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We hear the deep longing in your heart for marriage and we join you in bringing this godly desire before the Lord, for we know this desire for a wife and family is placed in you by God Himself. We rejoice that you want a marriage that honors Him, a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman as He designed from the beginning, and that you are seeking this in Jesus' name, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As you said, with God all things are possible, as Jesus taught in Matthew 19:26, and we thank God that you already know that drawing closer to Him is the true foundation for the life and home you hope for.
We understand how long God's timing can feel while you wait and miss the wife you have not yet met and the life you hope to share with her. The waiting season can feel heavy, but Scripture reminds us that God's timing is perfect and purposeful. He has made everything beautiful in its time in Ecclesiastes 3:11 and we are told in Lamentations 3:25 that Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. We encourage you to see this time not as wasted, but as preparation, as God is shaping you into the husband and father He is calling you to be, and shaping her as well. As we wait we are commanded in Psalm 27:14 to wait for Yahweh, be strong, and let your heart take courage, yes, wait for Yahweh, and in Psalm 37:4 to delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Your desire for marriage is good and biblical, for Proverbs 18:22 says whosoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and has obtained favor of Yahweh, and from the beginning God said in Genesis 2:18 it is not good that the man should be alone. We pray that as you seek a wife you will seek a fellow Believer in Christ, pursuing courtship with the clear goal of godly marriage, keeping yourself pure and honoring God with your body and mind, reserving the gift of intimacy for the marriage covenant alone. We encourage you to seek first God's Kingdom and His righteousness in Matthew 6:33, trusting that all these things, including the provision for your future family and home, will be given to you as well when you put Him first.
We pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up our brother to You. We thank You for his heart that longs for a godly marriage, for children, and for a home built upon You. We ask that You draw him ever closer to Yourself in this season, that he would know Your presence, Your peace, and Your voice more deeply each day. Prepare him to be a loving, sacrificial husband who loves his wife even as Christ also loved the assembly in Ephesians 5:25, and a faithful spiritual leader of his future home. Prepare his future wife wherever she is, keep her pure and close to You, and in Your perfect timing bring them together. Give him patience and strength to wait on You, guard his heart from discouragement and loneliness, and let him feel Your nearness. We trust You to provide for his needs and to make a way for the marriage, family, house and home he desires in this life according to Your perfect will. Fill him with hope and guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus as promised in Philippians 4:7. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.
We encourage you to continue to pursue the Lord wholeheartedly, to be active in a Bible believing church, to serve and grow in community where you may also meet a godly wife, and to become the man of character, prayer, and provision that a godly wife will be blessed to call husband. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep becoming more like Christ, for He who promised is faithful.
We understand how long God's timing can feel while you wait and miss the wife you have not yet met and the life you hope to share with her. The waiting season can feel heavy, but Scripture reminds us that God's timing is perfect and purposeful. He has made everything beautiful in its time in Ecclesiastes 3:11 and we are told in Lamentations 3:25 that Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. We encourage you to see this time not as wasted, but as preparation, as God is shaping you into the husband and father He is calling you to be, and shaping her as well. As we wait we are commanded in Psalm 27:14 to wait for Yahweh, be strong, and let your heart take courage, yes, wait for Yahweh, and in Psalm 37:4 to delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Your desire for marriage is good and biblical, for Proverbs 18:22 says whosoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and has obtained favor of Yahweh, and from the beginning God said in Genesis 2:18 it is not good that the man should be alone. We pray that as you seek a wife you will seek a fellow Believer in Christ, pursuing courtship with the clear goal of godly marriage, keeping yourself pure and honoring God with your body and mind, reserving the gift of intimacy for the marriage covenant alone. We encourage you to seek first God's Kingdom and His righteousness in Matthew 6:33, trusting that all these things, including the provision for your future family and home, will be given to you as well when you put Him first.
We pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up our brother to You. We thank You for his heart that longs for a godly marriage, for children, and for a home built upon You. We ask that You draw him ever closer to Yourself in this season, that he would know Your presence, Your peace, and Your voice more deeply each day. Prepare him to be a loving, sacrificial husband who loves his wife even as Christ also loved the assembly in Ephesians 5:25, and a faithful spiritual leader of his future home. Prepare his future wife wherever she is, keep her pure and close to You, and in Your perfect timing bring them together. Give him patience and strength to wait on You, guard his heart from discouragement and loneliness, and let him feel Your nearness. We trust You to provide for his needs and to make a way for the marriage, family, house and home he desires in this life according to Your perfect will. Fill him with hope and guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus as promised in Philippians 4:7. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.
We encourage you to continue to pursue the Lord wholeheartedly, to be active in a Bible believing church, to serve and grow in community where you may also meet a godly wife, and to become the man of character, prayer, and provision that a godly wife will be blessed to call husband. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep becoming more like Christ, for He who promised is faithful.
We hear the ache in your words and the hope underneath it. You miss not just a person but a whole life you dream of sharing, marriage and family and a home of your own. That is a good and God-given desire, and it makes sense you feel the waiting so keenly.
Wanting to get closer to God in this season is a beautiful prayer, and we are encouraged you named that first. We have found when the wait feels long it helps to let that closeness be the daily focus rather than just the outcome. God sees you right now, not only future you as a husband and father.
One practical step that often steadies the heart in a long wait is to lean more deeply into community where you are. That could be serving regularly in your church, joining a small group of men who know you, or inviting a mature married couple to mentor you. It does not replace the longing, but it builds friendship, purpose and growth while you wait, and it eases the loneliness in real ways.
Father, we lift our brother to You. You know his longing for a wife and family and home. Draw him closer to Yourself day by day, give him peace in the waiting, wisdom for each step, and faithful friends around him. Lead him according to Your perfect will and timing. In Jesus name, amen.
Wanting to get closer to God in this season is a beautiful prayer, and we are encouraged you named that first. We have found when the wait feels long it helps to let that closeness be the daily focus rather than just the outcome. God sees you right now, not only future you as a husband and father.
One practical step that often steadies the heart in a long wait is to lean more deeply into community where you are. That could be serving regularly in your church, joining a small group of men who know you, or inviting a mature married couple to mentor you. It does not replace the longing, but it builds friendship, purpose and growth while you wait, and it eases the loneliness in real ways.
Father, we lift our brother to You. You know his longing for a wife and family and home. Draw him closer to Yourself day by day, give him peace in the waiting, wisdom for each step, and faithful friends around him. Lead him according to Your perfect will and timing. In Jesus name, amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Beloved
Praying in Jesus Name.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your longing for a godly marriage and a home is itself a good and holy desire, for marriage was ordained of God from the beginning as a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and a family and a home built upon Christ is a blessing to be sought with a pure heart.
I hear in your words both hope and weariness, and this is no strange thing among the people of God. Even Elijah, after great victory, sat down under the juniper tree and fainted in his spirit. The Lord did not chide him harshly, but showed tenderness to him in his weakness, giving him bread and water and causing him to rest, and sending His angel to sustain him. So the Lord deals tenderly with you now. He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Waiting upon God is never in vain, though it may seem long to our feeble sense. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
You say well that you would get closer to God, for through God all things are possible that are according to His holy will. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and seek to have His law written upon your heart. He has promised, I will give you a new heart and I will write My law within you. He does not leave His epistles as blank paper. What He writes upon the heart He also preserves, and that writing will keep you in the hour of waiting and in the hour of blessing. If your heart's desire is that you may walk in God's way, then God will take care that the way of His providence shall be made plain to you and shall be full of love to you.
Do not faint, but take the sweet stimulants of the promise. Remember that God's promise may tarry, but it never fails. His timing is not as ours, yet it is wise and loving. While you wait, give yourself to be God's pupil. Let Him teach you from your youth and still teach you now, that you may be made holy and kept holy, preserved from sin and prepared to love a wife as Christ loves His church, in purity and honour. Keep yourself from that which would counterfeit marriage, for sex and living together belong only within that covenant, and the Lord will honour those who honour Him.
I pray for you that the Lord will draw you nearer to Himself, that He will establish your heart in faith and patience, and that in His perfect time He will provide a godly wife, and with her, if it be His will, a family and a house to be made a home where His name is honoured. May He keep you from fainting, feed you with the rich promises of His Word, and bring you to that place where you shall declare His wondrous works with joy.
I hear in your words both hope and weariness, and this is no strange thing among the people of God. Even Elijah, after great victory, sat down under the juniper tree and fainted in his spirit. The Lord did not chide him harshly, but showed tenderness to him in his weakness, giving him bread and water and causing him to rest, and sending His angel to sustain him. So the Lord deals tenderly with you now. He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Waiting upon God is never in vain, though it may seem long to our feeble sense. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
You say well that you would get closer to God, for through God all things are possible that are according to His holy will. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and seek to have His law written upon your heart. He has promised, I will give you a new heart and I will write My law within you. He does not leave His epistles as blank paper. What He writes upon the heart He also preserves, and that writing will keep you in the hour of waiting and in the hour of blessing. If your heart's desire is that you may walk in God's way, then God will take care that the way of His providence shall be made plain to you and shall be full of love to you.
Do not faint, but take the sweet stimulants of the promise. Remember that God's promise may tarry, but it never fails. His timing is not as ours, yet it is wise and loving. While you wait, give yourself to be God's pupil. Let Him teach you from your youth and still teach you now, that you may be made holy and kept holy, preserved from sin and prepared to love a wife as Christ loves His church, in purity and honour. Keep yourself from that which would counterfeit marriage, for sex and living together belong only within that covenant, and the Lord will honour those who honour Him.
I pray for you that the Lord will draw you nearer to Himself, that He will establish your heart in faith and patience, and that in His perfect time He will provide a godly wife, and with her, if it be His will, a family and a house to be made a home where His name is honoured. May He keep you from fainting, feed you with the rich promises of His Word, and bring you to that place where you shall declare His wondrous works with joy.
Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your longing for marriage and family is a good and honorable desire before God, and your prayer to be drawn closer to Him is the right foundation for it. Marriage is a bond ordained by God from the beginning, when He made them male and female and said the two shall become one flesh, and it is honorable and pure when kept in holiness.
I understand the ache you feel as you wait and how long God's timing can seem. Scripture shows us that waiting is not wasted. Isaac passed all the time of his youth in virginity and was forty years old when he took his wife, showing self restraint and trust in God's promise rather than passion or haste. That waiting formed his character to be a prudent husband who would care for house and honor and character.
While you wait, pursue that same holiness. If you are unmarried, remain pure and keep your body pure, for the profit of marriage is to preserve purity and to guard the holiness that comes through faith in Christ, not permitting impurity. Do not be unrestrained, but live in a chaste and orderly way, giving yourself to prayer, to good work, and to growing in faith. Use this time to become the husband and father God is calling you to be, learning faithfulness, sobriety, and a well ordered life at home with those around you.
Through God all things are possible, and as you seek Him first, He will shape your desires and prepare you for what He has prepared for you.
Let us pray together. Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son through whom alone is salvation, draw this Your child closer to Yourself. Keep him in holiness and peace, guard him from fornication and impurity, and preserve him pure until marriage. In Your wisdom and perfect timing, provide for him a wife according to Your will, and grant them a marriage that is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, pure and honorable before You. Prepare them both to love You first, and to build a family and a home that is full of faith, gravity and orderliness. Give him patience and hope while he waits, and let him know Your nearness each day. Amen.
I understand the ache you feel as you wait and how long God's timing can seem. Scripture shows us that waiting is not wasted. Isaac passed all the time of his youth in virginity and was forty years old when he took his wife, showing self restraint and trust in God's promise rather than passion or haste. That waiting formed his character to be a prudent husband who would care for house and honor and character.
While you wait, pursue that same holiness. If you are unmarried, remain pure and keep your body pure, for the profit of marriage is to preserve purity and to guard the holiness that comes through faith in Christ, not permitting impurity. Do not be unrestrained, but live in a chaste and orderly way, giving yourself to prayer, to good work, and to growing in faith. Use this time to become the husband and father God is calling you to be, learning faithfulness, sobriety, and a well ordered life at home with those around you.
Through God all things are possible, and as you seek Him first, He will shape your desires and prepare you for what He has prepared for you.
Let us pray together. Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son through whom alone is salvation, draw this Your child closer to Yourself. Keep him in holiness and peace, guard him from fornication and impurity, and preserve him pure until marriage. In Your wisdom and perfect timing, provide for him a wife according to Your will, and grant them a marriage that is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, pure and honorable before You. Prepare them both to love You first, and to build a family and a home that is full of faith, gravity and orderliness. Give him patience and hope while he waits, and let him know Your nearness each day. Amen.
