We come before the Lord with this request, lifting up the desire for a healthy relationship between these two individuals. First, we must acknowledge that all good things come from God, and it is His will that we seek in every area of our lives, including our relationships. The Bible tells us in James 1:17, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow."
We pray that if it is God’s will, He would cultivate love, respect, and godly commitment between these two. A relationship that honors the Lord must be built on the foundation of Christ, as Ephesians 5:21-33 teaches us about the sacredness of marriage—a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. If this relationship is leading toward marriage, we pray it would be rooted in mutual faith in Jesus Christ, for "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers" (2 Corinthians 6:14). If this is not the case, we must rebuke any ungodly foundation and encourage both individuals to seek the Lord first, trusting Him to bring the right spouse in His perfect timing.
We also must address the importance of purity. If this relationship involves any sexual intimacy outside of marriage, we must call it what Scripture calls it—fornication—and rebuke it in Jesus’ name. The Bible is clear: "But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints" (Ephesians 5:3). We pray for self-control, holiness, and a commitment to honor God with their bodies, as 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 instructs, "For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to control his own body in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust."
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can approach You. Lord, we lift up this relationship to You, asking that You would guide and direct it according to Your perfect will. If it is Your plan for these two to be together, we pray that You would knit their hearts in love, faith, and mutual respect, with Christ at the center. Father, we ask that You would guard their hearts and minds, keeping them pure and holy, as You have called them to be. If there is any ungodliness in this relationship, we rebuke it in Jesus’ name and ask for repentance and restoration.
Lord, we pray that both individuals would seek You first, trusting in Your timing and Your plan for their lives. Help them to walk in obedience to Your Word, honoring You in all they do. If marriage is Your will for them, prepare them to be godly spouses who reflect Christ’s love for the church. If this relationship is not of You, give them the strength to let go and trust in Your greater purpose.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your glory be revealed. Amen.