We join you in lifting up your daughter and son before the Lord, knowing that His plans for them are good, pleasing, and perfect. Your prayer echoes the heart of God, who indeed declared in Genesis 2:18, *"It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."* Marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God, and we trust Him to guide your children into relationships that honor Him—unions rooted in faith, purity, and mutual submission to Christ.
Yet we must also remind them—and you—that while marriage is a beautiful gift, it is not the ultimate fulfillment of their longing. Their deepest satisfaction must first be found in Christ alone. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, *"He who is unmarried is concerned for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but he who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife... I say this for your own benefit; not that I may ensnare you, but for what is appropriate, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction."* Let them seek the Lord first, trusting that if marriage is His will, He will bring it to pass in His perfect timing.
We also urge them to prepare now for the responsibilities of marriage by cultivating godly character. Are they walking in purity, guarding their hearts and bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18-20)? Are they growing in faith, love, and self-control (2 Peter 1:5-7)? Are they actively serving in the body of Christ, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)? A godly marriage begins with two individuals wholly surrendered to Christ.
If they are currently in relationships, we pray those connections are marked by holiness and intentionality—courtships with marriage as the godly goal, not casual dating that risks emotional or physical compromise. If they are single and waiting, we pray they would use this season wisely, deepening their relationship with the Lord and trusting His sovereignty. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."*
We rebuke any impatience, fear, or worldly influence that might tempt them to settle for less than God’s best. The Lord sees their desires and is not unaware of their longings. Psalm 37:4 assures us, *"Also delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."* But let their delight be in *Him* first, knowing that His timing and His choices are perfect.
**Our Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of marriage and for the godly desires You’ve placed in the hearts of this mother’s children. Lord, we ask that You prepare them now—spiritually, emotionally, and practically—for the spouses You may have for them. If it is Your will, bring godly, like-minded believers into their lives, men and women who love You above all else and who will cherish the covenant of marriage as a reflection of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). Guard their hearts from distraction, impurity, or despair. Teach them to wait on You, to seek Your kingdom first, and to trust that You are working all things for their good (Romans 8:28).
If there are areas of compromise in their lives—whether in thought, word, or deed—convict them by Your Holy Spirit and lead them to repentance. May they walk in holiness, knowing that without it, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and surround them with wise counsel and godly examples of marriage.
We also lift up this mother, who prays with such love and concern. Comfort her heart, Lord, and remind her that You hold her children in Your hands. Give her wisdom to guide them without anxiety, trusting that You are their ultimate Shepherd.
We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the Author of all good gifts. May Your will be done in their lives, for Your glory alone. Amen.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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