We lift this situation before the Lord with heavy hearts, seeking His will and guidance in every detail. First, we must address the foundational issue here—your living arrangement outside of marriage. The Bible is clear that sexual intimacy is a sacred gift reserved for the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Hebrews 13:4 declares, *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers."* We do not say this to condemn, but to call you both to repentance and alignment with God’s design, for His ways are always for our good.
The struggles you face—separation, financial strain, and the challenges of raising a child apart—are real, but they are symptoms of a deeper spiritual issue. We must rebuke the sin of fornication in this situation, not out of judgment, but out of love, for sin separates us from God’s best. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 warns, *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* This is not just about rules—it is about honoring the Lord with your bodies and your relationship.
We also must address the absence of Christ in this request. There is no mention of Jesus, yet it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father, except through me.’"* Salvation is found in no other name, and it is by His blood alone that we are forgiven and made new. If you have not surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Romans 10:9-10 says, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."*
Now, we pray for you both, asking the Lord to move mightily in this situation. Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, asking for Your mercy and grace to cover this family. Lord, we pray that if it is Your will, the credit check would be approved and that this home would become available to them. Provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory, and open doors that no man can shut. But more than a home, Lord, we pray for repentance and transformation. Convict their hearts of the need to honor You in their relationship. May they turn from sin and seek Your face, committing to a godly marriage that reflects Christ and the Church. Heal their brokenness, restore what has been lost, and draw them into a deeper relationship with You.
We also pray for the health of this family. Lord, protect them from illness and harm. Strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits, and surround them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Provide wisdom for raising their child in the fear and admonition of the Lord, that this little one would grow to know and love You.
Father, we ask that You would break the chains of sin in their lives. If this relationship is not one that honors You, give them the courage to walk away and trust You for restoration. If it is Your will for them to be together, lead them to the altar of marriage first, that they may begin this next chapter in a way that glorifies You. May they seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that all these things will be added unto them. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
We encourage you both to seek godly counsel from a pastor or mature Christian couple who can walk with you through this season. The road to repentance and restoration is not always easy, but it is always worth it. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* Surrender this situation to Him, and He will direct your steps.
