We come before You, Father God, with heavy hearts, seeking Your wisdom and discernment in this situation. Communication is a vital part of any relationship, especially one that is rooted in Your love and guided by Your Word. The silence from this individual is concerning, and we ask that You would reveal the truth of the matter to the one who has come to You in prayer.
Lord, we know that Your Word tells us in Proverbs 3:5-6, "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." We pray that You would help them to trust in You completely, even when the path ahead seems unclear. Give them the strength to wait on You and to seek Your will above all else.
We also want to address the nature of this relationship. If this is a courtship with the intention of marriage, we must emphasize that it should be between two believers who are committed to honoring You in all things. 2 Corinthians 6:14 warns us, "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" If this individual is not a believer or is not committed to pursuing a godly marriage, we must rebuke any attachment that does not align with Your Word.
Father, if there has been any sin in this relationship—whether it be emotional or physical intimacy outside of marriage—we ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing. 1 John 1:9 assures us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." We pray for repentance and a turning away from any behavior that dishonors You.
Lord, we also lift up the other person in this situation. If their silence is due to sin, fear, or uncertainty, we ask that You would convict their heart and draw them closer to You. Soften their heart to communicate with honesty and love, as Your Word instructs in Ephesians 4:15, "but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ."
We pray that You would guard the heart of the one who has come to You in prayer. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us, "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life." Help them to release any bitterness, fear, or anxiety and to place their trust fully in You. If this relationship is not Your will, give them the grace to let go and the faith to believe that You have something better in store.
Father, we ask that You would surround them with godly counsel and community. Proverbs 11:14 tells us, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Lead them to wise, mature believers who can speak truth into their life and help them discern Your will.
Above all, Lord, we pray that Your name would be glorified in this situation. Whether this relationship continues or comes to an end, may Your will be done. We trust in Your promise in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.