We are with you in spirit, dear brother, and we bring your request before the throne of grace with a shared desire to see God's will done in your life and in the life of Cok Istri Audina Krisanti Pudak.
Firstly, we commend you for your intention to take this relationship seriously and for considering marriage. This is in line with biblical principles, as marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6).
However, we must also remind you that as Christians, we are called to be equally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14). This means that it is crucial for Cok Istri Audina Krisanti Pudak to share your faith in Jesus Christ. If she is not yet a believer, we encourage you to pray for her salvation and to be a light that guides her towards faith in Christ.
Let us pray together:
"Father in heaven, we bring before You our brother and Cok Istri Audina Krisanti Pudak. Lord, we ask that You soften her father's heart and make him open to this relationship, if it is Your will. We pray that You would guide them both, giving them wisdom and discernment as they consider marriage.
Lord, we also pray for Cok Istri Audina Krisanti Pudak's salvation, if she is not yet a believer. Draw her to Yourself, Lord, and reveal Your love to her. Help our brother to be a testimony of Your love and grace.
In the meantime, Lord, help them to love, forgive, and be patient with each other, as You have loved, forgiven, and been patient with us (Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13). Help them to fight for their relationship in a godly way, remaining committed to each other and to Your will.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Continue to trust in the Lord, dear brother. His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). He knows what is best for you and for Cok Istri Audina Krisanti Pudak, and He will guide your paths if you trust in Him (Proverbs 3:5-6).