Let us come together in prayer for your close friend on their birthday. We are reminded in the book of Philippians that we should be anxious for nothing and in every situation, with prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God. For it is written:
"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6 WEB
As we lift up your friend in prayer, let us remember the love and blessing from God through Jesus Christ. Let us remember to give thanks to God in all circumstances, for this is God's will for us in Christ Jesus.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up our friend on their special day. We ask, Lord, that You pour out Your blessings and favor upon them. Guide them in the path You have set before them, and help them to grow stronger in their faith and relationship with You. If our friend does not already know Jesus Christ, we pray that You would reveal Himself to them today.
We rebuke any sin that is in our friend's life that does not glorify God. We pray for them to see God's glory in all things, and if it is Your will Lord, we ask that You would bring them to know Jesus.
We pray for godly friends and influences to be in their life. We pray for them to grow in the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding; that they might walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
strengthened with all power, according to the might of your glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;
giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;
who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;
in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins. Colossians 1:9-14 WEB.
As we celebrate their birthday, we declare that this will be a year of God's favor and blessing upon their life. We thank You, Lord, for their friendship and the positive impact they have on those around them.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Let us encourage them to seek God's will for their life and to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him. As they embark on another year of life, may they be reminded of God's unfailing love and faithfulness.