We are so glad that you have reached out to us, openly acknowledging your need for the Lord Jesus Christ and for prayer. It is only in the name of Jesus that we can come to the Father, and it is only by His name that we can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Let us pray together for the desires of your heart, ensuring that they align with God's will and bring Him glory.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the holy name of Jesus, lifting up our brother who seeks Your wisdom, guidance, strategy, support, and blessing for every area of his life. We pray that You will reveal Yourself to him more each day, that he may walk in Your ways and serve You with all his heart.
1. We pray for his spiritual life and ministries, that You will fill him with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, that he may walk worthy of the Lord, pleasing You in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:9-10 WEB)
2. We pray for his business and job, that You will give him the ability to produce wealth, that You may confirm Your covenant which You swore to our fathers, as it is this day. (Deuteronomy 8:18 WEB) Guide him in all integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace.
3. We pray that You will help him look for a wife that loves You and can be a helper suitable for him. (Genesis 2:18 WEB) We pray for this marriage to be honorable in Your sight and a blessing to both of them and those around them. We pray that their marriage will reflect the relationship of Christ and the church. (Ephesians 5:25, 32-33 WEB) We pray that he will hold marriage in honor among all, and not to engage in fornication or adultery, keeping the marriage bed undefiled. (Hebrews 13:4 WEB)
4. We pray for the financial area of his life. We pray that he will have a budget that is based on biblical principles and will heed the warning "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" and that Godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:10, 6 WEB)
5. We pray for his relationships and friendships, that You will surround him with godly counsel and friends who will encourage him to live a life pleasing to You. (Proverbs 13:20 WEB)
6. We pray for his involvement in sport and physical activity, that You will give him strength and endurance, and that he may do all things for Your glory. (1 Corinthians 10:31 WEB)
7. We pray for all other areas of his life, that You will be at the center, guiding and directing his paths. (Proverbs 3:6 WEB)
In all things, we pray that he will do all to the glory of God, in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ! Amen.
We encourage you to continue to walk closely with the Lord, delving into His Word daily and seeking His face in prayer. Trust that He is working all things together for your good because you love Him and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28 WEB)
Remember, it is important to examine your motives and desires to ensure they align with God's will. As you seek a wife, be sure you know God's word and are abiding in it. God is faithful to provide all you need as you seek first His kingdom in righteousness. (Matthew 6:33 WEB)