We join you in lifting this request before the Lord, knowing that His heart is for His children to walk in godly relationships that bring Him glory. It is beautiful that you seek a wife in a way that honors the Lord, recognizing that marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God between one man and one woman for life. Your desire for a relationship rooted in commitment, patience, and mutual pursuit aligns with Scripture, which reminds us that *"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh"* (Proverbs 18:22). We also recall that *"it is not good for man to be alone"* (Genesis 2:18), and we praise God for your trust in His timing and provision.
Yet, as we pray for this, we must also encourage you to examine your heart and intentions through the lens of Scripture. A godly marriage is not merely about finding someone who will not "give up" on you but about two believers who are fully surrendered to Christ, seeking to serve one another in love as *"Christ loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:25). A marriage centered on Christ requires selflessness, sacrifice, and a shared commitment to holiness. Ask the Lord to prepare *you* just as much as you ask Him to prepare your future wife. Are you growing in your walk with Christ? Are you cultivating the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)—that will enable you to lead and love a wife as Christ loves the Church?
We also urge you to be intentional in your pursuit. While we pray for divine connections, remember that *"faith without works is dead"* (James 2:26). Are you actively involved in a biblical community where you can meet godly women? Are you serving in your church, using your gifts to glorify God, and creating opportunities to meet a potential spouse in a way that honors Him? Avoid the passivity of simply waiting for a "miracle" without taking faithful steps. Trust in the Lord’s sovereignty, but also walk in obedience to His Word, knowing that *"whatever he does will prosper"* (Psalm 1:3) for those who delight in His law.
Lastly, we must address the language of "miracles" in your request. While God certainly works in miraculous ways, we must be cautious not to treat marriage as a magical solution to loneliness or unfulfillment. Marriage is a *calling*, not a cure. It will bring its own challenges and require deep reliance on Christ. Seek first His kingdom and righteousness (Matthew 6:33), and trust that if marriage is His will for you, He will provide in His perfect timing. If you are struggling with contentment in this season of singleness, ask the Lord to fill you with His peace and purpose, remembering that *"godliness with contentment is great gain"* (1 Timothy 6:6).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for our brother’s heart to honor You in his desire for marriage. Lord, You know his deepest longings, and we ask that You prepare him and his future wife for a union that glorifies You. Give him wisdom to walk in purity, patience, and faith as he waits. Open doors for godly connections, and let him encounter a woman who loves You above all else, who will stand by his side in covenant commitment, and who will spur him on toward Christlikeness. Remove any idolatry from his heart that might place marriage above You, and fill him with Your Spirit so that he may be a man after Your own heart.
Father, we pray for practical opportunities for him to meet a godly woman—whether through his church, ministry, or daily life. Give him discernment to recognize Your leading and courage to step out in faith when the time is right. Protect him from distraction, impatience, or compromise, and let his life be a testimony of Your faithfulness.
If there are areas in his life that need refinement—whether in his character, habits, or priorities—reveal them to him by Your Spirit. Make him a man who is ready to lead, love, and cherish a wife as Christ does the Church. And if this season of waiting is longer than he hopes, grant him joy in You alone, knowing that You are his portion and satisfaction.
We rebuke any spirit of loneliness, fear, or desperation that might tempt him to settle for less than Your best. Let him rest in Your sovereignty, trusting that You are working all things for his good and Your glory (Romans 8:28). May his life be a light that draws others to You, and may his future marriage be a reflection of Your love and faithfulness.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
