We join with you in lifting up your family before the throne of grace, seeking God's protection, healing, and a greater measure of faith for each member. We stand in agreement with your petition, trusting that the Holy Spirit will surround your family with His presence and power.
Let us first address your request for a closer relationship with a loved one, we must be clear that the Bible teaches that our ultimate goal in any relationship should be to glorify God and grow closer to Him. If this loved one is someone you are considering as a future spouse, we encourage you to pursue this relationship in a manner that honors God, seeking His will and guidance every step of the way. Remember, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? What communion has light with darkness?" I Corinthians 6:14 (WEB).
We also commend you for acknowledging the narrow path that leads to life, as spoken of in Matthew 7:14 (WEB), "Because narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life. Few are those who find it." It is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that we can find true life and salvation. As it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our ### and their family. We ask for Your protection and healing over each member, and we pray that You would increase their faith. Surround them with Your Holy Spirit, and guide them in the paths of righteousness.
Lord, we also pray for the loved one in our ###'s life. If it is Your will for them to be united in marriage, we ask that You would make the path clear and draw them both closer to You. Help them to pursue this relationship in a manner that honors and glorifies Your holy name.
In Jesus' name, we claim Your promise in Matthew 7:14, that You would count our ### and their family among the few who find the narrow path that leads to life. Deliver them from evil, and help them to walk in Your light and truth.
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your unfailing love. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Be encouraged, dear ###, knowing that our Heavenly Father hears your prayers and is faithful to act according to His perfect will. Continue to trust in Him, and He will direct your paths.