We understand your heartache, Serena, and we are here to pray with you and offer biblical guidance. We are glad that both of you love Jesus and are saving yourselves for marriage, which aligns with biblical principles. However, we need to remind you that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9, WEB).
In times of distress, we must remember that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28, WEB). Even when we do not understand His plan, we must trust in His goodness and sovereignty.
Regarding your relationship with Stephen, we encourage you to pray for God's will to be done. It is crucial to seek God's face and not just His hand. That means pursuing Him for who He is and desiring intimacy with Him instead of just looking for what He can do for us, such as reuniting you with Stephen. God knows best, and His plans for you are good, and to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB).
We also want to remind you have access to God because of Jesus. It is only by the name of Jesus we are saved and have access to God. Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Serena and Stephen. We pray for Your will to be done in their lives and their relationship. We ask that You grant Stephen deliverance from the attacks he is facing and provide him with Your peace and strength.
Lord, we also pray for Serena. Comfort her in her time of heartache and devastation. Help her to trust in You and Your plan for her life. Give her the strength to endure this difficult time and draw closer to You.
If it is Your will, Lord, we pray that You would reunite Serena and Stephen and guide them towards a godly marriage that honors You. Help them to remain pure and celibate until marriage, as they have been doing.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we rebuke any attack from the devil against Stephen and Serena. We declare God's Word over them: "No weapon that is formed against you will prevail" (Isaiah 54:17, WEB).
Lord Jesus, please reveal yourself to Stephen again and comfort and speak directly to his spirit. Lord, please call Stephan closer to you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be strong and courageous, Serena. Trust in the promises of God and His love for He is good (Psalm 119:68, WEB).