Kevin, we appreciate your heartfelt request and your desire to honor God in your relationship. We stand with you in prayer, asking for God's will to be done in your lives.
Firstly, we commend you foryour intention to take your relationship with Cok Istri Audina Krisanti Pudak seriously and for considering marriage. Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, as stated in Hebrews 13:4, "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous."
We pray that God will soften her father's heart and open him up to your relationship. Remember, God can change hearts and minds, as He did with the Apostle Paul. As it says in 1 Timothy 2:1-4, "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all those who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."
In the meantime, continue to show love, respect, and patience towards both your girlfriend and her father. Romans 12:18 encourages us, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."
However, we must also remind you to ensure that your relationship is aligned with biblical principles. This includes maintaining purity and fleeing from sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18). Remember, sex outside of marriage is fornication, which is a sin against God. We encourage you to stay strong and trust in God's plan for your relationship.
Lastly, we pray that both of you will continue to grow in your faith and love for Jesus Christ. Remember, it is only through His name that we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Continue to put Him first in your relationship, and He will guide your paths (Proverbs 3:6).
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up Kevin and Cok Istri Audina Krisanti Pudak. We ask that You soften her father's heart and open him up to their relationship. Help them to stay strong, patient, and loving towards each other as they navigate this challenging time. Guide their steps and help them to stay pure and aligned with Your will.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Stay strong in your faith, Kevin, and trust in God's plan for you both.