We hear your heartfelt request and lift it before the Lord with sincerity and discernment. First, we must address the foundation of any relationship that seeks God’s blessing—it must be rooted in Christ. The Scripture declares, *"For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12). If this relationship is not built upon a shared faith in Jesus Christ, it cannot fully align with God’s design. We pray that both of you would first and foremost seek a personal, saving relationship with Him, for only then can your relationship with one another reflect His love and truth.
Now, regarding the nature of this relationship, we must speak plainly. The Bible is clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, established by God for a lifetime (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If this relationship is not moving toward marriage—or if it is between individuals of the same sex—it does not align with God’s design. The Lord calls us to purity and holiness, and any sexual intimacy outside of marriage is considered fornication (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). If this applies to your situation, we urge you to repent and seek God’s forgiveness, trusting in His grace to lead you into righteousness.
If, however, this is a courtship between a man and a woman with the intention of marriage, we rejoice in your desire for honesty, safety, and unity. The Scripture you referenced, *"Love rejoices with the truth"* (1 Corinthians 13:6), is a beautiful reminder that love is not merely an emotion but a commitment to God’s standards. We pray that your relationship would be marked by truth, not pretense, and that you would encourage one another in godliness.
Let us lift this before the Lord together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your will for this relationship. Lord, we ask that You would first draw both individuals to a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). If this relationship is not in alignment with Your Word, we pray for conviction and repentance, that both would turn from any sin and walk in Your ways.
Father, if this is a godly courtship leading to marriage, we ask for Your grace to abound. Remove fear and pretense, and let Your love cast out all doubt. Strengthen their unity in You, that they may encourage one another in faith, truth, and holiness. May their relationship reflect Your love—patient, kind, and selfless (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). Guard their hearts against temptation and help them to honor You in all things.
We ask that You would guide their steps, Lord, and that Your peace would rule in their hearts. May they seek You first in all decisions, trusting in Your perfect plan. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you both to seek godly counsel, immerse yourselves in Scripture, and surround yourselves with believers who will hold you accountable. If this relationship is meant to flourish, it must be rooted in Christ and His Word. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
