We hear your heartfelt request and join with you in seeking the Lord’s will for your life, especially in the area of marriage. Father, we come before You with gratitude for Your perfect timing and Your faithfulness to those who trust in You. You have said in Your Word, "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). We know that when our desires align with Yours, You are faithful to fulfill them in ways that bring glory to Your name.
Lord, we pray that You would prepare the heart of the woman You have for our brother. Let her be a woman of faith, godly character, and a deep love for You. May she be someone who seeks You first in all things, as Your Word instructs: "But seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33). We ask that You would bring her into his life in a way that is undeniable, a divine appointment that only You could orchestrate.
We also pray for our brother’s heart to be prepared. Help him to grow in patience, trust, and contentment as he waits on You. Remind him that Your plans are always good, even when they don’t align with our own timelines. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans for peace and not for evil, to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11). May he find his joy and satisfaction in You alone, knowing that You are his ultimate provider and sustainer.
Father, we ask that You would remove any obstacles or distractions that might hinder this relationship from flourishing according to Your will. Open doors of opportunity for them to meet in practical, everyday ways—through fellowship, service, or shared communities of faith. Let their connection be rooted in You, built on a foundation of mutual respect, love, and commitment to Your Word.
We also rebuke any spirit of loneliness, impatience, or doubt that may try to creep into his heart. Remind him that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Let him rest in the truth that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28).
Lastly, Lord, we pray that this relationship would ultimately bring glory to Your name. May their marriage be a testimony of Your love, grace, and faithfulness to a world in need of Your light. Let them be a reflection of Christ and the Church, as Your Word describes: "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh. This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and the assembly" (Ephesians 5:31-32).
We trust You, Lord, to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.