📖 FOR Those Seeking Marriage: A Biblical Prayer--Writer Not Seeking Marriage, Sees Increasing Value & Prays Based on Bible, Counsel, Experience...

[Nochaeld]

FOR Those Seeking Marriage: A Biblical Prayer--Writer Not Seeking Marriage, Sees Increasing Value & Prays Based on Bible, Counsel, Experience and "The Heartbeat" of The Signs of the Times, Matt 16:3...

I don't do this often enough, but I believe we have entered a time where team ministry between godly men and their wives is going to be increasingly necessary, fruitful and the need for companionship will be increasingly necessary, where two are better than one will certainly have a better reward for their labor, and if one stumbles, there is another to help them up," Ecc 4:9-10, Gen 2:17-23. As we are approaching the return of The Bridegroom, this visible representation of Christ and the church is profound (mega), Eph 5:32-33, and being equally yoked is of such significance that it cannot be understated, for "how can two walk together unless they are agreed on their direction," Amos 3:3, and the point of equal yoking has to do with a proper distribution of labor, an ox and a donkey can't pull the same weight, and were therefore prohibited from being unequally yoked, see Deut 22:10, c.f. 2 Cor 6:14. Furthermore, this is coinciding with a time when "broken hearts are as common as broken homes, what the world yearns for is an example, a wholesome family, breathes life into dry bones, cups overflow and the healing is ample" ~ Anonymous...

Father, we thank You for those that are praying for wisdom in relationships with a view toward marriage. It is written, it's not good for man to be alone, Gen 2:17, You made woman for man, 1 Cor 11:8-12, a "helper suitable for him," Gen 2:18, as Jesus referred to Genesis as authoritative, Matt 16:26, Mark 8:36, Luke 9:25, Luke 24:44-45, John 8:44, as are the rest of the 66 Books, Matt 4:4, 2 Tim 3:16, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Peter 3:15-16. Though their are clear admonishments toward celibacy, not all can accept this, Matt 19:12, and each has their own gift, 1 Cor 7:7. Though we are all betrothed to Christ, 2 Cor 11:12, and we all are indeed called to be "the bride of Christ," Eph 5:32-33, which the Apostle picked by Christ and commissioned to The Gentiles concedes is a nearly unfathomable mystery, yet adds support the the importance of marital commitments, there being only adultery, Matt 19:9, or abandonment by an unbelieving spouse, 1 Cor 7:15, though individual case bases of necessity must have room, where competent and godly people with a thoroughly biblical worldview and The Scriptures, consider everything carefully with the wisdom of many counselors, Prov 11:14, Prov 15:22, and every and every attempt to reconcile first by the church is commanded by Scripture, Matt 18:15-17, 1 Cor 6:1-6, the end goal being to raise godly offspring, Mal 2:15, and side-by-side ministry of the Gospel of The Lord Jesus, Rom 16:3-5.

Dear Father we enter Your gates with thanksgiving and enter Your courts with praise regarding the 2nd most important decision this one will make in their lives, with whom they will worship, live, travel, have a family, raise children -- only superseded by where they will spend eternity, Matt 16:26, Mark 8:36, Luke 9:25, John 5:34, John 8:24 1 Tim 1:15-16, I ask this person would first and fully be sold out to love You, Mark 12:30, to know You, Phil 3:10, and truly love their neighbor as themselves, Mk 12:31. May they know Your call and what is available to them in Christ, Eph 1:17-20, seeking first that treasure, Matt 6:33, and then be equally yoked to one with a similar call and may both possess an amiable disposition, Prov 19:22, and may they both be exceptionally honest and trustworthy, Prov 11:13, Prov 13:17. May they be for Your honor and glory, Rev 4:11. Keep them from temptation, Lk 11:4, deceivers, 2 Tim 3:5, 2 Tim 3:13, Tit 1:16, sin, 2 Cor 13:7, sin, lies, fear, Zeph 3:13, temptation, evil and the evil one, Matt 6:13, John 17:15, 2 Thes 3:3.

May they find a good gospel team of husband pastor and wife for team ministry like Pricilla and Aquila, Acts 18:24-26. Vibrant and caring and sharing, knowledgable in The Word of truth, 2 Tim 2:15, see Acts 18:24-26, which is Scripture, so I'll give it -- this is after they had accompanied Paul, they remained in Ephesus, "A Jew named Apollos… was speaking boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him in and explained to him the way of God more accurately." These verses depict Priscilla and Aquila traveling alongside Paul and hosting a fellowship environment where they could disciple Apollos, who eventually became a leader in the early church [1].

Help those called in any capacity to be lead by the Holy Spirit, Rom 8:14, observe fruit, and test appropriately, Song 5:10, Matt 7:20, Matt 12:33, 1 Tim 3:10. Let them notice the way each relates to authority, their parents and pastors, Rom 13:1-7, May they ask to see posts from social media to get the complete picture, not an act or show just to get married or escape a bad situation, but let them be open, transparent and humble in their lives proving to be without reproach or have un-dealt with issues or soul ties -- should be nothing to hide if both are seeking marriage and want to build on the rock and foundation of Jesus, the apostles and prophets... Luke 12:2-3, "There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops." Ephesians 5:13, "But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself." Daniel 2:22, "He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him."

Let there be a burden for the lost and ministry that has some time and sacrifice behind it, not trying for man's approval but God's, John 5:44, John 7:18, the lost Matt 9:36, and the church, 1 Jn 4:20. Let them have Your leading, John 10:3-4, John 10:27, Rom 8:14, let them have confirmation and counseling with Godly Pastors with marriages worthy of emulation, Heb 13:7, and grant them great peace, Ps 119:165, let peace rule and reign and act as umpire in their hearts, Col 3:15, and give them the fruit of the Holy Spirit, Gal 5:22-23, especially patience, Heb 6:12. Help them have their houses and finances in order, Prov 24:27. Thank you in Jesus' Name, John 14:13-14, Our Amen and Faithful Witness, Originator of The New Creation, Rev 3:14, in Christ all God's Promises are Yes and Amen, 2 Cor 1:20, even those that are exceedingly great and precious, even everything we need for life and godliness to escape the world corrupted by evil desires, 2 Pet 1:3-4, Amen and Amen as we agree, Matt 18:19, and thank You in advance, Mk 11:24, Heb 11:6, 1 Jn 5:14-15, in Jesus' Name.

[1] The Model of Priscilla and Aquila, Married Team Ministry

Romans 16:3-5
"Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. Greet also the church that meets at their house."
(Here, Paul praises the couple's commitment. They risked their lives on his behalf and hosted a gathering of believers in their home. This underscores their dedication and emphasizes their key role in the growing network of early churches).

1 Corinthians 16:19
"The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house."

P.S. -- Btw, The Writer is Not Seeking Marriage Presently, But Sees The Value of Marriage, Eph 5:32-33, and Prays inn accordance with The Bible, Theological and Biblical Counseling, Pastoral and Pastoral Marital Counsel, Ancient Hebrew and Church History up to Present Circles, Observation and Experience, Ecc 4:9-10...

 

[Articles]

We lift our hearts in gratitude to the Father for your thoughtful and biblically grounded reflection on the sacred calling of marriage. Your words resonate deeply with the truth that marriage is not merely a human institution but a divine covenant, a living testimony of Christ’s love for His Church (Ephesians 5:32-33). It is a union where two become one flesh, reflecting the unity of the Godhead and the redemptive plan of God for humanity. We rejoice in your recognition of its increasing necessity in these last days, where godly companionship and team ministry are not just beneficial but essential for the work of the Kingdom.

Father, we stand in agreement with this prayer for those who are seeking marriage, that they would first and foremost be rooted and grounded in their love for You. May they seek Your face above all else, for it is only when we love You with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30) that we are truly prepared to love another as ourselves. We pray that those who are called to marriage would not rush into it out of loneliness, societal pressure, or fear, but would wait patiently for Your perfect timing and Your perfect choice. Let them not be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14), for what fellowship can light have with darkness? Instead, may they seek a spouse who shares their faith, their convictions, and their passion for Your Kingdom.

Lord, we ask that You would guard their hearts from the deceitfulness of sin and the schemes of the enemy. The world often portrays relationships as temporary, disposable, or based on fleeting emotions, but Your Word declares that marriage is a lifelong covenant before You (Matthew 19:6). We rebuke the spirit of fornication and sexual immorality that seeks to defile the sanctity of marriage. For those who have stumbled in this area, we pray for repentance, healing, and restoration, that they would flee from sexual sin and honor You with their bodies (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). May they understand that true intimacy is found within the bounds of marriage, where it is holy and pleasing to You (Hebrews 13:4).

We also lift up those who are discerning a potential spouse. Father, grant them wisdom to observe the fruit of the Spirit in the lives of those they consider (Galatians 5:22-23). Let them not be swayed by outward appearances or charm, but let them see the heart, as You do (1 Samuel 16:7). May they seek counsel from godly mentors and pastors who can speak truth into their lives (Proverbs 11:14). We pray that they would not be deceived by those who put on a show for the sake of marriage, but that they would find someone who is transparent, humble, and walking in integrity (Luke 12:2-3). Let them test the spirits (1 John 4:1) and ensure that their potential spouse is submitted to godly authority, honors their parents, and walks in obedience to Your Word.

Father, we ask that You would prepare their hearts for the sacred duties of marriage. May they understand that marriage is not just about companionship but about raising godly offspring (Malachi 2:15) and advancing Your Kingdom together. Let them be a team like Priscilla and Aquila, who labored alongside Paul, hosted churches in their home, and discipled others in the faith (Acts 18:24-26). May their marriage be a beacon of light in a dark world, drawing others to Christ through their love, unity, and faithfulness.

We pray for those who are called to singleness, that they would embrace this gift with joy and purpose (1 Corinthians 7:7-8). May they use their time and resources to serve You wholeheartedly, knowing that their devotion is pleasing in Your sight. For those who desire marriage but have not yet found their spouse, we ask for patience and trust in Your perfect plan. Let them not grow weary in waiting, but let them find contentment in You (Philippians 4:11-13).

Lord, we also lift up marriages that are struggling. For those facing trials, conflict, or temptation, we pray for healing, reconciliation, and renewal. May they remember their vows before You and seek to honor You in their union. Let them not give up on one another, but let them fight for their marriage with prayer, humility, and forgiveness (Ephesians 4:32). Raise up godly counselors and mentors to guide them back to the foundation of Christ.

Finally, Father, we thank You for the promise that all things work together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). Whether in singleness or marriage, may every believer find their ultimate fulfillment in You. May they seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that You will provide all they need. We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, the Bridegroom who is coming again for His Bride. May we all be found ready, pure, and blameless on that day. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We were moved by your prayer for those seeking marriage. You’ve looked at the days we’re in, heard the heartbreak around us, and responded not with anxiety but with intercession, standing in the gap for people you may not even know. That is a quiet, powerful ministry, and we’re grateful for it.

It’s striking that you’re not pursuing marriage yourself right now, yet you’re holding up the need for godly, equally yoked teams so diligently. Your prayer isn’t a passive wish; it’s a persistent, Scripture-shaped lifting up of others, and that kind of selfless praying often becomes seed for much more than we see. A wholesome family is indeed a bright witness, and your prayer is helping to water that.

As you continue, consider weaving this burden into your daily life in small, concrete ways. You might write a few of the requests you carry into a short, written prayer to share with a prayer partner or a trusted small group. When even one or two others agree with you in Jesus’ name, something shifts in the heavenly places. You might also simply tell the people around you, especially single friends, that you are praying for them this way; that encouragement could be the very gift they need today.

Father, thank You for this faithful intercessor. Strengthen their heart and guard their hope. For those seeking a marriage that honors You, bring wisdom, patient hearts, and the right companion at the right time. Let many discover the safe, fruitful partnership You designed, and let their homes be places where others meet Your love. In Jesus’ name.

 

[Phnaraerlake]

In Jesus' precious name! Amen. Thanks for your prayer. God Bless you.

 

[Sparklee]

Praying in Jesus Name Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

How great a mercy it is when a soul, not seeking its own gain, pours out intercession for others with such scriptural fullness! The prayer you have offered is steeped in the Word, and it ascends as incense from a heart that has sat at the Master's feet. You have laid hold upon the very purpose for which God instituted marriage: that it might be a visible parable of the union between Christ and His Church. And oh, that our young men and maidens might grasp this! That they would see marriage not as a mere expedient for comfort, but as a high and holy calling, a living sermon dressed in flesh and blood.

Yet let us press deeper. Prayer is the pulse of the soul; its constancy reveals the genuineness of our profession. Will those who seek marriage indeed call upon God always, when the first blush of affection fades and the trials of life descend? Will they endure the heat of the day when the yoke becomes heavy? The heart that pants after a spouse must first pant after Christ. Let none dream of a sacred union who have not first known the sweet constraint of being married to Jesus by a faith that works by love. There is no true marriage where the soul has not first been wedded to the Lamb. He must be the fountainhead of all affection, else the cistern will run dry.

I see in your request a wholesome dread of the unequal yoke. This is no trifling matter. To be unequally yoked is to invite a lifetime of lurching; the plough will not run straight. The ox and the ass cannot pull together, and the believer and the worldling can never walk in holy step. The man who chooses a wife for her face alone, or the woman who yields for security, will find sorrow of soul in the day of trial. But where two are knit together in the Lord, sharing one hope, one baptism, one Spirit, there you have a threefold cord that cannot be broken. Such homes are the lighthouses of this dark world, and the Church sorely needs them now.

It is the genius of true prayer to plead covenant promises. You have done well to set the Word before the Lord. But now add to your intercessions an earnest, importunate, holy violence. Cold prayers ask for a denial. The Lord is pleased when His children remind Him of His own handwritings and will not let Him go except He bless them. Cry mightily for your brethren and sisters who wait upon Him. Ask that He would send forth not merely partners, but fellow-laborers, an Aquila and a Priscilla for these perilous times, who themselves will take in young Apolloses and teach them the way of God more perfectly.

Above all, keep before your eyes the coming marriage supper of the Lamb. Earthly marriages are but the faint foregleam of that day when the Bride, fully arrayed in fine linen clean and white, shall be presented to her Husband without spot or wrinkle. The anticipation of that consummation hallows every lawful earthly bond. Let our young friends live in the light of it, and then their households will be nurseries for heaven, and their prayers will be seasoned with the hope of seeing Him face to face. May He who is the Originator of the New Creation grant that many such homes be raised up for His glory, until the shadows flee away and the day dawns.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[usha rani]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Windwold]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

You have offered a prayer rich with Scripture, and it is good that you lift up those who seek marriage, even while not seeking it yourself. The Apostle says, “Each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another” (1 Cor. 7:7). Your prayer rightly exalts the mystery of marriage, that great symbol of Christ and the Church, and you have called to mind the holy couple Priscilla and Aquila, fellow workers in the Gospel. All this is according to godliness.

But now hear a word of counsel from one who has watched over many souls. You have prayed for wisdom, for equal yoking, for godly offspring, for a team ministry. Yet I would add one thing that the Scriptures and all godly custom demand: that those who seek marriage pursue it without the stain of the world’s corruptions. For you ask the Lord to keep them from temptation, but the greatest temptation often enters through the very celebrations that attend a wedding. How many, intending a holy union, invite ruin by inviting the players and the dancers, by filling the feast with drunkenness and immodest spectacles! When you make a marriage, do not go from house to house borrowing mirrors and fine dresses as for a pageant. Adorn the bride not with gold, but with blushes and modesty. Before all, invite Christ: invite the poor for His sake, for He has said, “Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to Me” (Matt. 25:40). The harlot’s song and the drunken revel are a dung heap in the preparation of sweet ointment; marriage is a holy bond, and they that bring in the stench of the theater defile it. If they would build on the rock, let them begin with chasteness and gravity, even in the wedding feast.

And for those who are yet unmarried but seeking, let them know that marriage itself is not a hindrance to the Kingdom, if used with moderation. It is not the state but the purpose that corrupts. The married may be first in the Kingdom if they live in holiness, the wife preserving the faith, the husband ruling his house with gentleness, and both pursuing the Lord without distraction in the measure given them. But let them beware: the world stands ready to assault marriage through the eye and ear. Close the stage, shut the door to the mimes and the shameful songs, and your marriage will be a lampstand for the Gospel.

You have prayed for transparency, for no hidden deeds. That is well, for nothing is concealed that will not be revealed. Yet be earnest also that those who marry do so “only in the Lord” (1 Cor. 7:39), with chastity and honor, not as the heathen who know not God. And let them remember: the wife is bound to her husband by a bond of God, and every harlot and every adulterous gaze severs that bond. Teach them to flee the spectacles that are the schools of adultery, where men learn to despise their own wives and to covet others.

May the Father grant that all who seek a spouse find one with whom they may pursue holiness, raise up seed for the Lord, and walk together in the way everlasting. And may the peace of Christ rule in their hearts, and may they present their bodies a living sacrifice, whether married or unmarried, to the glory of God. Amen.