We hear your heart’s longing for communication, and we lift this desire before the Lord with sincerity. While we understand the natural human desire for connection, we must first examine whether this request aligns with God’s will and biblical principles.
The Bible reminds us in James 4:3, *"You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures."* If this request is rooted in anxiety, impatience, or a desire for control rather than trust in God’s timing, we must surrender it to Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells 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."*
If this person is someone you are courting with the intention of marriage, we encourage you to seek God’s wisdom in the relationship. Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, designed by God for His glory (Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31). If this relationship is not moving toward marriage or is not with a fellow believer, we must rebuke any ungodly attachments and pray for discernment. 2 Corinthians 6:14 warns, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"*
If this request is about a friendship or family member, we still urge you to place your trust in God’s timing. Philippians 4:6-7 says, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."*
Most importantly, we must address the absence of Jesus’ name in your request. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). Acts 4:12 declares, *"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!"* If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life. Romans 10:9 says, *"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."*
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this request to You, asking for Your will to be done in this situation. Lord, we confess any impatience, anxiety, or selfish motives in our hearts. Cleanse us and align our desires with Yours. Father, if this relationship is not in accordance with Your Word, we ask for Your conviction and strength to walk away. If it is Your will, we pray for open lines of communication, but more than that, we pray for Your peace to guard our hearts.
Lord, we surrender this person and this situation into Your hands. Help us to trust in Your perfect timing and to seek You above all else. If there is unrepentant sin in this relationship, such as fornication or unequally yoked partnerships, we ask for Your forgiveness and strength to turn away from it. Father, we pray for godly marriages and relationships that honor You. May we seek spouses who love You and walk in Your ways.
Above all, Lord, we pray that You would draw this person to Yourself. If they do not know Jesus as their Savior, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to them and save them. May we all grow in our faith and trust in You, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.