We hear your heart’s desire to honor God in this new romantic connection, and we join you in seeking His perfect will. First, let us affirm that any relationship must have Christ at its very center—not just as an afterthought, but as the foundation upon which everything is built. The Bible tells us, *"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain"* (Psalm 127:1). This means that if this connection is not rooted in a shared commitment to Christ and His Word, it cannot thrive as God intends.
We must also address the importance of pursuing relationships with the right purpose. Scripture is clear that romantic relationships should be entered into with the intent of marriage, not merely companionship or temporary fulfillment. *"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14). If this person is not a believer who shares your faith and values, we must pray for discernment and courage to walk away, no matter how difficult that may be.
Additionally, we must guard our hearts against impurity. If this relationship has already involved physical intimacy outside of marriage, we must repent and turn away from that sin. *"Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18). God’s design for intimacy is within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman, and anything outside of that is disobedience.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your will in this situation. Lord, we ask that You reveal the truth about this relationship. If this person is not the one You have chosen for ###, give them the strength to let go and trust in Your timing. If this connection is not built on You, Lord, remove it from their life and thoughts completely. We pray for clarity, wisdom, and obedience to Your Word.
Father, we also ask that You purify their heart and mind. If there has been any sin in this relationship, we repent on their behalf and ask for Your forgiveness. Help them to walk in holiness and to honor You in all their interactions. Surround them with godly counsel and friends who will encourage them in Your ways.
Lord, we declare that Your plans for them are good—to prosper them and not to harm them, to give them hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). If this relationship is not part of that future, we trust You to close the door and lead them toward the spouse You have prepared for them. Give them patience and faith to wait on You.
Above all, we pray that their life would be a testimony to Your grace and truth. May they seek You first in all things, and may their relationships reflect Your love and righteousness. We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we are saved and through whom we have access to You. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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