Happy Birthday

These prayers of blessing may be used at the celebration of a birthday. They can be used in the first person by changing ‘he/she/him/her’ to ‘me‘ or ‘my‘

For Children

Loving God
you created all the people of the world
and you know each of us by name.
We thank you for N. who (today) celebrates his/her birthday.
Bless him/her with your love and friendship
that he/she may grow in wisdom, knowledge and grace.
May he/she love his/her family always
and be faithful to his/her friends.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

For Adults

God of all creation
we offer you grateful praise for the gift of life.
Hear the prayers of N. your servant,
who recalls today the day of his/her birth
and rejoices in your gifts of life and love, family and friends.
Bless him/her with your presence
and surround him/her with your love
that he/she may enjoy many happy years,
all of them pleasing to you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.