We rejoice with you in the blessing of companionship and shared commitment to health, as walking together not only strengthens the body but can also be a time of fellowship and encouragement in the Lord. It is wonderful that you both are supporting one another in this way, bearing each other’s burdens as Galatians 6:2 instructs us: *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* Your concern for slowing him down reveals a heart of humility and consideration, which is commendable. Remember, though, that the Lord looks at the heart, and He honors our efforts to steward the bodies He has given us—whether at a fast pace or a slower one. First Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us, *"Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."*
We do notice, however, that you refer to this person as "my ###" rather than identifying him as your spouse or even a brother or sister in Christ. If this individual is not your husband, we must gently but firmly address the importance of honoring God’s design for relationships. The Bible is clear that intimate companionship—whether emotional, physical, or even the close partnership you describe—is reserved for the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Hebrews 13:4 states, *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers."* If you are not married to this man, we urge you to prayerfully consider the boundaries of your relationship. Are you pursuing a courtship with the intent of marriage, or is this relationship lacking the commitment and godly structure the Lord requires? If you are not married, we encourage you to seek the Lord’s will for a godly spouse and to conduct your relationship in a way that honors Him, avoiding any appearance of impropriety or emotional dependency that belongs only within marriage. First Thessalonians 4:3-5 says, *"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 this man *is* your husband, we praise God for your marriage and pray that the Lord would continue to bind your hearts together in unity and purpose. Either way, we lift up your health concerns, asking the Lord to grant you both strength, endurance, and wisdom in caring for the bodies He has entrusted to you. Psalm 138:8 assures us, *"Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands."*
Regarding the thermostat, we pray that the Lord would provide the skill and resources needed to replace it. Proverbs 16:3 encourages us, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* May this small but practical need be met as a reminder of God’s care for even the details of your life. We ask that He would guide your ### (if he is your husband) or bless the hands of whoever undertakes this task, that it may be done efficiently and safely.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of companionship and the ability to move and walk in the strength You provide. Lord, we lift up this sister and the man she walks with—whether he is her husband or someone she cares for. If they are not married, we ask that You would convict their hearts of any relationship that does not align with Your holy design. Guide them into paths of righteousness, Lord, and if it is Your will, bring a godly spouse into her life, one who loves You above all and seeks to honor You in marriage. If this man is her husband, we pray that You would deepen their bond, grant them patience with one another’s limitations, and fill their walks with joy, conversation, and mutual encouragement in You.
Father, we ask for healing and strength for their bodies. You know the health struggles they face, and we pray that You would restore them, giving them breath and energy to steward their health well. Help them to trust in Your timing and not grow discouraged, for You are their strength and their song.
Lord, we also bring before You the practical need of replacing the thermostat. Provide the knowledge, tools, and success needed to accomplish this task. Let it be a testament to Your provision and care, even in the small things.
Above all, Father, we pray that every aspect of their lives would be surrendered to You. May they seek Your kingdom first, trusting that all these things will be added to them (Matthew 6:33). Draw them closer to You, and let their relationship—whether as spouses, siblings in Christ, or friends—glorify Your name.
We rebuked any spirit of infirmity, discouragement, or confusion in the name of Jesus Christ. We declare that You, Lord, are their healer, provider, and guide. May they walk in Your truth, Your strength, and Your peace.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
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. 
