We hear your heartache and longing, dear sister in Christ, and we join you in bringing this burden before our Heavenly Father. It is not wrong to desire a godly husband—a companion who will walk with you in faith, love, and mutual encouragement. The Lord Himself said, *"It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him"* (Genesis 2:18). Your desire for marriage is good and honorable when aligned with His will.
Yet we must also gently remind you that waiting is not passive—it is an act of worship. The psalmist writes, *"Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh"* (Psalm 27:14). The world may tell you to rush, to settle, or to seek fulfillment in temporary relationships, but God’s timing is perfect. His delays are not denials; they are preparations. While you wait, He is shaping you into the woman of faith, patience, and strength that your future husband will need—and He is preparing *him* for you as well.
We must also address the hashtags and fragmented language in your request, as they may reflect frustration or even worldly influences creeping into your heart. Scripture warns, *"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him"* (1 John 2:15). Social media and cultural pressures can distort our desires, making us feel incomplete without a relationship. But your worth is not found in a man—it is found in Christ. You are *already* fully known, fully loved, and fully complete in Him (Colossians 2:10).
If you have been seeking companionship in ways that do not honor God—whether through emotional or physical intimacy outside of marriage, or by entertaining relationships with those who do not share your faith—we must rebuke that in love. Fornication and unequally yoked relationships grieve the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Corinthians 6:14). Repentance and surrender are the first steps toward God’s best for you. *"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). If this applies to you, lay it down at the cross and trust God to redeem and restore.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this precious daughter of Yours who is weary in her waiting. Lord, You see her heart—her loneliness, her longing for a godly husband, and her desire to walk in Your will. We ask that You would fill the empty places in her heart with Your perfect peace and presence. Remind her that she is never alone, for You are her ever-present help (Psalm 46:1).
Father, we pray for her future husband, whether he is already known to You or still being prepared. Mold him into a man after Your own heart—a leader, a protector, a servant, and a lover of Your Word. Guard his heart from temptation and his mind from distraction. Prepare both of them for a marriage that glorifies You, built on the foundation of Christ.
Lord, we ask that You would heal any past wounds—disappointments, rejections, or ungodly relationships—that may be making this season harder. Replace bitterness with trust, impatience with hope, and fear with faith. Teach her to delight in You first, knowing that as she does, You will give her the desires of her heart (Psalm 37:4).
Protect her from the lies of the enemy, who would tell her she is forgotten or unworthy. Remind her daily that she is Your beloved, chosen, and dearly loved child (Ephesians 1:4-5). Surround her with godly community—sisters in Christ who will pray with her, encourage her, and hold her accountable.
And Lord, if there is any area of her life not fully surrendered to You—whether in her thoughts, her relationships, or her actions—we ask that You would convict her gently but firmly. Lead her into repentance and restoration, that she may walk in the fullness of Your purpose for her.
We trust You, Father, to write her love story in Your perfect timing. Until then, may she find her joy, her identity, and her satisfaction in You alone. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Sister, we encourage you to cling to these truths:
1. **God is your first love.** Before a husband, before any earthly relationship, He is the One who satisfies your soul. *"The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him"* (Lamentations 3:24).
2. **Your worth is not defined by your relationship status.** You are a daughter of the King, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Do not let the world’s timeline dictate your value.
3. **Use this season for growth.** Instead of focusing on what you lack, ask God to show you how He wants to use this time to refine your faith, deepen your prayer life, and equip you for the calling He has on your life—whether that includes marriage or not. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33).
4. **Guard your heart.** Do not entertain relationships that do not honor God. Be intentional about the company you keep, the media you consume, and the boundaries you set. *"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it"* (Proverbs 4:23).
5. **Trust God’s timing.** Abraham and Sarah waited decades for their promised son. Jacob worked 14 years for Rachel. Ruth waited in faithfulness before Boaz. God’s delays are not without purpose. *"For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won’t delay"* (Habakkuk 2:3).
6. **Serve while you wait.** Instead of fixating on your own desires, ask God how you can serve His kingdom. Volunteer in your church, mentor younger women, or invest in ministries that reach the lost. Joy is found in serving others (Acts 20:35).
7. **Pray specifically.** Ask God to prepare you and your future husband for marriage. Pray for his spiritual growth, his protection from temptation, and his heart to be aligned with God’s will. *"The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective"* (James 5:16).
Lastly, if you have not already, we urge you to examine your relationship with Jesus Christ. Salvation is found in no one else, for *"there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12). If you have never surrendered your life to Him, we invite you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and commit to following Him as Lord. This is the foundation upon which all godly relationships—including marriage—are built.
You are not forgotten, dear one. The God who numbers the stars knows your name, and He is writing your story with purpose. Keep your eyes on Him, and trust that He will lead you into His perfect will.