While a birthday is a time for great celebration, it can also be a time for reflection. Your child's birthday invitation is the perfect place to share your words of wisdom, notes of reflection and inspirational messages. Some inspirational messages can be serious and somber, but if you choose the right words for your birthday message, it can be uplifting and stirring. Picking just the right words can be a challenge, so here are a few tips and ideas.

Religious Words

A popular choice for your child's birthday is a passage from a religious text. Your child's religious education can be a source of great inspiration, especially on a birthday invitation. Just remember to keep the text light in tone. There are many inspirational stories and humorous anecdotes that still carry a religious theme. Pick any of these and make sure to steer away from any dour or heavy message on this joyous occasion.

Word from cartoon characters or superheroes

A few words or catch phrase from your child's favorite cartoon character or superhero can not only make a great birthday invitation, but it can provide an instant theme for your party. Keep the theme going with decorations, party favors and even a custom cake with your child's favorite cartoon character. You may have to watch a few cartoons to find just the right words, but it could mean so much to your birthday kid.

Words from real-life heroes

Words from sports heroes, athletes and celebrities, etc. can make the perfect inspirational messages for your child's birthday invitation. These real-life heroes can also lend a hand to developing an unusual theme. Pick a few words from your child's favorite NASCAR champion for your racing themed birthday invitation. A quote from an astronaut can provide the perfect blast off to your outer-spaced themed birthday party. Using these real-life examples can provide the perfect words for your birthday invitation and a unique and tailor-made theme for your birthday kid.

Words from literature or a special poem that your child loves

Does your child have a favorite book or poem? Why not choose a few lines from that favorite book, story or poem for your child's birthday invitation. Find your child's favorite book from today or years ago and borrow a few lines for an inspiring message for a distinctive invitation. A few funny or witty lines from a classic can add class and style to your invitation. Dr. Seuss, for example can be a great choice for children of all ages.

Taking the time to find just the right words for you child's birthday invitation can make an ordinary invitation into a very special treasure. Friends and relatives may choose to make your invitations into keepsakes to mark this special occasion. And your birthday kid will be amazed with their unique and exceptional birthday invitation and theme.