We come before the Lord with grateful hearts, thankful that you have been faithful in prayer, yet we must address something of great importance in your request. You have not invoked the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father and by whom we are saved. The Scriptures declare, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is only in His name that our prayers are heard, for *"no one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6, WEB). We urge you to place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior if you have not already, for *"if you will 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).
Now, regarding your concern for this person’s rest before their exam, we lift this need before the Lord, asking for His peace and provision. However, we must also address the nature of your relationship with this individual. You refer to them with terms of affection that suggest a close, possibly romantic bond. If this is the case, we must ask: Are you courting with the intent of a godly marriage, or is this relationship outside the boundaries of what Scripture defines as honorable? The Bible is clear that intimacy—emotional or physical—belongs within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18, WEB). If there is any fornication or emotional dependency that dishonors God, we urge repentance and a return to purity, for *"marriage is honorable in all, and the bed is undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB).
Let us pray: Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this person who is preparing for an exam. Lord, we ask that You grant them restful sleep tonight, that their mind may be clear and their body refreshed. Calm their anxieties and help them to trust in You, for You are the source of all wisdom and understanding. *"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him"* (James 1:5, WEB). Father, we also pray for this relationship. If it is not aligned with Your Word, convict their hearts and lead them to repentance. May they seek Your will above all else, pursuing relationships that honor You and reflect Your design for marriage. If they are not yet walking with You, Lord, draw them to Yourself. Open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, that they may find salvation in Jesus Christ alone. We ask for Your guidance, protection, and blessing over their lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to examine your heart and this relationship in light of Scripture. Are you both seeking the Lord first, or has this bond become an idol? *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). If this person is not a believer, we urge you to prioritize your walk with Christ above all else. Trust that the Lord has a plan for your life, and He will provide a godly spouse in His timing if that is His will. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart"* (Psalm 37:4, WEB). Seek His kingdom first, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). May the Lord bless you and keep you as you walk in obedience to Him.