibly relevant in every person’s life. They are the annual reminders of God’s goodness, which is why it also brings Him great joy when we celebrate this special day.
However, are we really focused on Jesus when this day comes, or are we so busy with our personal agendas that we tend to forget Him when we celebrate? Over time, people have created numerous ways to celebrate this special day, but the one thing we often forget the most is to include God in our gatherings.
Prayers
What Does the Bible Say About Birthdays?
Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God created this special day, so it is only fitting for us to be joyful and glad when it comes every year. However, what we really need to focus on in this verse is the fact that the Lord Himself made it. He is the source of our life; the very reason why we should be happy during birthday celebrations.
The Lord did not send us into this world to simply live life in a boring routine. He did not create us to simply work and store our fortunes until we grow old. He is a God who promises happiness to those who seek Him, and He constantly wants us to be fulfilled in our lives.
Psalm 139:13
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
Psalm 139:13-14 pointed out the beauty of our formation through these words: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” The Word of God explains that we are made with such care, so how come if we were made delicately, many of us are still wasting our lives away with each moment that passes?
Psalm 91:16
With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.
Let us learn not to pressure ourselves when celebrating birthdays — whether for ourselves, a friend, a family member, or a loved one. Instead, let us remind one another that God blessed us with an opportunity to have a well-lived life, and that is something we shouldn’t take for granted. Make your special day more exciting by celebrating it in prayer and thanking the Lord for all the amazing things He has done for you.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Every fiber of our being was carefully knit together by our all-powerful Creator. He made us with a specific purpose in mind, and that is the most inspiring reason to value our lives. Each birthday we celebrate represents a significant milestone, and if we learn to appreciate these special days every year, we get to take a step closer to walking on His will.
Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Let us learn not to pressure ourselves when celebrating birthdays — whether for ourselves, a friend, a family member, or a loved one. Instead, let us remind one another that God blessed us with an opportunity to have a well-lived life, and that is something we shouldn’t take for granted. Make your special day more exciting by celebrating it in prayer and thanking the Lord for all the amazing things He has done for you.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Proverbs 9:11
For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
The Bible advises us to celebrate the day that the Lord has created. God has created life, and we should rejoice in it. We should delight in each new day the Lord gives us. He gave us the ability to breathe and gave us the ability to engage in life.
Numbers 6:24
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
The Bible teaches that we are to offer thanks to God, and we are free to celebrate our birthdays if we choose to. We must also remember that birthdays are all about the “who”. Christians have a special opportunity: rather than celebrating ourselves on our birthdays, we can rejoice in the life that God gave us and give Him thanks for it.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Birthdays honor the role that God has played in a person’s life. The Giver of Life praises His Beloved for being born and for being born again.
Since your birth marked the beginning of your life, you should rejoice.
You were designed by God to have a role in this world. Every birthday you experience is a sign that you still have work to accomplish for God’s kingdom.
Timothy 2:1
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Birthdays are much more than just a chance to get presents. On your birthday, you have the opportunity to rejoice, express gratitude, and consider how fortunate you are to be alive to do so.
Celebrating is a way to show gratitude. A birthday is an occasion to commemorate one’s birth. It is a gesture of gratitude to God for your birth and continued existence.
Philippians 1:3
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.
Consider how many of God’s blessings you have taken in this last year. Consider the number of times God has let you sleep through the night and the number of times He has greeted you with brand-new mercies in the morning.
Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Psalm 138:8
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Birthday gifts are nice, but a wish from the heart is more valuable than all the gifts in the world from the people you care about. The thought is what really matters.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time.
Birthdays are wonderful occasions to remind someone of their blessings and how God created them to be wonders.
It’s crucial to remember that God should take center stage on birthdays. When we celebrate someone’s birth, we may remember that this particular individual bears the imprint of our Creator, and we can thank God for His gift of life.
Philippians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
Psalm 20:4
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Zephaniah 3:17
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.”
Joshua 1:9
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.
Psalm 90:10
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Lamentations 3:22
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
John 16:21
A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
Genesis 40:20
On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he made a feast for all his servants and lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants.
Psalm 139:14
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Psalm 65:11
You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.
Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Ecclesiastes 7:1
A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.
Isaiah 40:31
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
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