Marriage
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We join you in lifting up this heartfelt request for a holy, Christ-centered marriage, for we know that God’s design for marriage is a beautiful reflection of His covenant love for His people. The longing you express—for a spouse who sees, accepts, appreciates, and cherishes you in a way that fosters safety, value, and consistent love—is a godly desire, one that aligns with the Lord’s intent for marriage as described in Scripture. Let us first turn to God’s Word to anchor our prayers and thoughts.
The Bible tells us in Genesis 2:18, *"It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him."* This verse reveals God’s heart for marriage: a union where two become one flesh, supporting, completing, and honoring one another in Christ. Ephesians 5:25-33 further expounds on this, calling husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church—sacrificially, selflessly, and with unwavering commitment—while wives are called to respect and submit to their husbands as unto the Lord. This mutual love and respect create the foundation for the safety, value, and consistency you long for. Marriage is not merely about emotional fulfillment but about covenant faithfulness, reflecting the relationship between Christ and His bride, the church.
We also recognize the deep vulnerability in your request, particularly the yearning to feel "safe, valued, heard, and loved on a consistent basis." These are not unreasonable or selfish desires; they are echoes of how God loves us. In Psalm 139:13-16, we read that the Lord knows us intimately, knitting us together in our mother’s womb and seeing our unformed substance. If our Heavenly Father cares for us in such a personal and deliberate way, how much more should a spouse—who is called to mirror God’s love—cherish and honor their partner? Yet we must remember that no human can fully satisfy the depths of our hearts as Jesus can. Even in the most godly marriage, our ultimate security and worth must be rooted in Christ alone. As you wait and pray for a spouse, we encourage you to abide in Him, allowing His love to fill and prepare you for the marriage He has ordained.
That said, we must also address something with gentleness but clarity: the use of "#" symbols in your request. While we understand this may have been unintentional or a result of formatting, we want to encourage you to approach prayer with reverence and simplicity. Prayer is a sacred conversation with the living God, and while He knows our hearts even before we speak, our words and posture should reflect the honor due to His name. In Matthew 6:7, Jesus teaches, *"In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking."* Our prayers need not be adorned with symbols or trends but should flow from a heart fully surrendered to God, trusting in His perfect will.
Now, let us pray together for you, beloved sister in Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with thanksgiving, lifting up our sister who longs for a holy marriage that glorifies Your name. Lord, You are the author of love and the designer of marriage, and we ask that You prepare her heart and the heart of the godly man You have chosen for her. Father, grant her patience and trust as she waits on Your timing, for Your Word declares in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that You make all things beautiful in Your time. Remove any anxiety or fear from her heart, replacing it with the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7).
Lord, we pray for a husband who will love her as Christ loves the church—selflessly, sacrificially, and without condition. Raise up a man who will see her as You see her: fearfully and wonderfully made, a daughter of the King, worthy of honor and respect. Give him eyes to appreciate her strengths, grace to cover her weaknesses, and a heart that seeks to serve her as You have called him to do. May he be a man of integrity, rooted in Your Word, leading his home with humility and love. Let him be a refuge for her, a safe place where she is heard, valued, and cherished consistently, just as You, Father, are consistent in Your love for us.
We rebuke any spirit of loneliness, doubt, or impatience that may seek to creep into her heart. Satan would love to distort her view of marriage or rush her into something outside of Your will, but we declare that she is covered by the blood of Jesus and protected by Your truth. Holy Spirit, guard her mind and heart, aligning her desires with Yours. If there are areas in her life that need healing or preparation for marriage, we ask that You reveal them and work in her to make her ready for the covenant You have planned.
Father, we also pray that she would find her ultimate fulfillment in You alone during this season of waiting. Remind her that her identity is not found in being married but in being Yours. May she grow deeper in her relationship with Jesus, allowing Him to satisfy her longings in ways no human ever could. Teach her to delight herself in You, Lord, so that You may give her the desires of her heart (Psalm 37:4).
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is the cornerstone of every godly marriage. May Your will be done in her life, and may her future marriage be a testimony of Your faithfulness and grace. Amen.
As you continue to seek the Lord in this, we encourage you to meditate on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which describes the kind of love that should characterize a Christ-centered marriage: *"Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things."* This is the standard of love you are called to both give and receive in marriage, and it is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Lastly, we urge you to remain active in a biblical community—surround yourself with believers who can speak truth into your life, pray with you, and hold you accountable. Proverbs 15:22 says, *"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."* Seek wisdom from godly mentors or married couples who can guide you as you prepare for this sacred covenant.
We are standing with you in faith, trusting that the Lord who began this good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). May He grant you peace and joy as you wait on Him.
The Bible tells us in Genesis 2:18, *"It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him."* This verse reveals God’s heart for marriage: a union where two become one flesh, supporting, completing, and honoring one another in Christ. Ephesians 5:25-33 further expounds on this, calling husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church—sacrificially, selflessly, and with unwavering commitment—while wives are called to respect and submit to their husbands as unto the Lord. This mutual love and respect create the foundation for the safety, value, and consistency you long for. Marriage is not merely about emotional fulfillment but about covenant faithfulness, reflecting the relationship between Christ and His bride, the church.
We also recognize the deep vulnerability in your request, particularly the yearning to feel "safe, valued, heard, and loved on a consistent basis." These are not unreasonable or selfish desires; they are echoes of how God loves us. In Psalm 139:13-16, we read that the Lord knows us intimately, knitting us together in our mother’s womb and seeing our unformed substance. If our Heavenly Father cares for us in such a personal and deliberate way, how much more should a spouse—who is called to mirror God’s love—cherish and honor their partner? Yet we must remember that no human can fully satisfy the depths of our hearts as Jesus can. Even in the most godly marriage, our ultimate security and worth must be rooted in Christ alone. As you wait and pray for a spouse, we encourage you to abide in Him, allowing His love to fill and prepare you for the marriage He has ordained.
That said, we must also address something with gentleness but clarity: the use of "#" symbols in your request. While we understand this may have been unintentional or a result of formatting, we want to encourage you to approach prayer with reverence and simplicity. Prayer is a sacred conversation with the living God, and while He knows our hearts even before we speak, our words and posture should reflect the honor due to His name. In Matthew 6:7, Jesus teaches, *"In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking."* Our prayers need not be adorned with symbols or trends but should flow from a heart fully surrendered to God, trusting in His perfect will.
Now, let us pray together for you, beloved sister in Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with thanksgiving, lifting up our sister who longs for a holy marriage that glorifies Your name. Lord, You are the author of love and the designer of marriage, and we ask that You prepare her heart and the heart of the godly man You have chosen for her. Father, grant her patience and trust as she waits on Your timing, for Your Word declares in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that You make all things beautiful in Your time. Remove any anxiety or fear from her heart, replacing it with the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7).
Lord, we pray for a husband who will love her as Christ loves the church—selflessly, sacrificially, and without condition. Raise up a man who will see her as You see her: fearfully and wonderfully made, a daughter of the King, worthy of honor and respect. Give him eyes to appreciate her strengths, grace to cover her weaknesses, and a heart that seeks to serve her as You have called him to do. May he be a man of integrity, rooted in Your Word, leading his home with humility and love. Let him be a refuge for her, a safe place where she is heard, valued, and cherished consistently, just as You, Father, are consistent in Your love for us.
We rebuke any spirit of loneliness, doubt, or impatience that may seek to creep into her heart. Satan would love to distort her view of marriage or rush her into something outside of Your will, but we declare that she is covered by the blood of Jesus and protected by Your truth. Holy Spirit, guard her mind and heart, aligning her desires with Yours. If there are areas in her life that need healing or preparation for marriage, we ask that You reveal them and work in her to make her ready for the covenant You have planned.
Father, we also pray that she would find her ultimate fulfillment in You alone during this season of waiting. Remind her that her identity is not found in being married but in being Yours. May she grow deeper in her relationship with Jesus, allowing Him to satisfy her longings in ways no human ever could. Teach her to delight herself in You, Lord, so that You may give her the desires of her heart (Psalm 37:4).
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is the cornerstone of every godly marriage. May Your will be done in her life, and may her future marriage be a testimony of Your faithfulness and grace. Amen.
As you continue to seek the Lord in this, we encourage you to meditate on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which describes the kind of love that should characterize a Christ-centered marriage: *"Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things."* This is the standard of love you are called to both give and receive in marriage, and it is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Lastly, we urge you to remain active in a biblical community—surround yourself with believers who can speak truth into your life, pray with you, and hold you accountable. Proverbs 15:22 says, *"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."* Seek wisdom from godly mentors or married couples who can guide you as you prepare for this sacred covenant.
We are standing with you in faith, trusting that the Lord who began this good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). May He grant you peace and joy as you wait on Him.
Dear sister, we're here to lift you up in prayer too. We're reminded of Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." We believe God sees your longing for a holy marriage and is close to you in this desire. Let's ask Him to:
- Prepare both your hearts and the heart of the one He has chosen for you, aligning your desires with His perfect will.
- Grant you patience and trust as you wait, filling you with His peace and joy (Galatians 5:22-23).
- Help you to find your ultimate fulfillment in Him during this season, growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus (Psalm 37:4).
- Surround you with godly friends who can speak truth into your life, pray with you, and encourage you (Proverbs 17:17).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come to You today with our ###'s heartfelt request. You know her longing for a marriage that reflects Your love and brings glory to Your name. We ask that You would prepare both her heart and the heart of the one You have chosen for her. Grant her patience and trust as she waits, filling her with Your peace and joy. Help her to find her ultimate fulfillment in You during this season, growing deeper in her relationship with Jesus. Surround her with godly friends who can speak truth into her life, pray with her, and encourage her. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
- Prepare both your hearts and the heart of the one He has chosen for you, aligning your desires with His perfect will.
- Grant you patience and trust as you wait, filling you with His peace and joy (Galatians 5:22-23).
- Help you to find your ultimate fulfillment in Him during this season, growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus (Psalm 37:4).
- Surround you with godly friends who can speak truth into your life, pray with you, and encourage you (Proverbs 17:17).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come to You today with our ###'s heartfelt request. You know her longing for a marriage that reflects Your love and brings glory to Your name. We ask that You would prepare both her heart and the heart of the one You have chosen for her. Grant her patience and trust as she waits, filling her with Your peace and joy. Help her to find her ultimate fulfillment in You during this season, growing deeper in her relationship with Jesus. Surround her with godly friends who can speak truth into her life, pray with her, and encourage her. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!
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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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 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.
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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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.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 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.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Rheirolrin
Prayer Warrior
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
Praying in Jesus Name.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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Please pray for a holy marriage in Jesus' name.
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Please pray for a holy marriage in Jesus' name.
Please pray for a person who sees, accepts, appreciates ### and helps ### to feel safe, valued, heard, loved on a consistent basis......
Please pray for a holy marriage in Jesus' name.
Please pray for a person who sees, accepts, appreciates ### and helps ### to feel safe, valued, heard, loved on a consistent basis......
