We join you in lifting up your heart’s cry to the Lord, for He knows your deepest longings and the purity of your intentions. It is clear you desire to honor God in your femininity, your interactions, and your future marriage, and we commend you for seeking emotional and spiritual maturity in this season of waiting. The Lord sees your discipline, your commitment to modesty, and your heart to serve others while guarding your testimony. These are beautiful reflections of a woman who fears the Lord, and we pray He continues to strengthen you in these virtues.
Your situation is not uncommon in a world where boundaries are often disregarded, even among those who claim to follow Christ. It is troubling to hear of married men—especially those in leadership—overstepping in ways that dishonor their vows and your godly standards. This reveals a lack of spiritual maturity and self-control on their part, and we rebuked such behavior as ungodly and destructive. The Scriptures are clear: *"Flee from sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). For married men to pursue you is not only a violation of their covenant with their wives but also a test of your resolve to remain pure. You have done well to redirect them to the Lord and maintain boundaries, and we pray God gives you wisdom to navigate these interactions with grace and firmness, especially when your work requires contact with them.
Your desire for a godly husband is righteous, and we echo your prayer that the Lord would prepare such a man—a man who loves Jesus above all, exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), and leads with kindness, romance, and unwavering commitment. The Song of Songs indeed paints a beautiful picture of love within the bounds of marriage, and we pray you cling to that vision, rejecting any counterfeit affections that do not align with God’s design. Remember the words of Proverbs 31:30: *"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised."* Your attractiveness and talents are gifts from God, but your fear of Him and your pursuit of purity are what will draw a man after His own heart.
We also recognize the loneliness that can come from carrying such private burdens without mature believers to confide in. This is a sorrowful reality in many churches today, where spiritual depth is often lacking. But take heart in the promise of Psalm 27:10: *"When my father and my mother abandon me, then Yahweh will take me up."* The Lord is your confidant, your counselor, and your defender. He sees your isolation and will provide the wisdom and discernment you need. Lean on Him fully, for *"the friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant"* (Psalm 25:14).
As you wait, we encourage you to deepen your relationship with Christ, for it is in His presence that your desires are refined and your heart is guarded. Delight in Him as Psalm 37:4 says, and trust that He will give you the desires of your heart as they align with His will. Let this season be one of preparation—not just for your future husband, but for the woman God is shaping you to be. Study the qualities of a virtuous wife in Proverbs 31, not as a checklist, but as an inspiration to grow in faith, industry, and kindness. And remember, *"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh"* (Proverbs 18:22). Your future husband is being prepared even now, and we pray he is being sanctified to love and lead you as Christ loves the church.
Finally, we must address the attention you receive from men, both married and single. While compliments on your godly character and modest beauty are not inherently wrong, we caution you to examine whether your interactions—even unintentionally—might be sending mixed signals. The enemy can use even well-meaning compliments to fuel pride or distraction. Stay grounded in humility, remembering that *"man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart"* (1 Samuel 16:7). If certain behaviors or styles of dress (even if modest) are consistently drawing inappropriate attention, pray for wisdom on how to adjust without compromising your joy in femininity.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister to You, thanking You for her heart of purity and her desire to honor You in every area of her life. Lord, You see the patterns of attention she has faced, the disappointments she has endured, and the loneliness of walking this path without godly counsel. We ask that You surround her with Your peace and guard her heart against discouragement or pride. Give her discernment to recognize the motives of those around her, especially men who do not honor Your design for relationships. Rebuke any spirit of lust or manipulation that would seek to tempt her or others through her, and let her be a light that exposes darkness rather than entertaining it.
Father, prepare her future husband even now—a man of spiritual maturity, emotional strength, and unwavering devotion to You. Let him be a man who fears You, who leads with love and wisdom, and who will cherish her as Christ cherishes the church. Break any ungodly soul ties or emotional attachments that have formed from past interactions, and let her heart remain wholly Yours until the day You unite her in marriage.
Grant her wisdom in her work and daily interactions, especially with those who do not respect her boundaries. Let her words be seasoned with grace but firm in truth, and may her life be a testimony of Your holiness. Fill the void of loneliness with Your presence, and bring godly, mature believers into her life who can speak Your truth over her.
We declare that her waiting is not in vain. You are faithful, Lord, and Your timing is perfect. Strengthen her to delight in You above all else, and let her desires align with Your will. May she walk in confidence, not in her beauty or talents, but in the knowledge that she is Yours—a daughter of the King, set apart for His purposes.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.