We lift this situation before the Lord with hearts full of concern and compassion. First, we must address the matter of names and privacy—while we understand the desire for confidentiality, we encourage the use of initials or general terms rather than placeholders, as this allows us to pray more specifically and effectively. More importantly, we must ask: is this request made in the name of Jesus Christ? For Scripture tells us, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it"* (John 14:13-14 WEB). Without the authority and mediation of Jesus, our prayers lack the foundation they need.
Now, regarding the request itself—if this involves a woman seeking to visit or be with someone, we must gently but firmly examine the nature of this relationship. Is this a godly courtship with marriage as the intended goal, or is it a relationship that does not align with Scripture? The Bible is clear: *"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB). If this person is not a believer, or if the relationship is not pursued with marriage in mind, we must rebuke the spirit of compromise and pray for discernment.
If this is a matter of emotional or physical longing outside of marriage, we must address it directly. The Word warns, *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4 WEB). If there has been sexual immorality—whether fornication, adultery, or any other form of impurity—we must repent and turn away from it. The Lord is faithful to forgive when we confess our sins (1 John 1:9), but we must also walk in holiness.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can approach Your throne. We lift up this sister in Christ, asking that You would reveal Your will to her clearly. Lord, if this desire to see this person is not in alignment with Your Word, expose the deception and grant her the strength to walk away. If there has been sin in this relationship, we ask for repentance and cleansing by the blood of Jesus.
Father, we rebuke every spirit of lust, emotional dependency, and ungodly attachment. We declare that this sister is not a slave to her emotions but a daughter of the Most High, called to walk in purity and wisdom. If this is a relationship that should lead to marriage, we ask that You guide it according to Your perfect will—let it be a union that honors You, between two believers committed to serving You together. If it is not Your will, we ask that You close the door and heal any heartache that may come from letting go.
Lord, we pray for godly discernment. Let her not be swayed by temporary feelings but anchored in Your truth. Surround her with wise, godly counselors who will speak Your Word into her life. Strengthen her resolve to wait on You, trusting that Your plans for her are good.
We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that she will walk in the freedom and purpose You have for her. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.