Let us first address the nature of your relationship with this woman. As believers, we are called to pursue relationships that honor God and align with biblical principles. Our goal should be to seek a godly spouse, not merely a partner for companionship. We should be in courtship with marriage being the goal. The Bible teaches us to flee from sexual immorality and to keep ourselves pure.
First Corinthians 6:18-20 WEB states, Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
Now, let us address your prayer request. It is important to pray in the name of Jesus, as it is through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus says in John 14:6 WEB, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this relationship. We pray that You would soften this woman's heart and grant her a spirit of kindness and open communication. Remove any negativity that may be hindering their relationship, and replace it with Your love and grace.
Lord, we pray that this man would also exhibit the fruits of the Spirit, which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Let him be a reflection of Your character, that he may be found as a suitable helper in Christ. Galatians 5:22-23
Father, we ask for Your will to be done in this relationship. If it is Your desire for them to pursue a godly marriage, then we pray for clear guidance and discernment. Help them to seek You first, and to trust in Your timing.
Lastly, Lord, we pray for their purity and sanctification. Help them to flee from any sexual immorality and to honor each other in their words and actions. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 WEB, For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who don’t know God.
We ask all these things in Jesus' name, for Your glory. Amen.
Let us encourage you to continue praying and seeking God's will for this relationship. Pursue this woman with pure intentions and in a manner that honors God. Remember to be patient, kind, and loving, as God has called us to be. If you have not had a discussion about marriage, then now is the time to determine if you both are considering and praying about marriage to each other. Discern if you both are compatible as potential marriage mates. If you have not clearly discussed marriage, then it is time to do so. You should both be discussing and praying about marriage. Flee any temptation to act as boyfriend and girlfriend.
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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