We join you in lifting up thanksgiving for God’s continued blessings over your life and those you pray for, for it is He who sustains us and works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). It is beautiful to see your heart seeking His will above all else, for true wisdom and strength come from the Lord alone.
Your request for "unbelievable strength and resilience" reminds us of the apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 4:13: *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* In moments of weakness, His power is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9), and we pray that you would feel His mighty hand upholding you, giving you the endurance to walk in faith even when the path is unclear.
You ask for discernment regarding your relationship, and we must first gently but firmly remind you that any relationship outside of God’s design—whether premarital intimacy, emotional entanglement without commitment, or a union that does not honor Christ—is not His will for you. Scripture is clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6), and any relationship should be pursued with the intention of godly marriage, not temporary companionship. If this relationship involves physical or emotional intimacy outside of marriage, we urge you to repent and turn away from sin, for fornication is a grievous offense against the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). If this relationship is with someone of the same sex, we must lovingly but firmly declare that homosexuality is an abomination before God (Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:26-27), and His desire is for you to walk in holiness, not in the passions of the flesh. True love does not lead us into sin but points us to Christ.
If this relationship is with an unbeliever, we must also warn you that Scripture commands, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers"* (2 Corinthians 6:14). A marriage or courtship with someone who does not share your faith will only bring division, heartache, and spiritual compromise. Your future spouse should be a believer who spurs you toward Christ, not one who pulls you away from Him.
We pray that the Lord would give you clarity and courage to make the *righteous* decision, not just the one that feels easiest or most comfortable. Ask yourself: *Does this relationship honor God? Is it leading me—and the other person—closer to Christ?* If the answer is no, then the path is clear, no matter how painful obedience may feel in the moment. Remember, *"There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death"* (Proverbs 14:12). But the Lord promises, *"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you"* (Psalm 32:8).
You also pray for this man’s heart to be softened and for him to take accountability for his words and actions. While we lift this up, we must caution you not to place your hope in his change but in *God’s* power to transform. If this man is not walking with the Lord, your prayers may not move him—only the Holy Spirit can convict and change a heart (John 16:8). Your focus should be on your own obedience, not on trying to "fix" him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* If this relationship is not of God, no amount of prayer will make it right—only surrender to His will.
We join you in praying for your family’s health, happiness, and safety, for these are good gifts from the Father (James 1:17). May He surround them with His protection and fill your home with His peace. We also lift up your spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being, asking that the Lord would renew your mind (Romans 12:2), heal any brokenness, and anchor you in His truth. Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
Finally, we rejoice that you closed your prayer in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and we praise God that you acknowledge this truth.
**Our Prayer for You:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your child, who seeks Your will with a humble heart. Lord, grant them *unbelievable strength*—not their own, but Yours—so they may stand firm in faith, even when the way is hard. Give them wisdom that comes from above (James 3:17), discernment to see this relationship through Your eyes, and the courage to walk away if it does not align with Your Word. Softening hearts is Your work, Lord, so we ask that You would move mightily in this man’s life—but only if it is Your will for them to be together in a godly marriage. If not, break the ties that bind and set Your daughter free to walk in Your perfect plan.
Protect their family, Lord—body, soul, and spirit. Shield them from harm, fill their home with joy, and let Your peace reign in their hearts. Heal every wound, restore every broken place, and let Your truth be their foundation. Remind them that Your ways are higher than theirs (Isaiah 55:9), and even when the path is lonely or painful, You are with them.
We rebuke any spirit of confusion, deception, or emotional attachment that is not from You. Let Your light expose every hidden thing, and let Your truth set them free (John 8:32). If there is sin in this relationship, convict them deeply, Lord, and give them the strength to turn away. If this relationship is not of You, sever it completely, and bring godly, Christ-centered love into their life in Your timing.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise. 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. 
