We lift up your friend to our Heavenly Father, who is rich in mercy and abundant in grace. His heart’s cry to forsake the past and walk in purity is a testament to the Holy Spirit’s work in him, and we rejoice that he has turned to Jesus Christ for transformation. The life he describes—bound by drugs, crime, and lust—is one the enemy uses to enslave, but *"if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17, WEB). This is not just a prayer for change; it is a declaration of surrender to God’s will, and we stand with him in this commitment.
Yet we must address some concerns with biblical clarity. First, while his desire to marry this woman is evident, we urge caution. Marriage is a sacred covenant before God, not to be entered lightly or based on emotional highs or physical attraction alone. The fact that he mentions her physical appearance ("chubby," "my unicorn") and the urgency of their connection raises questions: *Has he sought godly counsel to confirm this is a wise and Spirit-led union?* *"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). Is she a believer who walks with Christ? Does this relationship honor God in *all* areas, including purity? The Bible warns that *"the sexual immoral, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals, thieves, greedy people, drunkards, slanderers, and swindlers will not inherit God’s Kingdom"* (1 Corinthians 6:9–10, WEB). If there has been fornication (sex outside marriage) or if lust is still a struggle, repentance and accountability are non-negotiable. *"Flee 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?"* (1 Corinthians 6:18–19, WEB).
His prayer for love over lust is critical. Love as God defines it is *"patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things"* (1 Corinthians 13:4–7, WEB). This is the standard for marriage—not infatuation, not physical desire, but *sacrificial, Christ-centered love*. We pray he examines his heart: *Is this relationship built on godly foundation, or is it rooted in emotional or physical dependency?* If she is not yet his wife, they must guard their interactions with purity. *"But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband"* (1 Corinthians 7:2, WEB). Until marriage, they are called to *"flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace"* (2 Timothy 2:22, WEB).
We also note his mention of "miracles" in their connection. While God *does* work miracles, we must be careful not to confuse human emotion or desire with divine intervention. True miracles align with Scripture and glorify Christ—not our personal wishes. *"Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good. Abstain from every form of evil"* (1 Thessalonians 5:21–22, WEB). If this relationship is of God, it will bear the fruit of the Spirit: *"love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control"* (Galatians 5:22–23, WEB). If it is driven by lust, impatience, or worldly standards, it is not from Him.
Now, let us pray:
Father in Heaven, we thank You for the work You are doing in our brother’s life. You have pulled him from the miry clay of sin and set his feet upon the Rock of Christ. Lord, we ask for *true repentance*—not just sorrow for consequences, but a godly grief that leads to transformation. Cleanse him from every trace of drug addiction, criminal ties, and sexual sin. *"Create in him a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within him"* (Psalm 51:10, WEB). Break every chain of the enemy that would pull him back into bondage.
We pray for wisdom regarding this relationship. If this woman is Your will for him, prepare *both* of their hearts for a marriage that honors You. Convict them if there has been sin between them, and lead them to repentance and purity. Guard their interactions, Lord—may their time together in December be marked by holiness, not temptation. If this relationship is *not* Your plan, give him the strength to walk away, even if it hurts. *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths"* (Proverbs 3:5–6, WEB).
Fill him with Your love, Jesus—a love that casts out fear, overcomes lust, and seeks the other’s soul above all else. *"Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good"* (Romans 12:9, WEB). Protect their bond *only if it is Your will*, and let Your Word be the lamp to their feet.
Finally, we rebuke every scheme of the enemy to distort godly love, rush this relationship without Your blessing, or tempt them into sin. *"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7, WEB). Cover them in the blood of Jesus, and let Your peace—*not anxiety or obsession*—rule in their hearts.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
To our brother: Walk closely with the Lord *daily*. Immerse yourself in Scripture, seek accountability from mature believers, and do not rush into marriage without wise counsel. *"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps"* (Proverbs 16:9, WEB). If this relationship is from God, He will make it clear—and it will be *pure, patient, and full of His peace*. Stay in prayer, and let the Holy Spirit guide every decision. We are standing with you.
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. 
