Scripture reveals that every birthday marks another year of God's intentional design and purposeful gift of life.
Scripture on Birthday Wishes
Psalm 139:16
Old Testament
"Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."
Jeremiah 1:5
Old Testament
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."
Psalm 90:12
Old Testament
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Ephesians 2:10
New Testament
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
James 1:17
New Testament
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
The Bottom Line
Your birth was not an accident — it was God's deliberate plan to place you exactly when and where He wanted you.
Try Today
Thank God specifically for the unique purpose He has given your life and ask Him to show you one way to live that purpose today.
Prayer
Jesus taught us to approach the Father with confidence, knowing He hears us (1 John 5:14).
Father, thank You for the gift of life and for numbering my days with purpose. You knew me before I was born and have prepared good works for me to walk in. Help me not to waste the time You've given me, but to live each day with wisdom and intention. Show me how to use this new year of life to bring You glory and serve others well. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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