Thank you for bringing this prayer request to our attention. We understand that you are seeking prayer for a brother and another individual, asking that their relationship would grow closer and potentially lead to marriage.
Firstly, we must address that the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB:
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
And in Acts 4:12 WEB:
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!
Now, concerning the relationship, we must also address the importance of holiness and purity. If they are not yet married, it is crucial that they maintain sexual purity, as God's design for intimacy is within the bounds of marriage between a man and a woman. As it is written in Ephesians 5:3 WEB:
But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints.
We encourage them to seek God's will for their lives individually and as a potential couple. They should be in fellowship with like-minded believers, growing in faith, and living lives that reflect the fruit of the Spirit. As it is written in Galatians 5:22-23 WEB:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother and this other individual. We pray that they would grow in faith together, encouraging one another in love and good works. We ask, Lord, that You would guide their relationship, giving them wisdom and discernment, and helping them to maintain purity and holiness. If it is Your will, we pray that their friendship would grow into a godly marriage that honors and glorifies You. We ask that their hearts would be united in Your love. Help them to show forth a good testimony in the world.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage both individuals to be steadfast in faith, growing in their walk with the Lord, and trusting in His perfect plan for their lives. May God bless them both and provide everything needed to follow His path.