We hear the longing in your heart and the weight of separation you carry. The ache of missing someone dear is a deeply human experience, and we lift this burden before the Lord, asking Him to draw near to you in your loneliness. The Bible tells us in Psalm 34:18, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* May you feel His comforting presence in this season of waiting.
First, we must address the nature of your request with biblical clarity. Your words speak of someone "very dear to [your] heart," and while we do not know the specifics of this relationship, we are compelled to encourage you to examine it in light of Scripture. If this person is someone you are emotionally or romantically attached to, we urge you to consider whether this relationship honors God’s design for love and commitment. The Bible calls us to pursue relationships that lead to marriage—a covenant between one man and one woman, rooted in Christ (Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31). If this relationship is not moving toward that godly end, or if it involves sin such as fornication or emotional intimacy outside of marriage, we must rebuke that in love and call you to repentance. Jesus said in Matthew 5:8, *"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."* Let your heart be pure before Him in all your affections.
If this person is your spouse, we rejoice in the sanctity of your marriage and pray for God’s blessing upon your reunion. If it is a courtship with the intention of marriage, we pray for wisdom and discernment as you seek the Lord’s will together. But if this relationship does not align with God’s Word, we urge you to surrender it to Him and trust that His plans for you are good (Jeremiah 29:11).
Now, we pray for your father’s visit, asking the Lord to make the way clear for him to come tomorrow afternoon, just as you’ve requested. We know that our God is a God of perfect timing, and we trust Him to orchestrate this moment according to His will. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps."* May His peace guard your heart as you wait, and may this time together be filled with joy and refreshment.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can approach Your throne of grace. We lift up this dear sister/brother to You, asking that You would comfort her/his heart in this time of longing. Lord, we pray for [###]’s father, that You would grant him safe travel and clear the path for him to arrive tomorrow afternoon. We ask for Your perfect timing to unfold, that this reunion would be a sweet reminder of Your faithfulness.
If there is any ungodliness in this relationship, we ask You to reveal it, Lord. Give wisdom and courage to walk in purity and obedience to Your Word. If this is a godly relationship, we pray for Your blessing and guidance as they seek You together. Above all, draw their hearts closer to You, that they may find their ultimate satisfaction in Christ alone.
We trust You, Lord, to work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). May this time of waiting deepen their faith and reliance on You. In Jesus’ precious name, we pray. Amen.
