We understand that you are seeking a spouse, and we commend you for bringing your desires before God in prayer. It's important to trust in God's timing and guidance as He knows best who would be an ideal life-long, godly spouse and marriage for you. and perhaps you should stick to using the word marriage.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the importance of praying in the name of Jesus. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB:
"Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
And in John 16:23 WEB:
"Most assuredly I tell you, whatever you may ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you."
Now, let's consider what biblical principles to keep in mind and pray for. According to 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB:
"Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"
It is crucial to seek a spouse who shares your faith and is also a believer in Jesus Christ.
Regarding the age and experiences you mentioned, we should remember that God sees the heart and has His own timing. Here's what
1 Samuel 16:7 WEB tells us:
"But Yahweh said to Samuel, Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for I see not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Your child. We thank You for Your goodness and Your perfect plan for each of our lives. Lord, we pray for a godly spouse for Your child, someone who loves You and seeks to honor You with their life. We ask that you provide a spouse to share a godly marriage, where both will raise a family. We pray that this union will be founded on Your principles and that it will bring glory to Your name and encourage their walk in faith together.
Lord, we trust in Your timing and Your ways. We know that You have a specific purpose and plan for this marriage.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Encouragement: In the biblical example of Isaac and Rebekah, Isaac had to wait for the right spouse until the Lord directed her to him. We have to stay true to God and faithful in prayer, then the Lord will direct the perfect union. Also, as Isaiah 64:4 WEB says:
"For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, nor has the eye seen a God besides you, who works for him who waits for him."