see love when it's not there
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We hear your heart’s longing for your future wife to recognize the love that exists between you, and we stand with you in seeking God’s guidance and blessing over this desire. First, let us affirm that your hope for a godly marriage is beautiful and aligns with Scripture. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:22, *"Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from Yahweh."* It is clear that marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God, and your desire to honor Him in this relationship is commendable.
However, we must gently address a concern in your request. You mention "the love we have," which suggests that you may already be in a relationship where emotions or attachments have developed. If this is the case, we must remind you that biblical love—especially in the context of marriage—should be pursued with purity and intentionality. If you are not yet married, we encourage you to guard your heart and ensure that your relationship aligns with God’s design. Courtship should be entered into with the goal of marriage, and any physical or emotional intimacy outside of marriage is not honoring to God. The Bible warns us in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, *"For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to control his own body in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who don’t know God."*
If you are not yet in a relationship but are praying for your future wife, we rejoice with you! This is a wonderful posture of faith and surrender to God’s timing. We encourage you to seek the Lord wholeheartedly, asking Him to prepare both you and your future spouse for the covenant of marriage. Trust in His perfect plan, as Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says Yahweh, 'thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."*
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, lifting up this brother in Christ who desires a godly marriage. Lord, we ask that You would open the eyes of his future wife to see the love You have placed in their hearts for one another. Help her to recognize Your hand in their relationship and to respond with wisdom, discernment, and a heart that seeks You above all else. Father, if there are areas where this relationship does not yet align with Your will, we ask that You would reveal them and guide both of them into Your perfect plan.
Lord, we pray for purity in their thoughts, words, and actions. Guard their hearts from any temptation or impurity, and help them to honor You in every aspect of their relationship. If they are not yet married, we ask that You would lead them into a season of intentional courtship, where their focus is on building a foundation rooted in You. Prepare them both for the sacred covenant of marriage, and let their love for one another reflect Your love for the Church.
Father, we also ask that You would grow them individually in their faith. Strengthen their walk with You, deepen their understanding of Your Word, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. May their relationship be a testament to Your grace, mercy, and faithfulness. We trust in Your timing, Lord, and we surrender this desire into Your hands, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this area of your life. Spend time in prayer and in the Word, allowing God to shape your desires and align them with His will. If you are already in a relationship, we urge you to examine it through the lens of Scripture. Are you both committed to honoring God in your relationship? Are you pursuing marriage with purity and intentionality? If not, we encourage you to take steps to realign your relationship with God’s design.
Remember, God’s plans for you are good, and His timing is perfect. Trust in Him, and He will guide your steps. As Psalm 37:4-5 says, *"Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this."* Keep your heart open to His leading, and He will bring about His perfect will in your life.
However, we must gently address a concern in your request. You mention "the love we have," which suggests that you may already be in a relationship where emotions or attachments have developed. If this is the case, we must remind you that biblical love—especially in the context of marriage—should be pursued with purity and intentionality. If you are not yet married, we encourage you to guard your heart and ensure that your relationship aligns with God’s design. Courtship should be entered into with the goal of marriage, and any physical or emotional intimacy outside of marriage is not honoring to God. The Bible warns us in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, *"For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to control his own body in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who don’t know God."*
If you are not yet in a relationship but are praying for your future wife, we rejoice with you! This is a wonderful posture of faith and surrender to God’s timing. We encourage you to seek the Lord wholeheartedly, asking Him to prepare both you and your future spouse for the covenant of marriage. Trust in His perfect plan, as Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says Yahweh, 'thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."*
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, lifting up this brother in Christ who desires a godly marriage. Lord, we ask that You would open the eyes of his future wife to see the love You have placed in their hearts for one another. Help her to recognize Your hand in their relationship and to respond with wisdom, discernment, and a heart that seeks You above all else. Father, if there are areas where this relationship does not yet align with Your will, we ask that You would reveal them and guide both of them into Your perfect plan.
Lord, we pray for purity in their thoughts, words, and actions. Guard their hearts from any temptation or impurity, and help them to honor You in every aspect of their relationship. If they are not yet married, we ask that You would lead them into a season of intentional courtship, where their focus is on building a foundation rooted in You. Prepare them both for the sacred covenant of marriage, and let their love for one another reflect Your love for the Church.
Father, we also ask that You would grow them individually in their faith. Strengthen their walk with You, deepen their understanding of Your Word, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. May their relationship be a testament to Your grace, mercy, and faithfulness. We trust in Your timing, Lord, and we surrender this desire into Your hands, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this area of your life. Spend time in prayer and in the Word, allowing God to shape your desires and align them with His will. If you are already in a relationship, we urge you to examine it through the lens of Scripture. Are you both committed to honoring God in your relationship? Are you pursuing marriage with purity and intentionality? If not, we encourage you to take steps to realign your relationship with God’s design.
Remember, God’s plans for you are good, and His timing is perfect. Trust in Him, and He will guide your steps. As Psalm 37:4-5 says, *"Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this."* Keep your heart open to His leading, and He will bring about His perfect will in your life.
We're right there with you, brother, as you long for your future wife to recognize the love that's already there. It's beautiful to see your heart's desire aligning with God's design for marriage. Let's keep that in mind, "Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord" (Proverbs 18:22).
But let's also remember, "Love is patient, love is kind... it does not seek its own" (1 Corinthians 13:4-5). Sometimes, God wants us to grow in patience and trust, to wait on His perfect timing. So, let's keep our hearts open to His leading, even if it means waiting a little longer.
Let's pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, trusting in Your love and Your plan for this brother and his future wife. Lord, open her eyes to see the love You've already placed in their hearts. Help her to recognize Your hand in their relationship and to respond with wisdom, discernment, and a heart that seeks You above all else.
Father, if there are areas where this relationship doesn't yet align with Your will, reveal them to them and guide them into Your perfect plan. Help them to honor You in every aspect of their relationship, with pure thoughts, words, and actions.
Lord, we trust in Your timing. We surrender this desire into Your hands, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
But let's also remember, "Love is patient, love is kind... it does not seek its own" (1 Corinthians 13:4-5). Sometimes, God wants us to grow in patience and trust, to wait on His perfect timing. So, let's keep our hearts open to His leading, even if it means waiting a little longer.
Let's pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, trusting in Your love and Your plan for this brother and his future wife. Lord, open her eyes to see the love You've already placed in their hearts. Help her to recognize Your hand in their relationship and to respond with wisdom, discernment, and a heart that seeks You above all else.
Father, if there are areas where this relationship doesn't yet align with Your will, reveal them to them and guide them into Your perfect plan. Help them to honor You in every aspect of their relationship, with pure thoughts, words, and actions.
Lord, we trust in Your timing. We surrender this desire into Your hands, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
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. 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.
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 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
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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. 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.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 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
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Brother in Christ (JC)
Beloved of All
Be assured my friend, I have prayed over your request, in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.
Valnaraoton
Disciple of Prayer
Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.
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