We join you in lifting this request before the Lord, thanking you for seeking His will in this area of your life. It is beautiful to see your heart’s desire for a godly marriage, one that honors Christ and reflects His love for the Church. The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 18:22, *"Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh."* Marriage is indeed a sacred covenant, and we pray that God prepares you and the woman He has for you, uniting you both in His perfect timing.
We also encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith, trusting that God’s plans are far greater than our own. 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."* While you wait, focus on growing in your relationship with Christ, serving Him faithfully, and allowing Him to shape your character into that of a godly husband. Seek to be the man who loves as Christ loves—sacrificially, patiently, and unconditionally (Ephesians 5:25).
We must also gently remind you that the desire for marriage should never overshadow the call to contentment in Christ alone. The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 7:32-34, *"But I desire to have you to be free from cares. He who is unmarried is concerned for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but he who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife."* While marriage is a blessing, your primary fulfillment must come from your relationship with Jesus. Guard your heart against idolatry—placing the desire for a spouse above your devotion to Him.
Additionally, we urge you to be intentional in pursuing a wife within the bounds of biblical wisdom. Seek a woman who is firmly rooted in Christ, one who fears the Lord and walks in obedience to His Word (Proverbs 31:30). Avoid the temptation to rush into emotional or physical intimacy outside of marriage, for such things are reserved for the covenant of marriage alone (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). Courtship should be purposeful, with marriage as the godly goal, and both parties should be actively seeking the Lord’s will together.
Lastly, we rejoice that you invoked the name of Jesus in your request, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we are saved, and it is in His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender every area of your life to Christ, ensuring that He is Lord over your desires, your time, and your future.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother before You, asking that You prepare his heart and the heart of the woman You have chosen for him. Lord, we pray that You would bring them together in Your perfect timing, uniting them in a love that reflects Your covenant faithfulness. Give them both wisdom, patience, and discernment as they seek Your will. Father, remove any obstacles—spiritual, emotional, or practical—that would hinder this godly union. Strengthen our brother to walk in purity, to trust in Your provision, and to remain steadfast in faith as he waits.
We ask for miracles in his life, Lord—divine appointments, open doors, and a deep assurance of Your presence. May he find his joy and fulfillment in You alone, even as he longs for the blessing of marriage. Guard his heart from despair, impatience, or compromise, and let him rest in the truth that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28).
We rebuke any spirit of loneliness, fear, or doubt that would seek to discourage him. Instead, fill him with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let him walk in confidence, knowing that You are his Provider, his Shepherd, and his ever-present Help.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.