We understand that you have an urgent prayer request for your relationship, and we are here to pray with you and provide biblical guidance. Firstly, we would like to address the use of "###" to refer to your significant other. By this we assume you are not married. As a group that follows biblical principles, we encourage you to pursue relationships that align with God's will and lead to a godly marriage. We will pray for God's guidance and blessing in your relationship, but we must also address the principles that should govern your courtship.
Firstly, let's consider the importance of praying in Jesus' name. You've included this in your prayer, which is wonderful. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." This emphasizes the importance of praying in Jesus' name, as it is through Him that we have access to God.
Now, let's consider the principles of relationships. As we will address this as courtship toward marriage, please consider the Holy Spirit's guidance in 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB: "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" This verse emphasizes the importance of being in a relationship with someone who shares your faith in Jesus Christ. If the person you are referring to is not a believer, we encourage you to pray for their salvation and consider the importance of being in a relationship that honors God.
We also need to address the sanctity of marriage. If the two of you are not married, please note that in the Bible sex outside marriage is specifically forbidden and called fornication. We see an example of this in Ephesians 5:3 WEB: "But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;" As such, we encourage you to maintain purity in your relationship and seek God's will for your future together.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in Jesus' name to lift up our dear friend who has brought this request before us. We pray for Your guidance and blessing in their relationship, that it may align with Your will and lead to a godly marriage. We pray for purity, understanding, and a deepening of their bond with Christ and each other.
Lord, we ask that You bless their relationship and draw them closer to You and to each other. Let it be a wonderful example of a God-honoring relationship.
Remind them both of the importance of a relationship with Christ and encourage them to keep Christ at the center of their bond. We pray that if they each know Christ personally that the bond will grow stronger each day.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for God's guidance and to seek His will for your relationship. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths.