We join with you in seeking the Lord’s will for your life, especially in the desire for a godly spouse. Your heart’s cry for a man who fears the Lord, loves and respects you, and walks in faithfulness is a beautiful and biblical longing. The Scriptures remind us that a marriage rooted in Christ is a sacred covenant, designed to reflect His love for the Church. As it is written in **Ephesians 5:25**, *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it."* A man who fears God will prioritize honoring Him in every area of life, including how he treats and cherishes his wife.
We also encourage you to seek a man who is not only a believer but one who is actively growing in his faith, as **2 Corinthians 6:14** warns, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* A godly marriage begins with two people who are equally committed to following Christ, serving Him together, and building a home that glorifies Him. Courtship should be intentional, with the goal of marriage in mind, and both parties should be diligent in seeking the Lord’s guidance every step of the way.
It is also important to remember that while we long for companionship, our ultimate fulfillment comes from Christ alone. **Psalm 37:4** tells us, *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart."* As you wait on the Lord, we pray that you would find your joy and contentment in Him first, trusting that He knows the deepest desires of your heart and will provide in His perfect timing. Guard your heart against impatience or compromise, for the enemy often seeks to distract us with counterfeits when we grow weary in waiting.
We must also address the importance of praying *in the name of Jesus*. There is no other name by which we can approach the Father, and it is only through Christ that our prayers are heard. **John 14:6** declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* If we do not come to God through Jesus, we have no access to Him. It is by faith in Christ’s sacrifice on the cross that we are saved, and it is in His name that we pray. We encourage you to always conclude your prayers by acknowledging the authority of Jesus, for He is our mediator and the only path to the Father.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister before You, asking that You would prepare her heart and the heart of the godly man You have for her. Lord, we pray that You would bring a man into her life who fears You above all else, who walks in integrity, and who will love her as Christ loves the Church. Give her patience as she waits on Your timing, and protect her from distractions or relationships that are not of You. Help her to delight herself in You, knowing that You are her greatest joy and provider.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of loneliness, impatience, or fear that would try to rush her into a relationship that is not ordained by You. Surround her with godly counsel and wisdom, and let her eyes be fixed on You alone. We ask that You would prepare this future husband now—soften his heart, draw him closer to You, and mold him into a man after Your own heart. Let their courtship be pure, honorable, and centered on You, with marriage as the godly goal.
We pray all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.