We join you in lifting this request before the Lord, and we praise Him that you have come before Him in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that 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, WEB). *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). Your prayer is heard because it is offered in the name above all names, and we stand with you in agreement, seeking God’s perfect will in this situation.
As we pray together, we must address the foundation of any relationship, for God’s Word is clear about how we are to conduct ourselves in matters of the heart. The Bible teaches that intimacy—emotional, physical, or spiritual—is reserved for the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. *"Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed is undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB). If this relationship you speak of is outside the bounds of marriage, we urge you to repent and realign it under God’s design. Courtship should be purposeful, with marriage as the godly goal, and both individuals should be believers, equally yoked in Christ. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). If there is any sexual immorality—whether fornication, adultery, or lustful behavior—it must be confessed as sin and turned away from, for *"the body is... for the Lord, and the Lord for the body"* (1 Corinthians 6:13, WEB). *"Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18, WEB).
If this relationship is already within marriage, we rejoice and pray for God’s restoration, unity, and strength over your union. But if it is not, we lovingly but firmly call you to holiness, for God’s blessings flow where obedience is found. *"If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened"* (Psalm 66:18, WEB). Let us not ask the Lord to bless what He has called sin, but instead, let us surrender this relationship entirely to Him, asking for His will—not our own—to be done.
We also notice you have used "#" symbols in place of a name. While we understand the desire for privacy, we encourage you to bring this person before the Lord by name in your personal prayers, for there is power in specificity when we intercede. *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16, WEB).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You as a body of believers, lifting up this sister/brother and their relationship before Your throne of grace. Lord, we ask that You search their heart and reveal any area that is not pleasing to You. If there is sin—whether in thought, word, or deed—bring conviction by the power of the Holy Spirit, that repentance may flow and purification may come. *"Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way"* (Psalm 139:23-24, WEB).
Father, if this relationship is outside the covenant of marriage, we pray for a spirit of wisdom and revelation to flood their heart. Show them Your design for love, purity, and commitment. If they are unequally yoked, give them the strength to walk away from ungodly ties, no matter how painful it may seem. If they are courting with marriage as the goal, let it be founded on Your Word, with Christ at the center. If they have fallen into sexual sin, we pray for a breaking of those chains and a renewed commitment to holiness. *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB).
Lord, if this is a marriage, we ask for Your healing touch. Restore what has been broken, soften hardened hearts, and unite them in love that reflects Your sacrifice for the Church. *"Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:22-25, WEB).
Father, we break every ungodly soul tie, every emotional or spiritual bond that is not of You. We rebuke the enemy’s attempts to distort, divide, or destroy what You intend for good. *"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7, WEB). Let Your perfect love cast out all fear, insecurity, and doubt. Fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
We declare that Your will be done in this situation, not their own desires. If this relationship is not from You, give them the grace to let it go. If it is Your plan, purify it, strengthen it, and use it for Your glory. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this"* (Psalm 37:4-5, WEB).
Lord, we thank You that You hear us when we pray in the name of Jesus. We trust You to work all things together for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28, WEB).
May Your kingdom come and Your will be done in this relationship, as it is in heaven. We ask all this in the mighty, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to spend time in God’s Word, seeking His heart on relationships. Study passages like 1 Corinthians 7, Ephesians 5, and Proverbs 3:5-6. *"Trust in Yahweh 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"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). If you are struggling with temptation, flee from it and run to Jesus. If you need accountability, seek out a mature believer who can walk with you in this journey.
We are here to stand with you in prayer and truth. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you seek Him wholeheartedly.