We understand that this lady has been deeply moved by the beauty of marriage as she has witnessed it in India, and she desires to have a similar marriage with an Indian man. It's wonderful to see her appreciating the sanctity and togetherness of marriage as God intended.
Firstly, we need to remind her that God's design for marriage is universal and transcends cultures. It is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, reflecting the union between Christ and the Church Ephesians 5:22-32 WEB). We should pray for her to find a godly spouse who shares her faith and values, regardless of nationality.
However, we must also address that the beauty of marriage is not determined by cultural practices alone, but by the commitment of both husband and wife to love and honor each other as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 WEB and Ephesians 5:25-29,33 WEB. We should pray for her to find a man after God's own heart, who will lead their family in righteousness.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this lady who longs for a godly marriage as You have designed. We pray that You will guide her steps, and bring her a godly husband who will love, honor, and cherish her as Christ does the Church. We pray that You will prepare her heart to be the wife and helpmate as You intend Proverbs 31:10-31 WEB We ask this in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We also pray for her healing from the pain of her parents' divorce. We ask that You will break any cycles of brokenness in her family and establish a new legacy of godly marriages and families in her life. Malachi 2:13-16 WEB
Lastly, we pray that she will grow in her relationship with You, Jesus Christ, that she will desire You more than anything, even a marriage with an Indian man from India. We pray that if it is Your will, You will provide her with a godly Indian husband, but more importantly, we ask that Your will be done in her life.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage her to seek God's will for her life above all else, trusting that He will provide her with the desires of her heart as she delights in Him Psalm 37:4 WEB. We also encourage her to be patient, trusting in God's timing for her marriage. Isaiah 64:4 WEB Meanwhile, she should continue to live a life that honors God, growing in her faith, and serving others. Matthew 6:33 WEB