We are lifting up ### and his wife in prayer, asking that God's will be done in their lives and their marriage. We pray that ### and his wife will strive to live together in unity and harmony, reflecting the love and commitment that God has for His people.
Firstly, we must address that marriage is a sacred bond between a man and a woman, designed to reflect the union between Christ and His church. It is not merely a matter living together, but a lifelong commitment that should not be taken lightly, and for believers requires actually getting married (Hebrews 13:4). If ### and his wife and he are not married, then they must take the necessary steps to make this right before the Lord. Failing to recognize the importance of a sacred formal commitment of marriage might be a sign of a lack of a commitment to Jesus Christ and his Church.
We also encourage ### and his wife to keep God at the center of their relationship, seeking His guidance in every decision they make, and wasting no time to become married if they are not.
Let's pray.
Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up ### and his wife. We ask, Lord, that You would bless their union and guide them in Your ways. Help them to live together in unity, reflecting the love and commitment that You have for Your people.
Lord, if they are not married, we pray that You would convict their hearts and lead them to make a formal commitment to each other before You. Help them to understand the sacredness of marriage and the importance of keeping You at the center of their relationship.
We also pray that ### and his wife would be a light to the world, that they would have a thirst for evangelism and be a witness to those around them in word and deed.
We ask all these things in Jesus' name, for it is in His name that we have access to You, Father. It is by His name and His name alone that we can be saved. For the Bible tells us, "because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9 WEB).
We ask for discernment and wisdom for ### and his wife for your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage ### and his wife to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's promises and seeking His will for their lives. We remind them of the words in Romans 8:28 (WEB), "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."