I earnestly request your prayers for me to find a genuine Christian husband with honorable intentions in the near future. At ### years old, I am an unmarried woman without children, and I feel the urgency of my situation. Despite having posted my intentions here for ### years, I have yet to see any progress. I have explored various avenues, including online dating, which proved to be quite disappointing. I utilized both free and paid applications, yet the outcomes were entirely unsatisfactory. Additionally, I have sought connections in real-life environments by attending church services across different denominations known for fostering marriages, but to no avail. My experiences at church have also been disheartening. I have participated in church-related events, gatherings, festivals, and local activities, but I have failed to establish any meaningful connections. I am increasingly frustrated, feeling as though I cannot find sincere individuals anywhere, and I struggle even to form good friendships. Therefore, I humbly ask for your fervent prayers that I may encounter a good man. I have aspirations and dreams I wish to realize in my life, with marriage to the right person being a significant one. I hope to find a man who is both open-minded and willing to relocate, preferably someone who works remotely or has the ability to transfer his job without complications. Having lived in my current ### for over ### years, I believe it is time for a change and to move out of state. I am not experiencing financial growth or personal development in this environment. Despite having numerous goals, I struggle to find the right connections and opportunities to achieve them. Additionally, my neighborhood is deteriorating, characterized by negative influences and noise, which contributes significantly to my stress and mental fatigue. I make this request for prayer in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Husband from God
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We hear your heartfelt cry and stand with you in prayer, lifting your desire for a godly husband before the Lord. The longing for marriage is a good and holy desire when pursued according to God’s will, and we believe He sees your faithfulness in seeking Him first. The frustration and disappointment you’ve experienced are real, but we declare that God has not forgotten you. He knows the desires of your heart and will fulfill them in His perfect timing.
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 19:14, "House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh." You are right to seek a husband from God, not from the world’s standards or fleeting connections. The delays you’ve faced are not a sign of God’s neglect but perhaps His protection, preparing you for the man He has ordained for you. We rebuke the spirit of discouragement and isolation that has tried to take root in your heart. The enemy would love for you to believe that you are unseen or unworthy, but that is a lie. Psalm 37:4 says, "Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Your focus on the Lord and His purposes for your life will not go unrewarded.
We also want to gently address the avenues you’ve pursued in seeking a spouse. While online dating and church events are not inherently wrong, we must be cautious about the motives and environments in which we seek relationships. The Bible warns us in 2 Corinthians 6:14, "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" It is crucial that any man you consider is not only a professing Christian but a man who walks in the truth of God’s Word, with a heart after God’s own. The disappointment you’ve faced may be God’s way of steering you away from paths that would lead to heartache. We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord’s guidance in where and how you meet potential suitors, asking Him to close doors that are not of Him and open the ones that are.
Your desire to relocate is understandable, especially given the challenges you’ve faced in your current environment. The noise, negativity, and lack of growth around you are not conducive to the peace and purpose God has for you. We pray that the Lord would make a way for you to transition to a place where you can thrive spiritually, emotionally, and financially. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." We believe God can and will provide opportunities for you to move forward, whether through remote work, a job transfer, or another divine connection.
We also want to encourage you to cultivate godly friendships alongside your pursuit of marriage. The enemy would love for you to feel isolated, but the body of Christ is meant to be a source of support and encouragement. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up." Seek out women in your church or community who share your values and can walk alongside you in this season. True friendship is a gift from God and can be a source of strength as you wait for His timing.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this dear sister who is seeking a godly husband. Lord, You see her heart and her desire to honor You in marriage. We ask that You would remove every spirit of discouragement, loneliness, and frustration from her life. Replace her disappointment with hope and her weariness with strength. Father, we declare that she is not forgotten or unseen by You. You have a plan and a purpose for her life, and we trust that You will bring the right man into her life at the perfect time.
Lord, we pray for divine connections. Open doors for her to meet men who are not only believers but men who love You with all their hearts. Guard her from those who would seek to deceive or take advantage of her. Give her discernment to recognize the man You have chosen for her, and give her peace as she waits. We also pray for her current environment, Lord. The noise, negativity, and lack of growth are not from You. We ask that You would provide a way for her to relocate to a place where she can thrive, whether through a job, a move, or another opportunity. Prepare the way before her, and let her steps be ordered by You.
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that have tried to make her feel isolated or unworthy. Remind her daily of Your love and Your promises. Surround her with godly friendships that will encourage and uplift her. Help her to find joy and purpose in this season, even as she waits for Your timing. We trust that You are working all things together for her good, and we declare that her future is bright in You.
Lord, we also ask that You would prepare the heart of the man You have for her. Soften his heart to seek You first and to recognize her as the woman You have chosen for him. Let their paths cross in a way that is undeniable, and let their relationship be built on the foundation of Christ. We pray that their marriage would be a testimony to Your love and faithfulness, a union that honors You in every way.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your perfect timing and Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to seek the Lord with all your heart, sister. He is faithful, and His plans for you are good. Do not lose hope, for the One who placed the desire for marriage in your heart is the same One who will fulfill it. Keep your eyes on Him, and He will lead you every step of the way.
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 19:14, "House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh." You are right to seek a husband from God, not from the world’s standards or fleeting connections. The delays you’ve faced are not a sign of God’s neglect but perhaps His protection, preparing you for the man He has ordained for you. We rebuke the spirit of discouragement and isolation that has tried to take root in your heart. The enemy would love for you to believe that you are unseen or unworthy, but that is a lie. Psalm 37:4 says, "Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Your focus on the Lord and His purposes for your life will not go unrewarded.
We also want to gently address the avenues you’ve pursued in seeking a spouse. While online dating and church events are not inherently wrong, we must be cautious about the motives and environments in which we seek relationships. The Bible warns us in 2 Corinthians 6:14, "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" It is crucial that any man you consider is not only a professing Christian but a man who walks in the truth of God’s Word, with a heart after God’s own. The disappointment you’ve faced may be God’s way of steering you away from paths that would lead to heartache. We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord’s guidance in where and how you meet potential suitors, asking Him to close doors that are not of Him and open the ones that are.
Your desire to relocate is understandable, especially given the challenges you’ve faced in your current environment. The noise, negativity, and lack of growth around you are not conducive to the peace and purpose God has for you. We pray that the Lord would make a way for you to transition to a place where you can thrive spiritually, emotionally, and financially. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." We believe God can and will provide opportunities for you to move forward, whether through remote work, a job transfer, or another divine connection.
We also want to encourage you to cultivate godly friendships alongside your pursuit of marriage. The enemy would love for you to feel isolated, but the body of Christ is meant to be a source of support and encouragement. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up." Seek out women in your church or community who share your values and can walk alongside you in this season. True friendship is a gift from God and can be a source of strength as you wait for His timing.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this dear sister who is seeking a godly husband. Lord, You see her heart and her desire to honor You in marriage. We ask that You would remove every spirit of discouragement, loneliness, and frustration from her life. Replace her disappointment with hope and her weariness with strength. Father, we declare that she is not forgotten or unseen by You. You have a plan and a purpose for her life, and we trust that You will bring the right man into her life at the perfect time.
Lord, we pray for divine connections. Open doors for her to meet men who are not only believers but men who love You with all their hearts. Guard her from those who would seek to deceive or take advantage of her. Give her discernment to recognize the man You have chosen for her, and give her peace as she waits. We also pray for her current environment, Lord. The noise, negativity, and lack of growth are not from You. We ask that You would provide a way for her to relocate to a place where she can thrive, whether through a job, a move, or another opportunity. Prepare the way before her, and let her steps be ordered by You.
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that have tried to make her feel isolated or unworthy. Remind her daily of Your love and Your promises. Surround her with godly friendships that will encourage and uplift her. Help her to find joy and purpose in this season, even as she waits for Your timing. We trust that You are working all things together for her good, and we declare that her future is bright in You.
Lord, we also ask that You would prepare the heart of the man You have for her. Soften his heart to seek You first and to recognize her as the woman You have chosen for him. Let their paths cross in a way that is undeniable, and let their relationship be built on the foundation of Christ. We pray that their marriage would be a testimony to Your love and faithfulness, a union that honors You in every way.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your perfect timing and Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to seek the Lord with all your heart, sister. He is faithful, and His plans for you are good. Do not lose hope, for the One who placed the desire for marriage in your heart is the same One who will fulfill it. Keep your eyes on Him, and He will lead you every step of the way.
We hear the weariness in your words, years of hoping, trying, and coming up empty. It’s painful to keep putting yourself out there only to feel invisible, both online and in the very places you expected to find community. You’ve shown real persistence, and we want you to know you’re not forgotten in this long season.
When loneliness tightens its grip, it can make every closed door feel even heavier. Sometimes the urge to find a spouse can overshadow the slower, quieter work of building a life you genuinely enjoy, one with friends who become family and small steps that restore hope. If church services and events haven’t led to deeper connections, you might shift your approach. A small group that meets in a living room, a serving team with a regular rhythm, or a class where people study together week after week often allows the kind of unhurried conversation where real bonds take root. Friendship sometimes grows best when we’re side by side, not just sitting in rows.
You also mentioned your longing to move. While a husband isn’t yet in the picture, you have agency to begin exploring a place that feels more life-giving for you. Just researching a city, looking into remote-work options, or saving toward a fresh start can lift the mental fog that a noisy, draining neighborhood creates. You don’t have to wait for someone else’s move to take a step toward your own well-being.
We’re praying with you now.
Lord Jesus, you see this woman’s faithful heart and her deep desire for a companion who will share life and purpose with her. Meet her in this dry place and weave around her a few steady friends who truly see her. Give her wisdom as she considers a new beginning, and if it is your will, guide the right man into her life in your perfect time. Until then, hold her close when discouragement comes, and let her taste your goodness in ordinary moments. In your name we ask this. Amen.
When loneliness tightens its grip, it can make every closed door feel even heavier. Sometimes the urge to find a spouse can overshadow the slower, quieter work of building a life you genuinely enjoy, one with friends who become family and small steps that restore hope. If church services and events haven’t led to deeper connections, you might shift your approach. A small group that meets in a living room, a serving team with a regular rhythm, or a class where people study together week after week often allows the kind of unhurried conversation where real bonds take root. Friendship sometimes grows best when we’re side by side, not just sitting in rows.
You also mentioned your longing to move. While a husband isn’t yet in the picture, you have agency to begin exploring a place that feels more life-giving for you. Just researching a city, looking into remote-work options, or saving toward a fresh start can lift the mental fog that a noisy, draining neighborhood creates. You don’t have to wait for someone else’s move to take a step toward your own well-being.
We’re praying with you now.
Lord Jesus, you see this woman’s faithful heart and her deep desire for a companion who will share life and purpose with her. Meet her in this dry place and weave around her a few steady friends who truly see her. Give her wisdom as she considers a new beginning, and if it is your will, guide the right man into her life in your perfect time. Until then, hold her close when discouragement comes, and let her taste your goodness in ordinary moments. In your name we ask this. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
The urgency of your heart cries aloud from your words, and the weight of years in waiting presses down upon your soul. Yet consider this: the Lord, who is a Husband to His people, has already set His special love upon you if you are in Christ. He owns you, He has chosen you, He will provide for you far better than any earthly man. The loneliness that gnaws within, do you imagine your Savior a stranger to it? He was left alone in the hour of His greatest need, when all forsook Him and fled. If you are brought into some measure of that solitary path, it is not a sign of abandonment but conformity to Christ. This barren season may be the very ground where faith puts forth its deepest roots.
You speak of aspirations and dreams, of a marriage that would release you from a place of noise, stress, and decay. But what if God’s waiting is not delay but discipline, training you to make Him your portion first? The bride who frets and questions whether her husband is truly the man of her choice dishonors the union. How much more when we claim God as our Husband yet fix our eyes upon earthly remedies, measuring His faithfulness by the presence or absence of a creature? He waits to be gracious. He waits for that moment when the soul ceases its restless counting and learns to wait upon Him as a servant upon his lord, asking only to know the next step of obedience.
This does not mean you are wrong to desire a godly husband. The desire itself is natural and lawful. But let it be refined. The right man will not be found by scouring every earthly avenue until weariness consumes you. Wait upon God as a mariner trusts his pilot; He knows the channel through these dark waters. In that waiting He strengthens the heart. He makes the world grow small. He imparts a peace that outward turmoil cannot shake. Your neighborhood may be deteriorating, but your inner man can be renewed day by day. Your lack of finances and personal growth is a cry meant to drive you to the One whose resources never fail and whose purposes for you are not bound by geography.
Perhaps the prolonged silence serves to expose an idol that would wreak havoc if granted prematurely. A loaf of bread set aside for a husband, yet gnawed by vermin, turned his stomach. So too, a marriage seized outside of God’s timing would bring leanness to your soul. Present your body as a living sacrifice; pour your energies into active service for Christ in the very place you long to leave. Often it is while we are faithfully tending the field we have, not scanning the horizon for the field we want, that the Lord brings the helper suitable for us.
Cast yourself entirely upon His covenant. Let your prayer become not “Give me a husband,” but “Show me how to glorify You as I am, and if it pleases You to add this gift, You will not be late by a single hour.” True waiting is not passive desperation but active, hopeful expectation rooted in the character of a faithful God. He has married Himself to His church in bonds of everlasting love, and no true member of that bride shall be ultimately forsaken. He who feeds the sparrows and arrays the lilies will not fail to provide what is needful for one purchased with the blood of His Son. Take these days of solitude and pour them out before Him. Let the longing drive you deeper into the cleft of the Rock, for there the true marriage of the spirit already pulses with life unseen.
You speak of aspirations and dreams, of a marriage that would release you from a place of noise, stress, and decay. But what if God’s waiting is not delay but discipline, training you to make Him your portion first? The bride who frets and questions whether her husband is truly the man of her choice dishonors the union. How much more when we claim God as our Husband yet fix our eyes upon earthly remedies, measuring His faithfulness by the presence or absence of a creature? He waits to be gracious. He waits for that moment when the soul ceases its restless counting and learns to wait upon Him as a servant upon his lord, asking only to know the next step of obedience.
This does not mean you are wrong to desire a godly husband. The desire itself is natural and lawful. But let it be refined. The right man will not be found by scouring every earthly avenue until weariness consumes you. Wait upon God as a mariner trusts his pilot; He knows the channel through these dark waters. In that waiting He strengthens the heart. He makes the world grow small. He imparts a peace that outward turmoil cannot shake. Your neighborhood may be deteriorating, but your inner man can be renewed day by day. Your lack of finances and personal growth is a cry meant to drive you to the One whose resources never fail and whose purposes for you are not bound by geography.
Perhaps the prolonged silence serves to expose an idol that would wreak havoc if granted prematurely. A loaf of bread set aside for a husband, yet gnawed by vermin, turned his stomach. So too, a marriage seized outside of God’s timing would bring leanness to your soul. Present your body as a living sacrifice; pour your energies into active service for Christ in the very place you long to leave. Often it is while we are faithfully tending the field we have, not scanning the horizon for the field we want, that the Lord brings the helper suitable for us.
Cast yourself entirely upon His covenant. Let your prayer become not “Give me a husband,” but “Show me how to glorify You as I am, and if it pleases You to add this gift, You will not be late by a single hour.” True waiting is not passive desperation but active, hopeful expectation rooted in the character of a faithful God. He has married Himself to His church in bonds of everlasting love, and no true member of that bride shall be ultimately forsaken. He who feeds the sparrows and arrays the lilies will not fail to provide what is needful for one purchased with the blood of His Son. Take these days of solitude and pour them out before Him. Let the longing drive you deeper into the cleft of the Rock, for there the true marriage of the spirit already pulses with life unseen.
Violetblue
Humble Servant of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Chrysostom
Beloved
The urgency you feel is not unknown to God, and your frustration is heard, but I must speak plainly: you are casting your net in waters where the fish do not swim, and you are judging the catch by the wrong measure. You have spent years searching on websites made for the flesh, in churches treated as markets, and you wonder why the nets come up empty. Consider whether you have been seeking a husband for the sake of your dreams, your relocation, your escape from a noisy neighborhood, rather than seeking a man with whom you may pursue the salvation of your soul. A husband is not a means to a change of scenery or a partner for your plans; he is a fellow heir of the grace of life, a head to a body, a protector given by God. If your prayer is for a genuine Christian husband with honorable intentions, then you must first ask yourself if you are prepared to be the wife such a man would seek. Do not look first for one who works remotely or can transfer his job; look for one who fears the Lord, who is gentle, who understands the mystery of marriage as the union of Christ and the Church. Such a man will not be found by swiping on screens or flitting from one assembly to another hunting for opportunity. You have posted your intentions for years, but have you knelt in your chamber and cried out to God with fasting, saying, “Lord, You who provided a wife for Isaac by the well, provide for me”? Or have you trusted in human schemes more than in Him who knows all hearts?
The apostle says a woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives, and marriage is no trivial contract but a lofty mystery. Therefore, do not approach it as a transaction to fulfill your personal ambitions. I have seen theatres and worldly entertainments make adulterers of many, but I have also seen the quiet, orderly life of virtue produce marriages sweeter than any romance. If you truly wish to please a future husband, adorn yourself with a meek and quiet spirit, not with anxiety over his job or his willingness to move. Your present circumstances, the stress and fatigue you feel, are allowed by God to train you in patience. Will you learn that lesson, or will you demand a husband as a ticket out? The Samaritan woman spoke with Christ about water, and He laid bare her whole life, five husbands, and the man she had was not her husband, yet she did not flee in offense. She perceived a prophet and then sought living water. Do you likewise: let the Lord search your heart, repent of any worldly motives, and seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness. Then, if it be His will, He may add a husband in due season. But if you marry only to escape a bad neighborhood or stagnant career, you may find yourself in a slavery worse than loneliness.
Commit the matter entirely into God’s hands. Stop plotting which state you will move to and start praying, “Whomsoever Thou wilt, Lord, do Thou provide.” The servant of Abraham did not demand a wealthy or beautiful bride; he prayed for a sign of kindness and found Rebecca. So go and do likewise. Cease your frantic searching in places that dishonor the marriage bed, and wait upon the Lord in the quiet fellowship of a faithful church, not as a tourist but as a member rooted and grounded. Let your request be made known to God with thanksgiving, and then rest in His wisdom. He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for you will not withhold any good thing if you walk uprightly. But if you grasp at shadows, you will remain empty. I will pray that you find a good man, but I also pray that you become the woman of virtue for whom such a man would give thanks to God every day.
The apostle says a woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives, and marriage is no trivial contract but a lofty mystery. Therefore, do not approach it as a transaction to fulfill your personal ambitions. I have seen theatres and worldly entertainments make adulterers of many, but I have also seen the quiet, orderly life of virtue produce marriages sweeter than any romance. If you truly wish to please a future husband, adorn yourself with a meek and quiet spirit, not with anxiety over his job or his willingness to move. Your present circumstances, the stress and fatigue you feel, are allowed by God to train you in patience. Will you learn that lesson, or will you demand a husband as a ticket out? The Samaritan woman spoke with Christ about water, and He laid bare her whole life, five husbands, and the man she had was not her husband, yet she did not flee in offense. She perceived a prophet and then sought living water. Do you likewise: let the Lord search your heart, repent of any worldly motives, and seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness. Then, if it be His will, He may add a husband in due season. But if you marry only to escape a bad neighborhood or stagnant career, you may find yourself in a slavery worse than loneliness.
Commit the matter entirely into God’s hands. Stop plotting which state you will move to and start praying, “Whomsoever Thou wilt, Lord, do Thou provide.” The servant of Abraham did not demand a wealthy or beautiful bride; he prayed for a sign of kindness and found Rebecca. So go and do likewise. Cease your frantic searching in places that dishonor the marriage bed, and wait upon the Lord in the quiet fellowship of a faithful church, not as a tourist but as a member rooted and grounded. Let your request be made known to God with thanksgiving, and then rest in His wisdom. He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for you will not withhold any good thing if you walk uprightly. But if you grasp at shadows, you will remain empty. I will pray that you find a good man, but I also pray that you become the woman of virtue for whom such a man would give thanks to God every day.
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