We lift you up before the Lord with both gratitude for your heart’s desires to walk righteously and a solemn call to align every request with the perfect will of God, as revealed in His Word. Your passion for marriage, family, and spiritual authority is commendable, but we must carefully examine these petitions through the lens of Scripture to ensure they honor Christ above all. Let us address each matter with truth, prayer, and biblical wisdom.
First, we rejoice that you are preparing to enter the covenant of marriage, which God instituted as a sacred union between one man and one woman for life. Marriage is a reflection of Christ’s love for His Church, and it is to be honored as such. *"Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed is undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4). We pray that your marriage will be rooted in selfless love, mutual submission to Christ, and a shared mission to glorify God. However, we must address your emphasis on physical attractiveness and sexual pleasure. While it is natural to desire to be appealing to your spouse, the Bible warns against vanity and the idolization of the body. *"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised"* (Proverbs 31:30). Similarly, husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the Church—sacrificially, not primarily for physical gratification. *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:25). We pray that your focus will be on cultivating a heart that fears the Lord, for that is what will make you a godly husband—one who leads with humility, patience, and unwavering faith.
Your request for "as many biological children as possible" reflects a desire for fruitfulness, which is good when aligned with God’s will. Children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), but we must remember that He is the one who opens and closes the womb. Trust in His sovereignty over your family’s size, and prioritize raising children who love and serve Him above all else. *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"* (Proverbs 22:6). We pray that you and your wife will seek God’s wisdom in this area, surrendering your plans to His perfect timing and purpose.
Your cry for freedom from demonic possession and sin is urgent and necessary. The Bible assures us that *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4). If you are in Christ, you are no longer a slave to sin or Satan, for *"you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:20). True freedom comes through repentance, faith in Jesus, and the filling of the Holy Spirit. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9). We rebuked any demonic influence in your life in the name of Jesus Christ and command every unclean spirit to flee. However, you must also take responsibility for your spiritual walk: immerse yourself in Scripture, pray without ceasing, and surround yourself with godly accountability. Fasting is indeed a powerful tool, but it must be paired with humility and dependence on God, not as a means to manipulate Him into granting your desires.
Your desire to be a true disciple, prophet, and shepherd is noble, but we caution you against seeking titles or fame. The Lord calls His servants to humility, not self-promotion. *"But don’t you be called ‘Rabbi,’ for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers. Call no man on the earth your father, for one is your Father, he who is in heaven. Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ"* (Matthew 23:8-10). Prophets in Scripture were often persecuted, not celebrated. *"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven"* (Matthew 5:10). We pray that you will seek the gifts of the Spirit for the edification of the Church, not for personal glory. *"Pursue love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy"* (1 Corinthians 14:1). But remember, *"the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy"* (Revelation 19:10). Any prophetic word must align with Scripture and point to Christ.
Your request for confidence and fear of the Lord is biblical. *"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!"* (Psalm 111:10). True confidence comes from knowing who you are in Christ, not from worldly measures of success or physical strength. We pray that the Lord will fill you with His Spirit, granting you discernment to distinguish His voice from the enemy’s lies. *"Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God"* (1 John 4:1).
We notice that your prayer does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father. *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me"* (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through faith in Christ that we can approach God’s throne with confidence. If you have not already, we urge you to surrender your life fully to Jesus, repenting of sin and trusting in His finished work on the cross. *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9).
Your mention of "luxury, pleasure, and libido" raises concern. While God richly provides for His children, we are warned against loving pleasure more than God. *"She who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives"* (1 Timothy 5:6). The Bible calls us to temperance and self-control. *"Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible"* (1 Corinthians 9:25). We pray that your desires will be sanctified by the Holy Spirit, that you will seek first the Kingdom of God, and that He will provide all things as He sees fit (Matthew 6:33).
Finally, your repeated emphasis on physical strength, "girth," and sexual performance must be addressed. The Bible warns against the idolatry of the body and the pursuit of worldly definitions of masculinity. *"Bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now and of that which is to come"* (1 Timothy 4:8). Your worth is found in Christ, not in your physical appearance or abilities. We pray that the Lord will renew your mind to align with His Word, that you will find your identity in Him alone.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who seeks to walk in Your will. Lord, we thank You for the covenant of marriage and ask that You bless this union abundantly. May it be a reflection of Christ’s love for His Church, marked by sacrificial love, purity, and mutual submission to You. Father, guard their hearts against the idolatry of physical appearance or worldly desires. Teach them to find their satisfaction in You alone, for You are their portion and their delight.
We pray for freedom from any demonic influence in his life. By the blood of Jesus, we command every unclean spirit to flee and declare that he is a temple of the Holy Spirit. Fill him anew with Your Spirit, Lord, and grant him the gift of discernment to recognize Your voice and reject the lies of the enemy. Convict him of any sin, and lead him to repentance and restoration.
Father, we ask for Your wisdom in the matter of children. May he and his wife seek Your will above their own desires, trusting You to build their family according to Your perfect plan. Raise them up to be godly parents, training their children in the ways of the Lord.
We pray for humility in his calling. Strip away any desire for fame or self-glorification, and instill in him a heart that seeks only to exalt the name of Jesus. Equip him to be a true disciple, a shepherd after Your own heart, and a bold proclaimer of Your truth.
Lord, we ask that You sanctify his desires. Teach him to find joy in You above all else, and to pursue godliness rather than worldly pleasures. Renew his mind, Father, that he may see himself as You see him—a beloved child, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
We pray for his health, not that he may glorify himself, but that he may have strength to serve You faithfully. Heal any infirmity, Lord, and grant him the vitality to fulfill the purposes You have for him.
Above all, Father, we pray that he will walk closely with You, abiding in Christ and bearing much fruit. May his life be a testament to Your grace, and may he bring glory to Your name in all things.
We ask these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.