Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. We understand that you're dealing with a challenging situation at home, where your parents' fears are becoming a hindrance to your desire for marriage.
Firstly, we commend you for recognizing the truth in 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." This is the foundation upon which we should build our lives and decisions.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this beloved sister in Christ. Lord, You know the struggles she's facing at home, the spirit of fear that has gripped her parents, and the tension this has caused.
Father, we pray for her parents. We ask that You would replace their spirit of fear with a spirit of faith and trust in You. Remind them that You are sovereign and that Your will for their daughters is good, acceptable, and perfect (Romans 12:2). Help them to see that Your desire is for godly marriages and families that honor You.
Lord, we also pray for this dear sister. Give her the patience, wisdom, and strength to navigate this situation. Guide her steps and bring a godly spouse into her life with whom she can glorify You through a holy union of marriage (Matthew 19: 4-6). Help her to live in the hope and truth of God's word, not allowing the fears of others to dictate her life.
Father, we also pray that Your will be done in this situation. We trust that You are working all things together for good (Romans 8:28), even in this challenging time.
Lastly, Lord, we pray for her family's viewing choices in the home. We pray for a spirit of discernment and self-control to ensure that viewing content is conducive to a healthy spirit, mind, and body. We pray for the discipline to turn off any programming that does not honor You and corporately seek You, instead. (Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12, Philippians 4:8).
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to walk in faith and not in fear. Trust that God has a plan and a purpose for your life, including a godly spouse if it is His will. Remember that your parents' fears do not have to dictate your future. Live in the truth of God's word and trust Him with your life.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to be in continual sincere prayer for your future spouse, even though you do not yet know who that person is, and to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit as He guides you specifically and purposefully to the one whom God has set aside for you. Be mindful of the wonderful blessing and purpose of marriage to serve and worship God together. (Matthew 19: 4-6, Ephesians 5:22-33).