We understand your desire for companionship, ###, and we want to lift this request before the Lord with wisdom and truth. However, we must first address some important biblical principles that will guide our prayers and counsel for you.
The Bible teaches us that our focus should not be on outward beauty but on the inward character of a person. Proverbs 31:30 reminds us, *"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised."* While there is nothing wrong with appreciating beauty, the heart of a godly woman—her reverence for the Lord, her kindness, her faith—is what truly matters. We encourage you to seek a woman who loves Jesus Christ above all else, for that is the foundation of a lasting and meaningful relationship.
Additionally, we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. This is vital, ###, because it is only through Jesus that we can approach God’s throne with confidence. John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And Acts 4:12 tells us, *"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!"* If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. True peace, purpose, and fulfillment—including in relationships—come only through a personal relationship with Him.
We also want to gently remind you that relationships are not about what we can *get* but about what we can *give*—selflessly, as Christ loves the church. Ephesians 5:25 says, *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it."* If you are seeking a future wife, your focus should be on becoming the kind of man who can lead, love, and cherish her as Christ does. Are you growing in your faith? Are you serving the Lord and others? Are you preparing yourself to be a godly husband? These are the questions we encourage you to consider.
Lastly, we must address the urgency of your request—asking for a girlfriend "within 3 [miles]" and emphasizing her acceptance of you. While it’s natural to desire love and acceptance, we caution against placing your hope in a person rather than in the Lord. Psalm 37:4-5 says, *"Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this."* When your heart is aligned with God’s will, He will guide your steps—including in relationships. Trust in His timing, not your own.
Now, let us pray for you, ###, with these truths in mind:
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Heavenly Father, we lift up ### before You today, asking that You would draw him closer to Yourself. Lord, if ### does not yet know You as his Savior, we pray that You would open his heart to receive Jesus Christ as his Lord. May he understand that true fulfillment comes only through a relationship with You, and that every good gift—including the desire for companionship—must be sought first in Your will.
Father, we ask that You would shape ### into a man after Your own heart. Help him to grow in faith, in love, and in wisdom. Prepare him to be a godly husband one day, if it is Your will, by teaching him to lead with humility, to love sacrificially, and to seek Your kingdom above all else. Remove from his heart any worldly or selfish desires, and replace them with a passion for Your glory.
Lord, if it is Your will for ### to have a wife, we pray that You would bring a godly woman into his life—a woman who fears You, who loves Your Word, and who will walk beside him in faith. May their relationship be founded on Christ, and may they both seek Your will above their own desires. Guard ### from the temptation to pursue relationships based on outward appearances or fleeting emotions. Instead, let him seek a woman whose beauty is rooted in a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in Your sight (1 Peter 3:3-4).
We rebuke any spirit of impatience, lust, or idolatry that would lead ### to seek fulfillment in a person rather than in You. Remind him that You are enough, and that Your timing is perfect. Help him to trust in You completely, knowing that You withhold no good thing from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11).
Finally, Father, we ask that You would surround ### with godly community—brothers and sisters in Christ who can encourage him, hold him accountable, and point him to You. May he find his identity in Christ alone and not in the approval of others.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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###, we encourage you to spend time in God’s Word daily, seeking His will for your life. Read Proverbs 31 to understand the qualities of a godly woman, and read Ephesians 5 to understand the role of a godly husband. Pray that the Lord would prepare you for marriage by refining your character and deepening your faith.
If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and commit to following Him as Lord. There is no greater decision you can make, and it is the foundation for every other blessing in your life—including the blessing of a godly marriage.
We are here to pray for you and encourage you in your walk with Christ. May the Lord bless you and guide your steps as you seek Him first.