The Bible is full of inspirational text that many people use to convey their thoughts. They are also used to help us navigate through specific milestones in our lives. No matter what occasion you are celebrating, there are many passages in the Bible that will offer hope, happiness, and guidance during this once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Baptism Celebration

A baptism is one of the most important steps in a person's religious journey. The message in a baptism card should be uplifting and inspiring.

"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy." Philippians 1:3-4
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Mathew 5:8
"Like a shepherd, he will care for his flock, gathering the lambs in his arms, hugging them as he carries them." Isaiah 41:11
"Let the children come to me; because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Mark 10:14
"By faith in Christ you are in direct relationship with God." Galatians 3:25
"Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love." Ephesians 5:1-2
"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is made complete in us." 1 John 4:1
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8
"The LORD your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17
"For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11
"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." Psalm 143:8

Welcoming a New Child

Welcoming a new child into the family is both exciting and a little scary. If you are looking for the perfect verse to write on a baby shower card, consider Bible verses that provide comfort and express excitement for the future.

"From birth I was cast on you; from my mother's womb you have been my God." Psalm 22:10
"A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world." John 16:21
"Know the truth and tell the stories so your children can trust in God." Psalm 78:7
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
"Before I created you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I set you apart." Jeremiah 1:5
"For this child I have prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him" 1 Samuel 1:27
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." Proverbs 31:25
"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb." Psalm 139:13
"Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable – if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy – dwell on these things." Philippians 4:8
"For I am the LORD your God, who holds your right hand, who says to you, 'Do not fear, I will help you.'" Isaiah 41:13

Birthday

Birthday messages should be uplifting and a way to celebrate the recipient. You can also choose to pick a scripture that contains wise advice as well.

"Live freely, animated and motivated by God's Spirit." Galatians 5:16
"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." Number 6:24-26
"Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16
"This is the day the Lord has made; let's rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
"He has made everything beautiful in its time." Ecclesiastes 3:11
"' For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
"May he give you what your heart desires and fulfill your whole purpose." Psalm 20:4

Wedding or Engagement

The message on a congratulatory wedding or engagement card should be encouraging and inspiring.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Colossians 3:14
"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
"Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity one who falls without another to lift him up. Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm?" Ecclesiastes 4:9-11
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:2-3
"This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12
"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies." Proverbs 31:10
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8
"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is made complete in us." 1 John 4:12
"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Mark 10:9
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." Proverbs 3:3-4