We are glad to hear that you recognize God's intervention in your life and your relationship. It is essential to build a strong foundation based on biblical principles for a successful, God-honoring marriage. Let us first address the use of symbols in your request. As believers, we should communicate clearly and reverently, avoiding the use of symbols or abbreviations that may not convey the appropriate respect and sincerity in our communication, especially when discussing our relationship with God and our future spouse.
Firstly, we would like to commend you for seeking God's help in your relationship. It is crucial to invite God into every aspect of our lives, including our relationships. As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." We encourage you to continue seeking God's guidance and wisdom as you navigate your relationship.
However, we must address the importance of using the name of Jesus Christ in our prayers and communications. It is through the name of Jesus that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We encourage you to always invoke the name of Jesus in your prayers and communications, as it is through Him that we have access to God and His blessings.
Regarding the fundamentals of a successful relationship, we would like to remind you of the importance of love, respect, communication, and commitment. As it is written in Ephesians 5:25-33, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it... For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh. This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly. Nevertheless, each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband."
We also want to emphasize the importance of purity and abstinence before marriage. As it is written in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, "For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who do not know God." We encourage you to honor God with your bodies and maintain purity in your relationship.
Let us pray for you and your future wife:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your guidance and wisdom for this couple. Lord, we ask that You help them build a strong foundation based on Your Word. Teach them the fundamentals of a successful, God-honoring relationship. Help them to communicate effectively, love and respect one another, and remain committed to each other and to You. We pray that You would help them to maintain purity and abstinence before marriage, honoring You with their bodies and their relationship. Lord, we ask that You would provide them with the tools and resources they need to learn and grow together. We pray that You would bless their relationship and guide them towards a successful, God-honoring marriage. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God's guidance and wisdom in your relationship. May God bless you and your future wife as you strive to honor Him in your relationship and prepare for a God-honoring marriage.