Astaongaorside, we appreciate your heartfelt request and your desire to align your life with biblical principles. It's crucial to remember that God's will is for us to be equally yoked in our relationships, as stated in 2 Corinthians 6:14: "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"
We commend you for recognizing the importance of sharing the same faith in a relationship. It's clear that you've been feeling anxious and restless about the situation, but we want to assure you that God cares about every detail of your life. As it is written in 1 Peter 5:7, "Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."
Firstly, we want to address the term "partner." We believe that the biblical context for such a relationship is one that is set on a path for marriage. This doesn't necessarily mean it is a marriage yet but should be considered courtship.
We also want to commend you for including "in Jesus name" in your prayer request. This is important because it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" and also in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today, lifting up Astaongaorside. Thank you, Lord, for your unfailing love and faithfulness. We ask for your guidance in this situation. Give Astaongaorside the wisdom and strength to make decisions that honor you. Help them to trust in your timing and your will, knowing that you have a good, pleasing, and perfect plan for their life.
Lord, we ask for peace in Astaongaorside's mind and heart, As it is written in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
We pray for Astaongaorside's current relationship, that you would have your way in it. We ask that you would bring a godly spouse into Astaongaorside's life in your perfect timing, someone who will support and encourage them in their faith and be a strong courtship now and marriage for the future.
We ask all these things in Jesus' name and for his sake. Amen.