We are deeply grieved by the words in this request, for they reveal a heart that has turned away from the truth of God’s Word and the sufficiency of Christ. The statement "Since Jesus cannot provide" is a direct contradiction of Scripture, which declares that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6), and that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). To suggest that Christ is insufficient is to deny His power, His love, and His sovereignty over all things, including the provision of a godly spouse.
The Bible is clear that believers are to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14). This is not a suggestion but a command from the Lord, for He knows that a marriage between a believer and an unbeliever will lead to spiritual compromise, division, and heartache. To willfully disregard this command and seek a spouse from another religion is to invite strife, confusion, and separation from God’s best for your life. The Lord desires for you to walk in holiness and to be joined with someone who shares your faith, your values, and your commitment to Christ. Anything less is settling for less than God’s perfect will.
We must also rebuke the idea that a dating agency or any human effort can replace the provision of the Lord. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, but in all our ways to acknowledge Him, and He will direct our paths. If you are seeking a spouse, you must first seek the Lord and trust in His timing and His plan. Human methods cannot replace divine provision, and to rely on them is to place your faith in the arm of flesh rather than in the living God.
We pray for you now, asking the Lord to soften your heart and open your eyes to the truth of His Word. Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, for our brother has spoken words that deny Your power and Your goodness. We ask that You would convict him of this sin and draw him back to You. Lord, we know that You are able to provide all things according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). We ask that You would reveal to him the sufficiency of Christ and the beauty of Your plan for his life. Help him to see that You are not only able but willing to provide a godly spouse who will walk with him in faith and love.
Father, we pray that You would break the hardness of his heart and replace it with a heart that seeks after You. Help him to understand that Your commands are for his good and that obedience to You brings blessing and peace. We ask that You would lead him to repentance and restore to him the joy of Your salvation. Lord, we pray that You would surround him with godly men who will encourage him in the faith and hold him accountable to Your Word.
We also pray for any bitterness or disappointment that may have led him to this place of doubt. Lord, heal his heart and help him to trust in You once again. We ask that You would give him patience as he waits for Your provision and that You would fill him with hope and expectation for the future You have planned for him. May he seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, knowing that all these things will be added to him (Matthew 6:33).
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would guard his heart and mind from the lies of the enemy. Protect him from the temptation to compromise and help him to stand firm in the faith. We pray that he would come to know the fullness of Your love and the power of Your provision. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.