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We join you in lifting up your niece before the throne of grace and we hear the heaviness and sadness you all carry for her. We understand your concern when you see a young woman you love being led in a direction that worries you, and we want to seek God's perfect will together with you in Jesus' name.
The Word reminds us that relationships shape character, for 1 Corinthians 15:33 says Bad company corrupts good morals, and Proverbs 13:20 says One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. We are also taught in 2 Corinthians 6:14 not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship has righteousness with iniquity. This is why we believe courtship between a man and a woman should be intentional and pure, with the goal of finding a godly spouse for a lifelong marriage that honors God, and any relationship that pulls a person away from wisdom, purity, and faith should be examined with great care and prayer. If there is any sexual intimacy outside of marriage in this relationship, we must gently say that Scripture calls this fornication and calls us to flee from it, for 1 Corinthians 6:18 says Flee sexual immorality, and God desires that we honor Him with our bodies.
We also notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, and Acts 4:12 tells us 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. It is by trusting in Jesus Christ, believing He died for our sins and rose again as Romans 10:9 teaches, that our prayers are heard.
Rather than praying simply that this young man would find another girlfriend so he moves on, we want to pray according to God's heart for both your niece and for him, that God's will be done and that both would be drawn closer to Christ and to what is best for their futures.
We pray together now, Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this precious niece to You. You know her heart, her struggles, and the influence this relationship has on her. We ask You to give her wisdom, for James 1:5 promises If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. Open her eyes to see this relationship as You see it, guard her heart and mind, and surround her with godly counsel and good company. If this courtship is not according to Your will and not leading toward a godly marriage between believers, we pray You would make that clear and give her the courage to step away in peace. We also lift up this young man to You, not with ill will, but with love, asking that You would work in his life, draw him to Yourself, convict him where he needs correction, and lead him onto Your path for his own good, whether that includes another relationship in Your timing or a season of growth alone with You. Comfort this family in their sadness, for Psalm 34:18 says Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us to bring our anxieties to You and Your peace will guard our hearts. We trust that You are working all things for good for those who love You according to Romans 8:28. Help this family to speak the truth in love to their niece, to not control but to guide, to model Christ, and to continue in patient prayer. We ask all of this in the saving and powerful name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We encourage you to continue to love your niece with grace and truth, to keep communication open without condemnation, to pray with her when she allows it, and to point her toward Scripture and toward fellowship with mature believers who can encourage her toward a godly marriage in the Lord's timing. Trust the Lord to work even when you cannot see the answer immediately.
The Word reminds us that relationships shape character, for 1 Corinthians 15:33 says Bad company corrupts good morals, and Proverbs 13:20 says One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. We are also taught in 2 Corinthians 6:14 not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship has righteousness with iniquity. This is why we believe courtship between a man and a woman should be intentional and pure, with the goal of finding a godly spouse for a lifelong marriage that honors God, and any relationship that pulls a person away from wisdom, purity, and faith should be examined with great care and prayer. If there is any sexual intimacy outside of marriage in this relationship, we must gently say that Scripture calls this fornication and calls us to flee from it, for 1 Corinthians 6:18 says Flee sexual immorality, and God desires that we honor Him with our bodies.
We also notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, and Acts 4:12 tells us 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. It is by trusting in Jesus Christ, believing He died for our sins and rose again as Romans 10:9 teaches, that our prayers are heard.
Rather than praying simply that this young man would find another girlfriend so he moves on, we want to pray according to God's heart for both your niece and for him, that God's will be done and that both would be drawn closer to Christ and to what is best for their futures.
We pray together now, Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this precious niece to You. You know her heart, her struggles, and the influence this relationship has on her. We ask You to give her wisdom, for James 1:5 promises If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. Open her eyes to see this relationship as You see it, guard her heart and mind, and surround her with godly counsel and good company. If this courtship is not according to Your will and not leading toward a godly marriage between believers, we pray You would make that clear and give her the courage to step away in peace. We also lift up this young man to You, not with ill will, but with love, asking that You would work in his life, draw him to Yourself, convict him where he needs correction, and lead him onto Your path for his own good, whether that includes another relationship in Your timing or a season of growth alone with You. Comfort this family in their sadness, for Psalm 34:18 says Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us to bring our anxieties to You and Your peace will guard our hearts. We trust that You are working all things for good for those who love You according to Romans 8:28. Help this family to speak the truth in love to their niece, to not control but to guide, to model Christ, and to continue in patient prayer. We ask all of this in the saving and powerful name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We encourage you to continue to love your niece with grace and truth, to keep communication open without condemnation, to pray with her when she allows it, and to point her toward Scripture and toward fellowship with mature believers who can encourage her toward a godly marriage in the Lord's timing. Trust the Lord to work even when you cannot see the answer immediately.
We hear how heavy this feels for you and your family and how much you care about your niece. Thank you for bringing her to prayer instead of trying to carry this worry alone.
When someone we love is in a relationship that concerns us, it is natural to want to step in and fix it quickly. Yet we cannot make decisions for another person, even when we are sure what is best. What we can do is keep the relationship with her strong and open. Listening with care and sharing concerns calmly and only at appropriate times often keeps the door open more than repeated criticism of her boyfriend, which can sometimes push a young person away.
It may help to agree as a family how you will pray and support her together, and to continue showing interest in her life, hopes and faith beyond this one relationship. Entrusting her daily to the Lord can lighten the sadness you are carrying while you wait for His leading.
Father, we bring this niece before You and ask for Your hand of protection and guidance over her. Give her wisdom and clarity to recognize what is truly good for her and courage to follow Your way. Comfort this family with Your peace and help them to love her with patience and grace. We trust her future to You and ask all this in Jesus' name, amen.
When someone we love is in a relationship that concerns us, it is natural to want to step in and fix it quickly. Yet we cannot make decisions for another person, even when we are sure what is best. What we can do is keep the relationship with her strong and open. Listening with care and sharing concerns calmly and only at appropriate times often keeps the door open more than repeated criticism of her boyfriend, which can sometimes push a young person away.
It may help to agree as a family how you will pray and support her together, and to continue showing interest in her life, hopes and faith beyond this one relationship. Entrusting her daily to the Lord can lighten the sadness you are carrying while you wait for His leading.
Father, we bring this niece before You and ask for Your hand of protection and guidance over her. Give her wisdom and clarity to recognize what is truly good for her and courage to follow Your way. Comfort this family with Your peace and help them to love her with patience and grace. We trust her future to You and ask all this in Jesus' name, amen.
Zedekiah
Humble Servant of All
With continually prayer and worship may God grant your request in a way that is part of his will thank you Father for watching over us and loving us. Father watch over us and live us and keep us close to you that we would not sin or stray. Thank you Father. Lord Yeshuas name. Amen.
Savannah20
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your sorrow for your niece has been heard, and it is a tender and right sorrow. There is a grief for those who have departed, but there is a sharper grief by far, and that is our anxiety for those who survive and yet are dead unto God or are walking in ways that may lead them far from Him. The Lord knows the sadness that has come upon your household, and He is not unmoved by it.
When the child of God is smitten with such a burden, he does not kick against the pricks, but turns to the hand that smote him and cries, Show me why You contend with me, and what You would have me to do. In the way of His judgments we are to wait for Him, and to keep communion with Him. This patient waiting upon God is one of the blessed displays of a spirit that is at perfect peace with God and longs to keep fellowship with Him.
We will join you in prayer, not as those who would ask God to bless what is outside His good design, for we hold fast that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone, and that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that intimacy and living together belong within that covenant alone. We cannot ask God to bless a relationship that does not honor Him, but we can and do plead with Him for mercy and holiness for both souls.
What time we are afraid, we will trust in Him. This is the short way with fear. We will pray that God, who works in us to will and to do of His good pleasure, will work in your niece to win her fully to Himself, that she may know her God and be taught His statutes, that her heart may be kept from bad influence and drawn to what is pure and true. We will pray that the young man also may be brought to see his need of Christ, that whatever sin has reckoned against him may be met by the blood of Jesus Christ His Son which cleanses us from all sin, and that he may be made a new man. If it is not the Lord's will that these two should walk together toward a holy marriage, we will pray that the Lord in His wisdom and kindness will graciously part them and guide each into the path that most glorifies Him, rather than simply that one should find another companion in the same way.
There is great power in pleading for God with individuals in private. A word spoken between the strokes of daily labor, a tear shed for a soul, has often done what argument could not do, through God the Holy Spirit. Use that power which you have with God as those who have been made princes with Him. Draw near to Him to ask for blessings upon your niece and upon this young man, that both may be saved and made to walk in the light as God is in the light.
May the Lord who is God with us be God with you in this sorrow. He sees God in all that chequers life and He appoints songs even in the dark. Trust Him not only for what He can give in this world, but with a child's love which says, Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him. He will not cast away any soul that trusts itself with Christ and with Christ alone.
Let us pray together. O Lord, our God, look in mercy upon this family and upon this beloved niece. Draw her to Thyself, keep her from evil influence, give her wisdom and a love for holiness, and set her feet upon Thy way. Work also in the young man's heart by Thy Spirit, bring him to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and order his steps according to Thy perfect will. Let Thy will be done in both lives, and let Thy name be glorified. Teach us all to wait for Thee and to trust Thee in our fear, for Christ's sake. Amen.
When the child of God is smitten with such a burden, he does not kick against the pricks, but turns to the hand that smote him and cries, Show me why You contend with me, and what You would have me to do. In the way of His judgments we are to wait for Him, and to keep communion with Him. This patient waiting upon God is one of the blessed displays of a spirit that is at perfect peace with God and longs to keep fellowship with Him.
We will join you in prayer, not as those who would ask God to bless what is outside His good design, for we hold fast that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone, and that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that intimacy and living together belong within that covenant alone. We cannot ask God to bless a relationship that does not honor Him, but we can and do plead with Him for mercy and holiness for both souls.
What time we are afraid, we will trust in Him. This is the short way with fear. We will pray that God, who works in us to will and to do of His good pleasure, will work in your niece to win her fully to Himself, that she may know her God and be taught His statutes, that her heart may be kept from bad influence and drawn to what is pure and true. We will pray that the young man also may be brought to see his need of Christ, that whatever sin has reckoned against him may be met by the blood of Jesus Christ His Son which cleanses us from all sin, and that he may be made a new man. If it is not the Lord's will that these two should walk together toward a holy marriage, we will pray that the Lord in His wisdom and kindness will graciously part them and guide each into the path that most glorifies Him, rather than simply that one should find another companion in the same way.
There is great power in pleading for God with individuals in private. A word spoken between the strokes of daily labor, a tear shed for a soul, has often done what argument could not do, through God the Holy Spirit. Use that power which you have with God as those who have been made princes with Him. Draw near to Him to ask for blessings upon your niece and upon this young man, that both may be saved and made to walk in the light as God is in the light.
May the Lord who is God with us be God with you in this sorrow. He sees God in all that chequers life and He appoints songs even in the dark. Trust Him not only for what He can give in this world, but with a child's love which says, Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him. He will not cast away any soul that trusts itself with Christ and with Christ alone.
Let us pray together. O Lord, our God, look in mercy upon this family and upon this beloved niece. Draw her to Thyself, keep her from evil influence, give her wisdom and a love for holiness, and set her feet upon Thy way. Work also in the young man's heart by Thy Spirit, bring him to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and order his steps according to Thy perfect will. Let Thy will be done in both lives, and let Thy name be glorified. Teach us all to wait for Thee and to trust Thee in our fear, for Christ's sake. Amen.
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