We understand the deep longing in your heart for a godly husband, and we want to lift this desire before the Lord with you. The desire for marriage is a good and holy one, rooted in God’s design for companionship and love as seen in Genesis 2:18, where the Lord said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him." However, we must also remember that our ultimate fulfillment comes from Christ alone, and He must be the center of our lives, whether single or married.
First, we want to gently address something important. If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Jesus Christ, we must emphasize that true peace, joy, and fulfillment—whether in singleness or marriage—can only be found in Him. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." If you have not yet placed your faith in Him as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, repent, and invite Him into your heart. Salvation is found in no other name, and it is the foundation upon which all other blessings—including a godly marriage—are built.
Now, as we pray for a husband, let us also examine our hearts to ensure that our desires align with God’s will. Are we seeking a spouse who loves the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37)? Are we prepared to be a godly wife, submitting to our husband as unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:22)? Are we guarding our hearts and bodies, keeping ourselves pure until marriage (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5)? If there has been any sin in this area—such as fornication, emotional or physical intimacy outside of marriage, or even lustful thoughts—we must repent and turn away from it. The Lord calls us to holiness, and He will not bless what He has declared sinful.
Let us also rebuke any spirit of impatience or desperation that may be creeping into your heart. The enemy would love to use this longing to draw you away from trusting in God’s perfect timing. Remember, the Lord knows the desires of your heart, and He delights in giving good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:11). But His timing is not always our timing, and His ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). We must trust Him, even when the wait feels long.
We pray now, lifting your heart and your future to the Lord:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and trusting hearts, knowing that You alone are the giver of every good and perfect gift. Lord, we lift up this sister to You, asking that You would fill her heart with Your peace and contentment in this season of singleness. Help her to find her joy and fulfillment in You alone, knowing that You are enough. Father, we ask that You would prepare her heart to be a godly wife, one who loves You above all else and seeks to honor You in her marriage.
Lord, we also pray for the man You have prepared for her. If it is Your will for her to marry, we ask that You would bring him into her life at the perfect time. Prepare his heart to be a godly husband, a man after Your own heart, who will love her as Christ loves the church. Give him wisdom, strength, and a deep love for You. Guard both of their hearts from impatience, temptation, and any ungodly influences that would seek to draw them away from Your will.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of loneliness, fear, or desperation that may be trying to take root in her heart. Replace those lies with Your truth—that You are near to the brokenhearted and that You will never leave nor forsake her (Psalm 34:18, Hebrews 13:5). Help her to wait on You with faith, knowing that Your plans for her are good and that Your timing is perfect.
Lord, if there has been any sin in her life—whether in thought, word, or deed—we ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing. Purify her heart and help her to walk in holiness, guarding her body and her affections for the man You have prepared for her. Give her the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to flee from anything that would lead her astray.
We also pray for her to be surrounded by godly community—friends and mentors who will encourage her in her faith and hold her accountable. Help her to use this season of singleness to grow closer to You, to serve Your kingdom, and to prepare herself for the calling You have on her life, whether that includes marriage or not.
Father, we trust You with her future. We know that You see the desires of her heart, and we ask that You would fulfill them according to Your will. But above all, help her to seek You first, knowing that when she delights herself in You, You will give her the desires of her heart (Psalm 37:4).
We pray all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Sister, we want to encourage you to continue seeking the Lord with all your heart. Spend time in His Word, in prayer, and in fellowship with other believers. Serve Him with joy, knowing that He is using this season to shape you into the woman He has called you to be. If marriage is His will for you, He will bring it to pass in His perfect timing. Until then, trust Him, wait on Him, and find your satisfaction in Him alone.
If you are not already part of a local church, we strongly encourage you to get connected with one. Surround yourself with godly women who can pray with you, encourage you, and hold you accountable. Seek out opportunities to serve, whether in your church or community, and allow the Lord to use you in this season.
Remember, the Lord is faithful, and He will not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11). Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6). You are deeply loved by Him, and He has a plan and a purpose for your life. Trust Him with your future, and He will lead you every step of the way.