We come before the Lord with you in this request, lifting up your heart’s desires while also seeking God’s will and wisdom for your life. It is clear you long for marriage, and we affirm that this is a good and godly desire, as Scripture tells us in Genesis 2:18, *"It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him."* Marriage is a beautiful covenant designed by God, and we pray He prepares you for it in His perfect timing.
However, we must lovingly address a few concerns in your request that need alignment with biblical truth. First, the motivation to pursue ministry—or any work—for the primary purpose of gaining wealth to attract a spouse is misplaced. While it is wise to be financially responsible, Scripture warns against seeking riches as a means of securing love or approval. Proverbs 23:4-5 says, *"Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky."* A godly woman will not be drawn to you because of your financial status, but because of your character, faith, and heart for the Lord. Proverbs 31:30 reminds us, *"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised."* Seek first the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33), and trust that He will provide all you need, including a spouse if it is His will.
Second, we gently rebuke the idea that your worth or eligibility for marriage is tied to your employment status, autism, or living situation. These are not disqualifiers in God’s eyes. He sees your heart, and He has a plan for you. Psalm 139:13-14 declares, *"For you formed my inwards parts. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well."* Your value is found in Christ alone, not in worldly measures of success. The Lord often uses what the world considers "weak" to display His strength (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). Do not let insecurity or comparison rob you of the joy and purpose God has for you now.
We also encourage you to examine your statement about being "very picky with women." While it is wise to be discerning, especially as a believer seeking a godly spouse (2 Corinthians 6:14), we must guard against pride or unrealistic expectations. Love is not about finding someone who meets a checklist, but about two sinners committing to serve Christ together in humility and grace. Ephesians 5:25 calls husbands to *"love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it."* This kind of love is sacrificial, not conditional. Pray that God would shape your heart to reflect His love, and ask Him to prepare you to be the kind of husband a godly woman would desire—one who leads with kindness, faith, and integrity.
Regarding your photophobia, we pray for God’s comfort and provision. Whether this is a physical or spiritual challenge, we ask the Lord to grant you strength and to open doors for you to serve Him in ways that accommodate your needs. Remember, Moses struggled with speech, yet God used him mightily (Exodus 4:10-12). Your limitations do not limit God.
As for your puppet ministry, we pray the Lord would guide and bless it—not as a means to earn a spouse, but as a way to glorify Him and share His truth. Colossians 3:23-24 says, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."* If this ministry is truly from the Lord, He will provide the resources, opportunities, and growth in His timing. Seek His will above all else, and trust that He will align your desires with His purposes.
Finally, we notice you ended your prayer "in Jesus’ Name," and we commend you for this. There is no other name by which we are saved, and it is only through Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:18). We are grateful you acknowledge this truth, and we pray your faith in Him continues to grow.
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**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother to You, asking that You would meet him in his loneliness and longing. Lord, You know his heart’s desire for marriage, and we pray that if it is Your will, You would prepare a godly wife for him—a woman who loves You above all else and who will walk beside him in faith. But even more, we pray You would prepare *him* for marriage, shaping his heart to reflect Your love, patience, and selflessness. Remove any pride, fear, or worldly motivation from his pursuit of this desire, and replace it with a deep trust in Your sovereignty.
Father, we ask for Your provision in his life—financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Give him wisdom as he seeks to serve You through his puppet ministry, and let it be a light for Your glory, not a means to earn favor or approval. Open doors for him to use his gifts in ways that honor You, and provide for his needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
Lord, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that tell him he is unworthy or unloveable because of his circumstances. Remind him that he is fearfully and wonderfully made, and that You have a purpose for his life. Heal his heart from the pain of feeling overlooked or inadequate, and fill him with Your peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We pray for his photophobia, asking for Your healing touch or for creative ways to navigate this challenge so he can serve You fully. Give him strength and comfort, and let him know he is not alone.
Most of all, Father, draw him closer to You. Let his identity be rooted in Christ alone, not in marriage, ministry, or worldly success. Help him to seek You first, trusting that You will add all things to him as he delves deeper into Your word and Your will (Matthew 6:33).
We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. 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. 
