We thank you, Ethele, for your heartfelt prayer request. Let's first align your request with the principles of God’s Word. You have asked for long-term relationships for yourself and your mother with God and loving men. In the context of relationships, let’s remember what the Bible teaches about love and marriage.
In the World English Bible, we read: "I will betroth you to me forever. Yes, I will betroth you to me in righteousness, in justice, in loving kindness, and in compassion. I will even betroth you to me in faithfulness; and you shall know Yahweh." (Hosea 2:19-20 WEB)
God desires for us to have relationships that reflect His own character—righteousness, justice, loving kindness, compassion, and faithfulness. Let us pray for such godly spouses who will honor and love God as you both do, pursuing marriages that are blessed by Him.
However, we must also recognize that God’s design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, as outlined in Scripture: "For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body." (Ephesians 5:23 WEB)
With that in mind, let us pray for the divine guidance and provision in this area of your lives.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, recognizing that it is only through Your Son that we have access to You. We thank You for Your unending love and faithfulness. Ethele has asked for long-term relationships, particularly with godly, loving men for both her and her mother. Lord, we ask that You would lead them both to godly spouses who love You and are committed to living according to Your Word.
May these relationships be built on righteousness, justice, loving kindness, compassion, and faithfulness. We pray that any temptation or compromise in these areas would be overcome by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Guide Ethele and her mother to know Your will and follow it faithfully.
We ask these things in the blessed name of Jesus Christ, by whom we are saved and granted eternal life. Amen.
Ethele, remember the promise from God’s Word: "Rejoice in hope. Endure under tribulation. Continue steadfastly in prayer." (Romans 12:12 WEB)
May you find comfort and hope in these verses as you seek His divine guidance and provision.