Birthdays are a beautiful chance to bless the people we love with words that build, strengthen, and encourage their future in God. As you pray for your boyfriend on his birthday, you’re placing his life in the Lord’s hands, asking for wisdom, joy, protection, and purpose to mark his next year.
Use these Scriptures and prayers to speak life over him. May God’s promises guide your words and fill your heart with faith. As you pray, trust that the Lord who began a good work in him will continue to lead, grow, and bless him in every season ahead.
Birthday Prayers For My Boyfriend
1. Numbers 6:24-25
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.”
This priestly blessing invites God’s favor, protection, and grace. On a birthday, it’s a perfect prayer to ask for God’s shining presence over your boyfriend’s year.
Prayer:
“Lord, bless my boyfriend today and throughout this new year of life. Keep him in Your care. Let Your face shine on him with grace, peace, and joy. Guide his steps, guard his heart, and surround him with Your steadfast love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
2. Psalm 20:4
“Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”
God delights to grant righteous desires and wise plans. Ask the Lord to shape your boyfriend’s dreams and bring them to fruition according to His will.
Prayer:
“Father, on this birthday, align my boyfriend’s desires with Yours. Grant him wisdom for decisions and success in Your purposes. Establish the plans that honor You and bless others. Let this year be fruitful, joyful, and guided by Your counsel. Amen.”
3. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you… to give you an expected end.”
God’s plans are filled with hope. Pray that your boyfriend will walk confidently in the future God designs for him.
Prayer:
“God of hope, thank You for the good plans You have for my boyfriend. Lead him into Your preferred future. Fill him with courage, direction, and joy. Let each step this year reflect Your wisdom and care. Keep him close to Your heart. Amen.”
4. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart… and he shall direct thy paths.”
Trust invites God’s guidance. Ask that your boyfriend’s confidence would rest in the Lord, not his own understanding.
Prayer:
“Lord, teach my boyfriend to trust You fully. Direct his paths in work, relationships, and decisions. Keep him from confusion and lead him with clarity. Make straight his way and steady his heart in Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
5. Psalm 37:4
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Delighting in God shapes our desires. Pray that your boyfriend’s joy in the Lord will align his heart with heaven’s best.
Prayer:
“Father, let delight in You fill my boyfriend’s heart. Shape his desires to mirror Yours and grant what brings true good. Give him joy in Your presence and contentment in Your will. Bless his birthday with Your nearness. Amen.”
6. Psalm 90:12
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Birthdays remind us to live wisely. Pray for a heart that values time, purpose, and God’s priorities.
Prayer:
“Lord, teach my boyfriend to number his days with wisdom. Help him invest time in what matters—faith, character, and love. Give him discernment for choices and strength to follow Your ways. Make this year meaningful and rich in You. Amen.”
7. Isaiah 40:31
“They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength.”
Strength is renewed in God’s presence. Ask for fresh energy, perseverance, and hope for your boyfriend’s new year.
Prayer:
“Everlasting God, renew my boyfriend’s strength. Lift him above discouragement and weariness. Give him endurance for hard days and joy for good ones. Let hope rise within him, and keep his eyes on You. Bless his birthday with fresh vigor. Amen.”
8. James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… and it shall be given him.”
Wisdom is a gift God loves to give. Pray that your boyfriend will walk in insightful, Spirit-led decisions.
Prayer:
“God of wisdom, grant my boyfriend understanding for every decision ahead. Give him clarity at crossroads, courage to choose well, and humility to learn. Let Your counsel guide his steps, and surround him with wise voices. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
9. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Christ empowers us for every season. Pray that your boyfriend leans on Jesus’ strength in challenges and opportunities.
Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, be my boyfriend’s strength. Equip him for his calling, energize him for daily tasks, and sustain him in trials. Let Your power steady his heart and Your joy fuel his efforts. Keep him confident in You. Amen.”
10. Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
God’s presence fuels courage. Ask that your boyfriend would step boldly into his new year with confidence in God.
Prayer:
“Father, fill my boyfriend with courage. Remind him You are with him everywhere he goes. Dispel fear, strengthen his resolve, and lead him into new opportunities. Let Your presence be his confidence and peace. Amen.”
11. Psalm 1:3
“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water… whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Rootedness in God brings fruitfulness. Pray for your boyfriend to be grounded in Scripture and thriving in every season.
Prayer:
“Lord, plant my boyfriend by Your living waters. Make him fruitful in character, steady in storms, and prosperous in what honors You. Nourish his soul with Your Word and make this year a season of growth. Amen.”
12. Psalm 23:1–3
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want… he restoreth my soul.”
The Good Shepherd provides, guides, and restores. Ask for God’s gentle leading in your boyfriend’s year.
Prayer:
“Good Shepherd, lead my boyfriend with Your care. Provide for his needs, restore his soul, and guide him in right paths. Let him know Your nearness each day. Make this birthday a doorway to peace and purpose. Amen.”
13. Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
Hope, joy, and peace come as we trust. Pray these gifts over your boyfriend’s heart and journey.
Prayer:
“God of hope, fill my boyfriend with joy and peace as he trusts You. Let hope overflow by the Holy Spirit. Calm anxieties, brighten his outlook, and anchor his heart in Your promises this year. Amen.”
14. Colossians 1:11
“Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power.”
God’s power fuels endurance and patience. Ask for resilience and joy in your boyfriend’s daily walk.
Prayer:
“Glorious Lord, strengthen my boyfriend with all might. Grant him endurance for challenges, patience in waiting, and joy in the journey. Let Your power be evident in his life. Make this a year of steady, grace-filled growth. Amen.”
15. 3 John 1:2
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health.”
God cares for body, soul, and spirit. Pray for health, wholeness, and flourishing this year.
Prayer:
“Father, bless my boyfriend with good health and a thriving soul. Strengthen his body, clear his mind, and refresh his spirit. Provide what he needs for work and rest. Let wellness and gratitude mark his days. Amen.”
16. Psalm 84:11
“No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
God is generous to those who seek Him. Ask that your boyfriend walks uprightly and receives what God deems good.
Prayer:
“Lord, teach my boyfriend to walk uprightly. Withhold no good thing that aligns with Your will for him. Grant favor, opportunity, and protection. Let integrity open doors and Your grace sustain him. Amen.”
17. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Surrender clarifies our plans. Pray that your boyfriend commits his endeavors to God and receives stable guidance.
Prayer:
“Father, we commit my boyfriend’s work, goals, and gifts to You. Establish his thoughts and plans. Bring clarity, creativity, and fruitful outcomes. Let all he does honor You and bless others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
18. Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
The heart directs life. Pray for purity, wisdom, and protection over your boyfriend’s inner world.
Prayer:
“Lord, guard my boyfriend’s heart. Protect his thoughts, affections, and motives. Plant truth, uproot lies, and fill him with Your peace. Let everything flowing from his heart reflect Your grace and truth this year. Amen.”
19. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“Two are better than one… for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow.”
God designed partnership for support and strength. Pray that your relationship honors God and uplifts each other.
Prayer:
“Father, thank You for our relationship. Help me support and encourage my boyfriend. Make our love patient, kind, and Christ-centered. Teach us to lift each other up and grow together in wisdom and grace this year. Amen.”
20. 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
God calls men to watchfulness, courage, and strength. Pray for steadfast faith and holy bravery in your boyfriend.
Prayer:
“Lord, help my boyfriend stand fast in the faith. Make him brave, watchful, and strong in You. Guard him from compromise, and empower him to live with integrity and love. Let courage mark his steps this year. Amen.”
21. Psalm 37:23
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD.”
God delights to direct the steps of those who seek Him. Ask for ordered, purposeful paths.
Prayer:
“Direct my boyfriend’s steps, Lord. Order his days, align his opportunities, and steady his pace. Let him discern Your leading and delight in Your ways. Make this year a testimony of Your guidance. Amen.”
22. Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go.”
God promises instruction and counsel. Pray for teachability and sensitivity to God’s voice.
Prayer:
“Teacher and Guide, instruct my boyfriend in the way he should go. Give him a listening heart, wise mentors, and clear conviction. Let Your eye be upon him for good and Your counsel lead him daily. Amen.”
23. Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
Peace is found in a God-fixed mind. Pray for inner calm and focus on the Lord.
Prayer:
“God of peace, keep my boyfriend’s mind stayed on You. Quiet anxiety, settle distractions, and guard his thoughts with perfect peace. Let trust rise within him and Your presence steady his heart this year. Amen.”
24. Psalm 91:11
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
God commands angelic protection for His people. Ask for safety and covering over your boyfriend’s comings and goings.
Prayer:
“Most High, set Your angels around my boyfriend. Keep him safe in travel, work, and rest. Protect him from harm, guide him away from danger, and surround him with Your peace. Let Your hand be upon him daily. Amen.”
25. Psalm 121:8
“The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in.”
God watches over daily rhythms. Pray for protection, favor, and peace in every movement of his year.
Prayer:
“Preserving Lord, watch over my boyfriend’s goings and comings. Cover his routines with grace and his steps with safety. Let favor open doors and peace follow him home. Keep him under Your faithful care. Amen.”
26. Hebrews 13:20-21
“Now the God of peace… make you perfect in every good work to do his will.”
God equips us to do His will. Pray that your boyfriend is prepared and empowered for every good work.
Prayer:
“God of peace, equip my boyfriend for Your will. Shape his character, sharpen his gifts, and open doors to serve. Make him fruitful in good works and satisfied in obedience. Let this year reflect Your workmanship. Amen.”
27. Ephesians 2:10
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.”
Your boyfriend is God’s handcrafted work. Ask that he walks in the purposes prepared for him.
Prayer:
“Creator God, thank You for crafting my boyfriend with purpose. Lead him into the good works You prepared. Reveal his calling more clearly, and give him joy in fulfilling it. Use his life to glorify You. Amen.”
28. Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.”
A faithful life rejoices, endures, and prays. Ask God to build these rhythms in your boyfriend’s new year.
Prayer:
“Lord, make my boyfriend rejoice in hope, be patient in trials, and steadfast in prayer. Strengthen his devotion, deepen his resilience, and brighten his joy. Let this year be marked by faithfulness and grace. Amen.”
29. Micah 6:8
“He hath shewed thee… what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly.”
Justice, mercy, and humility are the marks of a godly man. Pray these virtues over your boyfriend’s life.
Prayer:
“Holy God, teach my boyfriend to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with You. Shape his words and actions with integrity and compassion. Let his influence reflect Your heart in every setting this year. Amen.”
30. Ephesians 3:20
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.”
God’s capacity exceeds our prayers. End his birthday with expectancy for God’s abundance.
Prayer:
“All-powerful Lord, do above what I can ask or imagine in my boyfriend’s life. Surprise him with grace, guide him with wisdom, and overflow his days with Your goodness. Let Your glory be seen in his story this year. Amen.”
Conclusion
As you bless your boyfriend on his birthday, remember that God delights in every faithful prayer you pray over him. Your words of faith, rooted in Scripture, are seeds that God waters in His perfect timing.
He is a good Father who gives wisdom, protection, and favor to those who seek Him. Keep praying through the year, over his work, health, relationships, and walk with Jesus. Ask boldly, trust deeply, and celebrate each sign of God’s hand upon his life.
May the Lord crown his year with goodness, surround him with peace, and lead him from strength to strength in Christ.