Chris Pratt marked his son Jack’s 13th birthday with a deeply personal message that highlighted not only his pride as a father but also his unwavering Christian faith.

According to CBN, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star took to social media on Aug. 17 to celebrate his son’s milestone, sharing photos and a heartfelt tribute that pointed to the spiritual turning point fatherhood has played in his life.

Pratt, 46, posted the message along with images of Jack, whom he shares with his former wife, actress Anna Faris. In the message, he expressed disbelief that his firstborn is now officially a teenager. He said he has watched Jack grow into an “incredible young man” and concluded with the exclamation, “Jesus is King!”

Jack was born in 2012, arriving prematurely by seven weeks. At birth, he weighed only 3 pounds, 10 ounces, and required extensive care in a neonatal intensive care unit for several weeks. The experience proved formative for Pratt’s spiritual life and would influence his public faith journey going forward.

In recent remarks, the actor recalled the fear and uncertainty of those early weeks. Speaking to The Christian Post, he recounted the exhaustive prayers he offered during that time. “I prayed hard to God,” he remembered, noting that Jack had been born with multiple health challenges.

Spiritual Breakthrough During Family Crisis

Pratt said he approached God in a moment of desperation, repenting and pleading for his son’s survival. It was during this period that he said his spiritual transformation began. “My heart softened, and my faith hardened,” he shared of that intense emotional season.

That pivotal moment became the genesis of his increasingly visible Christian witness. He said that after Jack recovered, he committed to dedicating his public standing to a greater calling. “I was like, ‘Moving forward, I’m going to give my platform to God,’” he declared.

As his fame continued to grow through roles in blockbuster franchises, Pratt made a conscious effort to incorporate his faith into his public appearances and interviews. He has never shied away from speaking about Jesus, even in secular settings like award shows or late-night television.

Using a Public Platform to Share a Message

His outspoken stance has sometimes drawn criticism or speculation about its impact on his career. However, Pratt has maintained that his commitment to his beliefs supersedes any professional consequences. “It could cost me everything,” he told The Christian Post, “but I don’t care.”

Despite modern Hollywood’s often complicated relationship with religious expression, Pratt sees his message as both timely and necessary. He acknowledged that taking a position grounded in personal faith may come with sacrifices. Still, he described the cost as worth bearing to fulfill what he views as a divinely driven purpose.

The recent birthday message to Jack served as both a proud father’s reflection and a spiritual testimony. It emphasized not just the passage of time, but also the roots of a lasting transformation in Pratt’s perspective as both a parent and a believer.

Fatherhood as a Defining Moment

Having a teenager, he admitted on social media, feels surreal. “I have a teenager???” he wrote with clear emotion. The milestone seems to have prompted not only celebration but also introspection on how far both he and Jack have come.

The emotional gravity of Jack’s birth and the fragile days that followed solidified what Pratt called a “season of transition” in his life. He now speaks of that chapter not only as a parent but as someone whose worldview realigned profoundly.

Over the years, Pratt’s voice has become one of the most prominent faith-based perspectives in popular culture. Without preaching or politicizing, he continues to affirm his religious convictions through pivotal personal stories and public acknowledgements like the one shared on Jack’s birthday.

Faith and Fame Intertwined

He maintains that living out his beliefs in a visible way is not about making headlines or dividing audiences. Rather, he says it’s about staying authentic to what he experienced during those moments of vulnerability. For Pratt, faith and fame are intertwined through the lens of responsibility and gratitude.

The birthday message ended as it began: with love and awe. “Jack,” he wrote, “I can’t believe you are 13 today.” That wonder at his son’s journey is matched only by the belief that his survival was, and continues to be, a gift worthy of proclaiming.