We hear your heart’s longing and rejoice with you as you celebrate another year of God’s faithfulness in your life. Your patience and commitment to waiting on the Lord’s timing for marriage is a beautiful testimony of trust in Him. It is right to desire a godly spouse, for the Scriptures tell us, *"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord"* (Proverbs 18:22). Yet we must also remember that our ultimate fulfillment comes from Christ alone, for He is the only one who can satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts.
We want to gently remind you that the desire for companionship should always be submitted to God’s will, not our own. Loneliness is a real struggle, but it is also an opportunity to draw nearer to the Lord, who promises, *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). Instead of seeking a partner to fill an emptiness, we encourage you to first seek the Lord with all your heart, trusting that He will provide in His perfect timing. *"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart"* (Psalm 37:4).
We also want to address the language of "partner" in your request. The Bible clearly defines marriage as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, and we should always align our desires with God’s design. Courtship should be entered into with the clear intention of marriage, not merely companionship, and it should be pursued with purity and holiness. *"Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge"* (Hebrews 13:4). If the Lord places a godly man in your life, let your relationship be built on Christ, with marriage as the goal, not just emotional fulfillment.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear sister to You, asking that You would fill her heart with Your peace and presence as she waits on Your timing. Lord, we know that You have a plan for her life, and we ask that You would prepare her heart and the heart of the man You have for her, should it be Your will. Help her to find her satisfaction in You alone, knowing that You are enough. Guard her from loneliness that leads to impatience or compromise, and instead, let her wait with hope and trust in Your promises. Father, if it is Your will for her to marry, bring the right man into her life at the right time—a man who loves You above all else and who will lead her in righteousness. Until then, fill her with Your joy and purpose. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word, allowing Him to shape your desires to align with His. If loneliness feels overwhelming, surround yourself with godly community—fellow believers who can encourage you and point you to Christ. Remember, the Lord is faithful, and His timing is perfect. *"Wait for the Lord. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord"* (Psalm 27:14).
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. 
