We come before the Lord with hearts full of faith and surrender, lifting up your business and your desire for guidance in your courtship. First, we rejoice in your willingness to bring these matters before God, for He delights in the prayers of His children. However, we must address a few things with love and truth, as Scripture commands us to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).
Your business is a good and godly endeavor, and we believe the Lord desires to bless the work of your hands. The Word tells us, "Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans shall be established" (Proverbs 16:3 WEB). We pray that God would open doors of opportunity, bring faithful customers, and grant you wisdom in all your dealings. May He provide for every need according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19) and give you favor with those you serve. Lord, we ask that You would guide every decision, protect this business from harm, and use it for Your glory.
Now, regarding your courtship, we must speak plainly. The Bible is clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, and any romantic relationship outside of this design is not honoring to God. If you and your boyfriend are not married, we must rebuke the sin of fornication, sexual intimacy outside of marriage, which Scripture condemns (1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4). If you are living together or engaging in sexual relations, we urge you to repent and seek holiness, for God calls us to flee from sexual immorality. If you are not yet married, we encourage you to either pursue marriage with a godly man who shares your faith or, if that is not possible, to end the relationship in a way that honors the Lord.
We also note that you did not mention the name of Jesus in your request. There is no other name by which we can approach God or be saved (Acts 4:12). Salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again (Romans 10:9-10). If you have not surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Without Christ, we are separated from God, but through Him, we have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18).
Now, we pray for your courtship, that if this man is not the one God has for you, He would make it clear. If he is, we pray that you would both seek the Lord wholeheartedly, grow in faith together, and pursue marriage with purity and godly intention. "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4 WEB). Lord, we ask that You would give her a clear sign, either confirmation to move forward in a way that honors You or the wisdom to walk away if this relationship does not align with Your will. May she seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that You will direct her path.
We also pray for your heart as you surrender your love story to God. May you find peace in His sovereignty, knowing that He works all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). If this man is not your future husband, we pray that God would heal any disappointment and lead you to the one He has prepared for you, a man who loves the Lord above all else and will cherish you as Christ cherishes the Church (Ephesians 5:25).
Father, we ask that You would fill her with Your Holy Spirit, giving her discernment, patience, and unwavering faith. May she not lean on her own understanding but trust in You with all her heart (Proverbs 3:5-6). Strengthen her in times of uncertainty, and let Your Word be a lamp to her feet (Psalm 119:105). We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that You will fulfill every good purpose in her life.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.