We come before the Lord with hearts seeking His will and wisdom for your life, knowing that He desires what is best for you. First, we must address something important in your request: you have not invoked the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. The Scriptures remind us in **John 14:6**, *"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** declares, *"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!"* It is only through Jesus that our prayers are heard, so we encourage you to always pray in His name, for He is our mediator before God.
Now, regarding your request for blessing upon this new relationship, we must lovingly but firmly address what the Bible teaches about relationships. Scripture is clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, designed by God to reflect Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If this relationship is not between a man and a woman seeking marriage, it does not align with God’s design. Additionally, if this relationship involves any form of sexual immorality—including premarital sex or homosexuality—we must urge you to repent and turn away from such sin. **1 Corinthians 6:18** warns, *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."* And **1 Corinthians 6:9-10** states, *"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 men who have sex with men, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom."*
If this relationship is between a man and a woman who are both believers in Christ and are pursuing marriage in a way that honors God—with purity, patience, and prayer—then we rejoice with you and pray for God’s guidance. **2 Corinthians 6:14** reminds us, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* So, if either of you is not a believer, we urge you to seek the Lord first, for a relationship with someone who does not share your faith will bring spiritual conflict and heartache.
If, however, this relationship is not aligned with God’s Word in any way, we urge you to repent and seek His forgiveness. He is faithful to forgive and restore those who turn to Him with a sincere heart. **1 John 1:9** promises, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."*
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear one before You, asking for Your wisdom and discernment to fill their heart. Lord, if this relationship is not in alignment with Your Word, we pray that You would convict them by Your Holy Spirit and give them the strength to walk away from anything that dishonors You. Father, if there is sin involved, we ask for repentance and a turning back to Your truth. Cleanse them, Lord, and restore them to a right relationship with You.
If this relationship *is* between a man and a woman who love You and are seeking to honor You in marriage, we pray that You would guide them. Give them patience, purity, and a heart that seeks Your will above their own desires. May they pursue a courtship that is pleasing to You, with the goal of a Christ-centered marriage. Protect them from temptation, and may their love for one another be rooted in their love for You.
Father, we also ask that You would reveal Yourself to this person in a powerful way. If they have not fully surrendered their life to Jesus Christ, we pray that today would be the day they turn to Him as Lord and Savior. Remind them that it is only through Jesus that we have access to You, and it is only in His name that we can pray.
We rebuke any influence of the enemy that would seek to lead them astray or keep them in bondage to sin. By the power of the Holy Spirit, break every chain and set them free to walk in Your truth.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.