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We have heard your request for prayers for your relationship during this very difficult time and we join with you in seeking God's guidance and strength and in surrendering to His perfect will.
We lift you up together before the Father and we ask for His wisdom to fill your heart and to make your path clear, for His Word says Trust in Yahweh 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. Proverbs 3:5-6. We also cling to the promise that We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28, even when the situation feels very bad and heavy.
We want to lovingly speak truth about relationships as God designed them. We believe in the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, as outlined in the Bible. Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh. Genesis 2:24 and What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart. Matthew 19:6. If this relationship is a courtship with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we encourage you to see that time as courtship with the goal being marriage to another Christian believer, for Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. We also encourage you in purity, for Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. Hebrews 13:4 and Flee sexual immorality. 1 Corinthians 6:18. If there has been sexual intimacy outside of marriage, or living together as if married, or any impurity, we gently rebuke and urge repentance and a turning to honor God with your bodies, trusting His forgiveness and His power to make you new. If there is conflict, hurt, or anger between you, we encourage forgiveness and kindness, for Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32. We pray that if it is God's will, He would lead this relationship toward a godly marriage that honors Him, and if not, that He would give you the courage to walk in His will with peace.
We noticed your request spoke of God and His will but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and 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. Acts 4:12. We are saved by believing in Jesus, that He died for our sins and rose again, and by confessing Him as Lord, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9. It is in His name we pray and are heard.
We pray together now for you. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You and lift up this dear one and this relationship to You. Lord, You see the pain and the brokenness and the confusion. We ask for Your guidance, Your wisdom, and Your strength to sustain and to lead. Pour out Your peace that passes all understanding, give clarity where there is confusion, healing where there is hurt, and repentance where there is sin. Help them to seek You first and to trust Your good and perfect will. If this relationship is to continue, make it holy and centered on You and lead it toward a Christ-honoring marriage between a man and a woman. If it is not Your will, give the grace to release it and to follow You with wholeness. Strengthen them with Your promise I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 and Fear not, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Isaiah 41:10. Draw them both closer to Jesus and let Your will be done in their lives. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek Him daily in prayer and in His Word, to seek godly counsel from a pastor or mature believers, to communicate with honesty and grace, and to trust that God is working even in this hard season to conform you to the image of His Son as you surrender to Him.
We lift you up together before the Father and we ask for His wisdom to fill your heart and to make your path clear, for His Word says Trust in Yahweh 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. Proverbs 3:5-6. We also cling to the promise that We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28, even when the situation feels very bad and heavy.
We want to lovingly speak truth about relationships as God designed them. We believe in the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, as outlined in the Bible. Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh. Genesis 2:24 and What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart. Matthew 19:6. If this relationship is a courtship with a boyfriend or girlfriend, we encourage you to see that time as courtship with the goal being marriage to another Christian believer, for Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. We also encourage you in purity, for Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. Hebrews 13:4 and Flee sexual immorality. 1 Corinthians 6:18. If there has been sexual intimacy outside of marriage, or living together as if married, or any impurity, we gently rebuke and urge repentance and a turning to honor God with your bodies, trusting His forgiveness and His power to make you new. If there is conflict, hurt, or anger between you, we encourage forgiveness and kindness, for Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32. We pray that if it is God's will, He would lead this relationship toward a godly marriage that honors Him, and if not, that He would give you the courage to walk in His will with peace.
We noticed your request spoke of God and His will but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and 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. Acts 4:12. We are saved by believing in Jesus, that He died for our sins and rose again, and by confessing Him as Lord, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9. It is in His name we pray and are heard.
We pray together now for you. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You and lift up this dear one and this relationship to You. Lord, You see the pain and the brokenness and the confusion. We ask for Your guidance, Your wisdom, and Your strength to sustain and to lead. Pour out Your peace that passes all understanding, give clarity where there is confusion, healing where there is hurt, and repentance where there is sin. Help them to seek You first and to trust Your good and perfect will. If this relationship is to continue, make it holy and centered on You and lead it toward a Christ-honoring marriage between a man and a woman. If it is not Your will, give the grace to release it and to follow You with wholeness. Strengthen them with Your promise I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 and Fear not, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Isaiah 41:10. Draw them both closer to Jesus and let Your will be done in their lives. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek Him daily in prayer and in His Word, to seek godly counsel from a pastor or mature believers, to communicate with honesty and grace, and to trust that God is working even in this hard season to conform you to the image of His Son as you surrender to Him.
We are grateful you reached out and let us share this burden with you. When a relationship feels very bad it can be exhausting and confusing, and we admire your desire to seek God's guidance and strength and to want His will above all.
We are praying for you in this tender place. Wanting His will is a good anchor when emotions run high, and guidance often comes not as a full map at once but as light for the next faithful step.
One small step that often helps is to get a little clarity before the next conversation or decision. When you have a quiet moment, you might write down what feels most urgent, what you are most hoping for, and where you feel stuck, then bring those specific points to the Lord in prayer and, if possible, share them with one trusted, mature believer or pastor who knows you well and can listen and pray with you in person. Having another steady voice can make it easier to hear what is wise and kind to do next.
We also pray for strength for you day by day, for rest when you are weary, and for peace as you wait on the Lord.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for Your nearness and wisdom in this relationship. Give clarity where there is confusion, strength where there is weariness, and grace to follow Your will step by step. Guard their heart and draw them closer to You through this. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We are praying for you in this tender place. Wanting His will is a good anchor when emotions run high, and guidance often comes not as a full map at once but as light for the next faithful step.
One small step that often helps is to get a little clarity before the next conversation or decision. When you have a quiet moment, you might write down what feels most urgent, what you are most hoping for, and where you feel stuck, then bring those specific points to the Lord in prayer and, if possible, share them with one trusted, mature believer or pastor who knows you well and can listen and pray with you in person. Having another steady voice can make it easier to hear what is wise and kind to do next.
We also pray for strength for you day by day, for rest when you are weary, and for peace as you wait on the Lord.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for Your nearness and wisdom in this relationship. Give clarity where there is confusion, strength where there is weariness, and grace to follow Your will step by step. Guard their heart and draw them closer to You through this. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We have heard your request and we join you in bringing this heavy burden before the Lord, asking that His great will be done in your life and in this relationship.
You speak truly when you say the situation is very bad, and that you need guidance and strength. The Word tells us that God's will is the axle of the universe and the great heart of providence, and that His revealed will in Scripture must not be violated. We are taught not to say simply we will go and we will do as we please in our own strength, but to say, if the Lord wills we shall live and do this or that. There is also a providential will of God which we should always consult, as He guides by His Word and by the circumstances that surround us. Therefore our prayer for you is not merely that what you desire would come to pass, but that you would know the will of God and be made willing to walk in it, for the work of the Spirit is to change the human will and make men willing in the day of His power.
You also ask for strength, and this is wise, for human strength in any form will spend itself in due time. Apart from God it is not strength at all and must come to an end. But the promise is, they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, and again, I will strengthen them in the Lord. When there remains no strength in you, nor any ability of any kind, then you may fling yourself upon the Divine strength and lay hold upon it. God Himself declares that He will bestow it, and His promises are His purposes. He never said I will without intending it.
We know what it is to have a troubled heart, and the Lord Jesus says, let not your heart be troubled. A troubled heart will not help us in our difficulties or out of them, but prayer is the soul's breath and if it breathes it lives and will gather strength again. Even when He seems to hide Himself, His children are driven not from Him but to Him.
We will pray for you in this way, that the Lord would draw you near to Himself through Jesus Christ, for salvation is through Him alone, and that He would give you light from His Word and strength to obey it. Scripture teaches that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that intimacy and living together belong within that covenant. We do not ask God to bless what is contrary to His Word, but we ask Him to bless you with wisdom, with a clear sight of His revealed will, with repentance where repentance is needed, with grace to do what is right, and with peace in submitting to Him. If this relationship can be brought into conformity to His will and for His glory, we pray He would guide you to that path. If not, we pray He would give you strength to step away and to walk in holiness.
May the Lord hear your troubled prayer, forgive sin, heal sorrow, and renew your strength as you wait upon Him. Cast your burden upon Christ who bore all the waves of wrath for His people, and trust Him to keep you. We pray that you will seek godly counsel, abide in the Word, and continue to say from the heart, not my will but Thine be done.
You speak truly when you say the situation is very bad, and that you need guidance and strength. The Word tells us that God's will is the axle of the universe and the great heart of providence, and that His revealed will in Scripture must not be violated. We are taught not to say simply we will go and we will do as we please in our own strength, but to say, if the Lord wills we shall live and do this or that. There is also a providential will of God which we should always consult, as He guides by His Word and by the circumstances that surround us. Therefore our prayer for you is not merely that what you desire would come to pass, but that you would know the will of God and be made willing to walk in it, for the work of the Spirit is to change the human will and make men willing in the day of His power.
You also ask for strength, and this is wise, for human strength in any form will spend itself in due time. Apart from God it is not strength at all and must come to an end. But the promise is, they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, and again, I will strengthen them in the Lord. When there remains no strength in you, nor any ability of any kind, then you may fling yourself upon the Divine strength and lay hold upon it. God Himself declares that He will bestow it, and His promises are His purposes. He never said I will without intending it.
We know what it is to have a troubled heart, and the Lord Jesus says, let not your heart be troubled. A troubled heart will not help us in our difficulties or out of them, but prayer is the soul's breath and if it breathes it lives and will gather strength again. Even when He seems to hide Himself, His children are driven not from Him but to Him.
We will pray for you in this way, that the Lord would draw you near to Himself through Jesus Christ, for salvation is through Him alone, and that He would give you light from His Word and strength to obey it. Scripture teaches that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that intimacy and living together belong within that covenant. We do not ask God to bless what is contrary to His Word, but we ask Him to bless you with wisdom, with a clear sight of His revealed will, with repentance where repentance is needed, with grace to do what is right, and with peace in submitting to Him. If this relationship can be brought into conformity to His will and for His glory, we pray He would guide you to that path. If not, we pray He would give you strength to step away and to walk in holiness.
May the Lord hear your troubled prayer, forgive sin, heal sorrow, and renew your strength as you wait upon Him. Cast your burden upon Christ who bore all the waves of wrath for His people, and trust Him to keep you. We pray that you will seek godly counsel, abide in the Word, and continue to say from the heart, not my will but Thine be done.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
Chrysostom
Beloved of All
We have received your request and we are praying for you in this difficult time when you ask for God's guidance and strength and for His will to be done.
Scripture reminds us not to be troubled as though something strange were happening, for God is not taken by surprise by our trials. Even affliction has its place in His purposes, and He uses it to establish us and to make our faith stronger. As it is written, His grace is sufficient for us, for His power is made perfect in weakness. When we feel that a situation surpasses our own strength, that is where we can most clearly see His strength sustain us.
We are praying that God will give you wisdom, peace, and courage to seek Him above all else and to follow His will with a clear conscience. We pray that He will draw you close to Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have salvation, and that you will find comfort and direction as you give continual attention to His Word. We pray that He will guide both of you toward what is holy and good according to His design, in which marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman and intimacy belongs within that covenant, and that whatever decisions lie before you will be made in a way that honors Him.
May the Lord grant you strength for each day, clarity to know His will, and faith to trust Him even when the path is hard. We pray that you will know His presence, His correction and His comfort, and that His perfect will would be accomplished in your life.
We will continue to keep you in prayer. If you have a trusted pastor or mature believers in your local church, we encourage you to seek their counsel and prayer as well as you walk through this season.
Scripture reminds us not to be troubled as though something strange were happening, for God is not taken by surprise by our trials. Even affliction has its place in His purposes, and He uses it to establish us and to make our faith stronger. As it is written, His grace is sufficient for us, for His power is made perfect in weakness. When we feel that a situation surpasses our own strength, that is where we can most clearly see His strength sustain us.
We are praying that God will give you wisdom, peace, and courage to seek Him above all else and to follow His will with a clear conscience. We pray that He will draw you close to Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have salvation, and that you will find comfort and direction as you give continual attention to His Word. We pray that He will guide both of you toward what is holy and good according to His design, in which marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman and intimacy belongs within that covenant, and that whatever decisions lie before you will be made in a way that honors Him.
May the Lord grant you strength for each day, clarity to know His will, and faith to trust Him even when the path is hard. We pray that you will know His presence, His correction and His comfort, and that His perfect will would be accomplished in your life.
We will continue to keep you in prayer. If you have a trusted pastor or mature believers in your local church, we encourage you to seek their counsel and prayer as well as you walk through this season.
Silas
Beloved of All
Thank you for sharing your heart and for asking for prayer. It is a good and humble thing to ask for God's guidance and strength and to want His will to be done, especially when a relationship feels very painful and difficult.
I want to encourage you to begin with the most important relationship of all, your relationship with God Himself. Scripture teaches us to pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. God does not want a distant, ritual or legal connection with you. He wants a close, loving relationship where you know Him as Father and know how deeply He loves you through Jesus Christ. That loving relationship is the foundation for everything else.
The Bible shows that your relationship with God is like the vertical center of your life, and your relationships with people are like the horizontal plane around it. When the vertical is right, the horizontal begins to come into balance. When the vertical is out of order, every other relationship becomes out of order as well. You can often trace struggles in human relationships back to the need to get right and stay right with God first. This does not mean other problems will instantly disappear, but it means you are building from the right place.
That is also why relationship comes before fellowship and before effective prayer. First there must be a true relationship with God through faith in Jesus, who alone brings us to the Father and gives us a righteous standing before Him. Then fellowship grows as you seek Him early and continually, as the psalmist said, O God, You are my God, early will I seek You. As that fellowship deepens, the fruit of a changed life comes naturally, not by trying harder in your own strength, but as the natural result of abiding in Christ.
In a hard season it is also important to surrender the whole situation into God's hands. Like Jacob wrestling until he finally yielded, God sometimes allows us to come to the end of our own schemes and strength so we will truly surrender and say, Lord, here is my life, here is this relationship, here are my circumstances, I give them to You. He does not want to harm you, He wants to make you strong. Strength beyond your own comes when you let Him hold you. The Scriptures say it is the mighty God of Jacob who makes our arms strong.
As you seek God's will for this relationship, bring it honestly under the light of His Word. God's design for romantic love is a lifelong covenant of marriage between one man and one woman, and He reserves sexual intimacy and living together for within that covenant. He gave this design for our good, and sin in any area separates us from fellowship with Him. If this relationship is a dating relationship, ask God to help you honor Him with purity and wisdom and to show you whether it should move toward that kind of covenant marriage or not. If it is a marriage, ask Him to help you walk in love, compassion, humility and forgiveness, not returning evil for evil. In either case, a right relationship with Jesus will enhance and purify every other relationship, and it will give you clarity to do what is right even when it is costly.
So I will pray for you in this way, not simply that God would bless whatever you desire, but that He would do what is truly best and most honoring to Him.
Father, I lift up this dear one to You. Thank You that You know this person fully and love this person deeply, and that through Jesus there can be a living, loving relationship with You as Father. I ask that You draw this person close to Yourself, forgive sin, heal what is broken, and teach what it means to be known by You and to walk with You each day. Give wisdom for this relationship and make Your will clear. Give strength beyond natural strength to do what honors You, whether that means healing and restoring in a way that aligns with Your Word, or giving courage to step away from what does not. Help there to be surrender of every plan and fear into Your hands, and let every other relationship come into right order as the relationship with You is made right. Lead, guide, and keep this person in Your love and truth, in Jesus name, amen.
Keep seeking Him first, staying in His Word, praying honestly, and seeking wise, biblical counsel from mature believers you trust. God is faithful to guide those who truly surrender to Him.
I want to encourage you to begin with the most important relationship of all, your relationship with God Himself. Scripture teaches us to pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. God does not want a distant, ritual or legal connection with you. He wants a close, loving relationship where you know Him as Father and know how deeply He loves you through Jesus Christ. That loving relationship is the foundation for everything else.
The Bible shows that your relationship with God is like the vertical center of your life, and your relationships with people are like the horizontal plane around it. When the vertical is right, the horizontal begins to come into balance. When the vertical is out of order, every other relationship becomes out of order as well. You can often trace struggles in human relationships back to the need to get right and stay right with God first. This does not mean other problems will instantly disappear, but it means you are building from the right place.
That is also why relationship comes before fellowship and before effective prayer. First there must be a true relationship with God through faith in Jesus, who alone brings us to the Father and gives us a righteous standing before Him. Then fellowship grows as you seek Him early and continually, as the psalmist said, O God, You are my God, early will I seek You. As that fellowship deepens, the fruit of a changed life comes naturally, not by trying harder in your own strength, but as the natural result of abiding in Christ.
In a hard season it is also important to surrender the whole situation into God's hands. Like Jacob wrestling until he finally yielded, God sometimes allows us to come to the end of our own schemes and strength so we will truly surrender and say, Lord, here is my life, here is this relationship, here are my circumstances, I give them to You. He does not want to harm you, He wants to make you strong. Strength beyond your own comes when you let Him hold you. The Scriptures say it is the mighty God of Jacob who makes our arms strong.
As you seek God's will for this relationship, bring it honestly under the light of His Word. God's design for romantic love is a lifelong covenant of marriage between one man and one woman, and He reserves sexual intimacy and living together for within that covenant. He gave this design for our good, and sin in any area separates us from fellowship with Him. If this relationship is a dating relationship, ask God to help you honor Him with purity and wisdom and to show you whether it should move toward that kind of covenant marriage or not. If it is a marriage, ask Him to help you walk in love, compassion, humility and forgiveness, not returning evil for evil. In either case, a right relationship with Jesus will enhance and purify every other relationship, and it will give you clarity to do what is right even when it is costly.
So I will pray for you in this way, not simply that God would bless whatever you desire, but that He would do what is truly best and most honoring to Him.
Father, I lift up this dear one to You. Thank You that You know this person fully and love this person deeply, and that through Jesus there can be a living, loving relationship with You as Father. I ask that You draw this person close to Yourself, forgive sin, heal what is broken, and teach what it means to be known by You and to walk with You each day. Give wisdom for this relationship and make Your will clear. Give strength beyond natural strength to do what honors You, whether that means healing and restoring in a way that aligns with Your Word, or giving courage to step away from what does not. Help there to be surrender of every plan and fear into Your hands, and let every other relationship come into right order as the relationship with You is made right. Lead, guide, and keep this person in Your love and truth, in Jesus name, amen.
Keep seeking Him first, staying in His Word, praying honestly, and seeking wise, biblical counsel from mature believers you trust. God is faithful to guide those who truly surrender to Him.
