We join you in lifting this request before the Lord, and we are grateful you have sought Him in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Your heart for restoration is evident, and we commend you for seeking God’s will in this matter. However, we must address some important biblical principles to ensure this request aligns with God’s Word, for His ways are perfect, and His truth sets us free.
First, we notice you refer to this relationship as one that needs restoration, but you do not specify whether this is a marriage or a courtship between a man and a woman seeking godly marriage. Scripture is clear that marriage is a covenant before God, a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman, as established in Genesis 2:24: *"Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh."* If this relationship is not a marriage, we urge you to consider whether it honors God’s design. Courtship should be purposeful, with the intent of glorifying God and moving toward marriage if it is His will. If this is not the case, we must encourage you to seek relationships that align with biblical principles, for anything outside of this is not of God.
Additionally, we must address the possibility of fornication or sexual immorality if this is not a marriage. Scripture warns us in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20: *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* If this applies to your situation, we urge you to repent and turn away from sin, seeking God’s forgiveness and restoration in purity. He is faithful to cleanse us when we confess our sins (1 John 1:9).
We also encourage you to examine whether this relationship is equally yoked, as Scripture commands in 2 Corinthians 6:14: *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* If the person you are praying for is not a believer in Jesus Christ or is not walking in obedience to Him, this relationship cannot be fully blessed by God. A godly marriage requires two people submitted to Christ, seeking His will above their own.
Now, let us pray together for God’s perfect will in this situation, trusting that He hears and answers according to His wisdom and love.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this request for restoration. Lord, You alone know the hearts and intentions of those involved, and we ask that You reveal Your perfect will in this situation. If this relationship is a marriage, we pray for healing, unity, and a renewed commitment to Your design. Strengthen their bond in You, Lord, and help them to love one another as Christ loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25). Break every chain of the enemy that seeks to divide or distort what You have joined together. Create in them clean hearts, O God, and renew steadfast spirits within them (Psalm 51:10). Teach them to communicate with grace, to serve one another in love, and to seek You above all else.
If this is not a marriage, Father, we ask that You make Your will undeniably clear. If it is not Your design for this relationship to continue, give them the strength to walk away in obedience to You. If it is Your will for them to move toward a godly marriage, guide them in purity, patience, and prayer. Help them to honor You in every step, fleeing from temptation and seeking Your kingdom first (Matthew 6:33).
Lord, we also pray that if there has been any sexual immorality, You would convict their hearts and lead them to repentance. Cleanse them by the blood of Jesus and restore them to a place of holiness, for Your glory. Remind them that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and they are called to honor You in all they do.
Father, we ask that You open their eyes to see one another through Your lens—with love, patience, and forgiveness. Soften their hearts to treat each other with kindness and respect, reflecting Your character. Help them to work as a team, not for their own desires, but to glorify You in all they do.
Most importantly, Lord, we pray that both individuals in this relationship are fully surrendered to You. If either has not yet accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, we ask that You draw them to Yourself today. Remind them that salvation comes through no other name but Jesus (Acts 4:12), and that apart from Him, there is no true unity or blessing.
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness. We trust You to work all things together for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). Give this dear one peace as they wait on You, and fill them with Your love and joy, regardless of the outcome.
In the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Spend time reading Scripture, especially passages on marriage, relationships, and holiness, such as Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Corinthians 7, and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8. Surround yourself with godly counsel and a community of believers who can support and pray for you. Trust that God’s plans for you are good, even when the path is difficult. He is faithful, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Stay steadfast in Him.
Col 1:9-12: "We keep asking to be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God, strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father". ... I pray in Jesus' Name, Amen.
