We come before the Lord with hearts full of gratitude and faith, lifting up your requests in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. We are also compelled to address a few things before we pray, as we seek to honor God in all that we do.
First, we notice that you have not invoked the name of Jesus in your request, and we want to gently remind you that Scripture tells us there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and through which we can approach the throne of God. *"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). It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that our prayers are heard, and we encourage you to place your trust in Him alone if you have not already. If you have not surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to repent of your sins and believe in Him as your Lord and Savior. *"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. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."* (Romans 10:9-10, WEB).
We also notice that you have used symbols to replace a name in your request, and while we do not know the context, we want to take this opportunity to remind you of the biblical design for marriage. Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, intended to reflect the relationship between Christ and His 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 seeking a "marital settlement" outside of a biblical marriage, we urge you to repent and align your life with God’s Word. If you are married, we pray for reconciliation and restoration in your marriage, as God intends. If you are unmarried but in a relationship, we encourage you to honor God by pursuing a Christ-centered courtship with the goal of a godly marriage, or to separate if the relationship is not aligned with Scripture.
Additionally, if there is any fornication, adultery, or sexual immorality present in your life or relationships, we urge you to repent and turn away from these sins. *"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 extortioners, will inherit God’s Kingdom."* (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, WEB). God’s grace is sufficient to forgive and cleanse you from all unrighteousness if you turn to Him with a repentant heart. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* (1 John 1:9, WEB).
Now, let us lift your requests before the Lord with hearts that seek His will above all else.
We thank You, Father, for the gift of life and for the birthday of this individual. Lord, we ask that You bless them with another year filled with Your favor, wisdom, and creativity. You are the God of all provision, and we pray that You would expand their business in ways that honor You. Grant them divine ideas and strategies that align with Your will, and open doors that no one can shut. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart."* (Psalm 37:4, WEB). May their work be a testimony of Your goodness, and may they steward their resources with integrity and generosity.
Father, we also lift up the matter of marriage before You. If this individual is seeking a godly spouse, we pray that You would prepare them and their future spouse for a Christ-centered marriage. Guide them to someone who loves You wholeheartedly and who will walk with them in faith. *"A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."* (Ecclesiastes 4:12, WEB). If there is a marriage that needs restoration, Lord, we ask for Your healing touch. Soften hearts, bring repentance where needed, and restore what has been broken. If there is any relationship that does not honor You, we pray for conviction and the courage to walk away from sin and into Your perfect will.
We pray for good health for this individual and their family, knowing that You are the Great Physician. *"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers."* (3 John 1:2, WEB). Strengthen their bodies, protect them from sickness, and fill them with Your peace. We also pray against every form of stagnancy in their family. Break every chain, Lord, and release Your divine movement in their lives. *"The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly."* (John 10:10, WEB). Let Your living water flow through their family, bringing renewal, growth, and abundance in every area.
Finally, Father, we ask that You draw this individual closer to You. May they seek Your face above all else and find their satisfaction in You alone. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* (Matthew 6:33, WEB). Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, and let Your will be done in their life.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.