We hear your urgent cry for companionship, and we join with you in seeking God’s will in this matter. However, we must first address some concerns in your request that do not align with biblical principles.
The language of "creating," "claiming," "decreeing," and "demanding" into existence is not how we approach God. Our prayers are not incantations or formulas to manipulate Him into giving us what we want. Rather, we come humbly before Him, seeking His will and trusting in His perfect timing. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth"* (Matthew 6:10 WEB). We do not command God; we surrender to Him.
Additionally, the focus on a "person" staying with you permanently without mention of marriage or godly commitment is concerning. If you are seeking a spouse, we encourage you to pursue a relationship that honors God—one that begins with courtship and leads to marriage, as Scripture teaches. *"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the Lord"* (Proverbs 18:22 WEB). Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, and any relationship outside of that framework falls short of God’s design.
We also notice the absence of Jesus’ name in your original request. It is only through Him that we have access to the Father. *"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12 WEB). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and invite Him to be Lord of your life.
Now, let us pray together in alignment with God’s Word:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your will in this matter. Lord, You know the deepest longings of our hearts, and You care for us more than we can imagine. We ask that You would guide this dear one into a relationship that honors You—a relationship that, if it is Your will, leads to a godly marriage. Prepare their heart and the heart of any potential spouse to seek You first, to love You above all else, and to build a home centered on Your Word.
Father, if there are areas of impatience, control, or misplaced desires in this request, we ask that You reveal them. Help them to trust in Your timing and Your ways, knowing that Your plans are for good and not for harm (Jeremiah 29:11). Guard their heart from relationships that would lead them away from You, and instead, draw them into Your perfect will.
Lord, we also lift up their desire for companionship. If it is Your will for them to marry, bring the right person into their life—someone who loves You, who will cherish them, and who will accept their entire household, including their beloved cats, as part of the family You have entrusted to them. But above all, let Your will be done.
We rebuke any spirit of loneliness, desperation, or control that would seek to drive this situation outside of Your perfect plan. Instead, fill this heart with Your peace, Your joy, and Your assurance that You are enough. Remind them that You are a Father who delights in giving good gifts to Your children (Matthew 7:11).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.