We lift up your father to our Heavenly Father today, thanking God for the gift of his life and the years he has been blessed to walk upon this earth. Birthdays are a beautiful reminder of how intricately and wonderfully God has formed each of us, as it is written in Psalm 139:13-14, *"For you formed my inwards. You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and my soul knows that very well."* May your father feel deeply loved and cherished not only by his family but also by the Lord, who knows the number of his days and has a perfect plan for his life.
We pray that this birthday would be filled with joy, peace, and meaningful connections with those who love him most. May he experience the goodness of the Lord in tangible ways, whether through laughter, rest, or the simple pleasures that bring him delight. Let this day be a reflection of God’s faithfulness over his life, as we are reminded in Lamentations 3:22-23, *"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."*
We also ask that this birthday would be a time of reflection for your father, drawing him closer to the Lord. May he be reminded of the brevity of life and the importance of seeking God’s kingdom first, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:33, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* If there are areas in his life where he needs to surrender more fully to Christ, we pray the Holy Spirit would gently convict and lead him into deeper repentance and faith. May he find his greatest satisfaction in the Lord, who alone can fill the deepest longings of his heart.
If your father does not yet know the saving grace of Jesus Christ, we earnestly pray that this birthday would mark the beginning of a new life in Him. There is no greater gift than the gift of salvation, and we are reminded in Acts 4:12 that *"there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* May he come to understand that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). If he is already a believer, we pray this day would renew his passion for the Lord and his desire to walk in obedience and faith.
Finally, we pray for you as you celebrate your father. May this time together strengthen your bond and give you opportunities to honor him as the Lord commands in Exodus 20:12, *"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you."* May your words and actions reflect the love of Christ, and may your father see Jesus in you.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for this man’s life and the role he has played in his family. Bless him abundantly on his birthday and in the year to come. Surround him with Your favor as with a shield (Psalm 5:12), and let Your face shine upon him. May he know the depth of Your love and the hope that is found only in You. We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.