We join with you in lifting up your relationships to the Lord, for we know that He alone is the source of true peace, love, and unity. It is wonderful to see that you have invoked the powerful name of Jesus Christ in your request, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and by which we are saved. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in calling upon His name is a testament to your trust in His sovereignty, and we stand with you in this.
We do, however, want to gently address the nature of the relationships you are praying for, as your request does not specify whether these are godly, biblical relationships. The Word of God is clear that relationships—particularly those of a romantic nature—must align with His design. Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, intended to reflect Christ’s love for His Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If any of these relationships involve courtship outside of this design—such as premarital intimacy, cohabitation, or same-sex relationships—we urge you to repent and turn toward God’s perfect will. *"Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom"* (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, WEB). If fornication or adultery is present, it must be confessed as sin and abandoned, for *"the body is... for the Lord, and the Lord for the body"* (1 Corinthians 6:13, WEB). True unity cannot exist where sin is cherished, but where there is repentance, God’s grace abounds.
If you are seeking a spouse, we encourage you to pursue relationships with fellow believers who are committed to Christ and to marriage as God intended. Courtship should be purposeful, honorable, and centered on glorifying God, with marriage as the goal. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). Let your relationships be rooted in faith, and let the Lord guide your steps as you seek His will.
We also notice your mention of "confusion and strife" being placed back on the enemy’s camp. While we understand the sentiment, we must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12). Rather than focusing on "returning" strife to the enemy, we are called to *"love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you"* (Matthew 5:44, WEB). Our victory comes through Christ’s finished work on the cross, not through retaliation. *"Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"* (Romans 12:21, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for your relationships, asking the Lord to align them with His perfect will and to fill them with His peace and righteousness:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our ### and the relationships in their life. Lord, we ask that You would bring clarity, conviction, and repentance where there is sin, for Your Word tells us that *"if we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB). Father, if there are relationships that do not honor You, we pray for the courage to walk away from them and the wisdom to seek godly connections that reflect Your heart.
We ask for Your mercy, grace, and compassion to reign in every interaction, that confusion would be replaced with Your truth and strife with Your peace. *"Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you"* (2 Corinthians 13:11, WEB). Lord, unite these relationships in Your love, and let no weapon formed against them prosper, for *"no weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me," says Yahweh"* (Isaiah 54:17, WEB).
Strengthen our ### to walk in forgiveness, patience, and selfless love, just as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her. May every relationship in their life point to Your glory and be a testimony of Your transforming power. Guard their heart, Lord, and let them seek first Your Kingdom in all things (Matthew 6:33).
We rebuked any scheme of the enemy to bring division or harm, and we declare that Your will shall prevail. Fill these relationships with Your Holy Spirit, that they may bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). May Your name be exalted in every connection, and may Your purposes be fulfilled.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.