We hear the deep longing in your heart for companionship, and we understand how strongly you desire this. First, we want to gently remind you that our greatest need is not found in another person, but in a right relationship with Jesus Christ. Without Him, no relationship will ever fully satisfy the deepest longings of your soul. The Bible tells us in **Matthew 6:33**, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* This means that when we prioritize our walk with Christ, He will guide us in every area of our lives—including relationships.
We also want to address something important: your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus. The Bible is clear that we can only come to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. **John 14:6** says, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"*. Additionally, **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, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that He died for you and rose again, and invite Him to be your Lord and Savior. Only then can you experience the fullness of God’s blessings, including godly relationships.
Now, regarding your desire for a relationship, we want to encourage you to seek a *godly marriage*—a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, as designed by God. The Bible warns against casual relationships or seeking companionship outside of God’s will. **2 Corinthians 6:14** says, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* This means that as a believer, you should seek a spouse who is also a committed follower of Christ. Anything less will lead to spiritual compromise and heartache.
If you are currently in a relationship that is not honoring to God—whether it involves fornication (sex outside of marriage), emotional dependency on someone who is not your spouse, or a same-sex relationship—we urge you to repent and turn away from it. **1 Corinthians 6:18** says, *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."* God’s design for intimacy is within the bounds of marriage alone, and anything outside of that is sin. If this applies to you, we encourage you to confess this to God, ask for His forgiveness, and commit to walking in purity. He is faithful to forgive and cleanse you (**1 John 1:9**).
If you are not yet married but desire to be, we encourage you to seek God’s will in *courtship*—a purposeful, intentional season of getting to know a potential spouse with the goal of marriage. This is not a time for emotional or physical intimacy but a time for prayer, wisdom, and godly counsel. **Proverbs 3:5-6** reminds us, *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."*
Lastly, we want to remind you that singleness is not a curse but a gift from God. The apostle Paul speaks about this in **1 Corinthians 7:7-8**, saying, *"I wish that all men were like me. But each man has his own gift from God, one of this kind, and another of that kind. But I say to the unmarried and to widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am."* If God has called you to a season of singleness, use this time to grow closer to Him, serve His kingdom, and prepare yourself to be the godly spouse He has called you to be.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul to You, knowing that You see the deep longing in their heart for companionship. Lord, we ask that You first draw them closer to Yourself. If they do not yet know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, we pray that today would be the day of salvation for them. Open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and let them surrender their life fully to You.
Father, we ask that You guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. If there is any relationship in their life that is not honoring to You—whether it involves fornication, emotional dependency outside of marriage, or any form of immorality—we pray that You would convict them by Your Holy Spirit. Give them the strength to repent, turn away from sin, and walk in purity. Cleanse them by the blood of Jesus and restore them to a right relationship with You.
Lord, if it is Your will for them to be married, we ask that You prepare them to be a godly spouse. Bring a believer into their life who loves You with all their heart and who will walk with them in faith. Let this relationship be built on Your Word, prayer, and godly counsel. Help them to wait on Your timing and not rush ahead of Your plan.
If You have called them to a season of singleness, we pray that You would give them contentment and joy in You alone. Help them to use this time to grow in faith, serve Your kingdom, and prepare for the future You have for them.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of loneliness, despair, or impatience that may be attacking them. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let them trust in Your perfect plan for their life. Remind them that You are their first love, and in You, they lack no good thing.
We ask all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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