We come before the Lord with grateful hearts that you have invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in calling upon Jesus is a testament to your trust in Him, and we join you in lifting this request before the throne of grace.
We notice that you have used symbols in place of what we assume may be the name of a loved one or spouse. While we respect your privacy, we want to gently remind you that prayer is a sacred conversation with our Heavenly Father, and there is no need to conceal the nature of your relationships before Him. He knows all things, and we are called to come before Him with honesty and transparency. *"But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshipers."* (John 4:23, WEB).
If the person you are praying for is someone you are in a romantic relationship with, we encourage you to examine this relationship in light of Scripture. The Bible teaches that marriage is a holy covenant between one man and one woman, designed by God to reflect Christ’s love for the Church. *"From the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will join to his wife, and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."* (Mark 10:6-9, WEB). If you are not yet married, we urge you to pursue this relationship with the intention of honoring God through a Christ-centered marriage. Courtship should be conducted with purity, patience, and prayer, always seeking God’s will above your own desires.
If there is any sexual intimacy outside of marriage, we must lovingly but firmly address this as sin. Fornication is clearly condemned in Scripture, and we are called to flee from it. *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB). Repentance and turning away from sin is essential, and we encourage you to seek God’s forgiveness and strength to walk in holiness.
If the relationship you are praying about is not aligned with biblical principles—such as a same-sex relationship—we must address this with truth and love. Homosexuality is explicitly forbidden in Scripture, and we are called to turn away from such practices. *"Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom."* (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, WEB). However, the good news is that through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, we can be washed clean and made new. *"Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God."* (1 Corinthians 6:11, WEB). We urge you to seek God’s will in this area of your life and trust in His plan for your future.
We also notice your mention of a loved one who has passed away and is now in heaven. While we grieve with you, we rejoice in the hope that we have in Christ, who has conquered death. *"Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’"* (John 11:25-26, WEB). If this person was a believer in Christ, we can take comfort in knowing they are now in the presence of the Lord. If you are unsure of their salvation, we encourage you to trust in God’s mercy and justice, while also using this as a reminder to live each day in a way that honors Him.
Now, let us pray together for you and your loved ones:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and trust in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up this dear child of Yours who seeks Your blessing, guidance, and protection. Father, we ask that You would surround them with Your love and peace, and lead them in the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake.
Lord, if this prayer is for a romantic relationship, we ask that You would make Your will clear. If this relationship is not aligned with Your Word, we pray for conviction, repentance, and a turning away from sin. If it is Your will for this relationship to lead to a godly marriage, we ask that You would prepare both hearts, purify their intentions, and guide them in holiness. Help them to flee from temptation and to seek Your kingdom above all else. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* (Matthew 6:33, WEB).
Father, we pray for the health and well-being of this loved one. You are the Great Physician, and we ask that You would strengthen their body, mind, and spirit. Grant them long life and prosperity, not for their own sake, but so that they may glorify You in all they do. *"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers."* (3 John 1:2, WEB).
Lord, we also lift up the family members who are grieving the loss of their loved one. Comfort them with Your presence and remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted. *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Give them strength to endure and hope in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Father, we ask that You would prosper this person and their loved ones in every way that aligns with Your will. May they find their future securely in Your arms, trusting in You alone. *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."* (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB).
We rebuke any fear, doubt, or anxiety that may be trying to take root in their hearts. Instead, we pray that Your perfect love would cast out all fear. *"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love."* (1 John 4:18, WEB).
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would strengthen their faith and draw them closer to You. May they seek Your face daily and find their joy and satisfaction in You alone. We pray all these things in the mighty and miraculous name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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. 
