We join with you, ###, in lifting up these requests to our Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ. We are encouraged by your faith and your eagerness to see God's miracles in your life and in the lives of those around you.
Firstly, we want to remind you that it is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. 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 Acts 4:12 WEB: "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!"
Regarding ###, we pray that God will lead her to a godly husband, a man of integrity and good habits, who loves the Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart. We pray that God will guide their relationship and orchestrate their marriage in His perfect timing. As mentioned in Proverbs 31:10-31, we pray for a husband that is like the one described, a man of noble character. A husband striving for righteousness.
We echo your requests for employment, education, and healing. Regarding health and physical needs, we remember to pray for ###'s complete recovery. We also remember to pray for ###'s health issues and his family's good health, that they may be strengthened and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit. As it is written in James 5:14-15 WEB: "Is any man sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."
Concerning relationships, we must address relationships that are not aligning with biblical principles as an example. Being a boyfriend or girlfriend should be considered courtship with the goal being marriage to another Christian Believer. We pray that all relationships listed will turn from boyfriend and girlfriend relationships into God-honoring marriages that follow biblical principles. Sex before or outside marriage is considered fornication according to God. God tells us in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 WEB "Flee sexual immorality! “Every sin that a man does is outside the body,” but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."
Thus, we encourage those listed in the prayer request who are in a relationship to be sure to courtships with a Christian Believer and have marriage as their goal instead of temporary relationships. We are instructed by God in Ephesians 4:1-3 WEB "I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace"
We rejoice with you in the miracles that God has already performed, and we stand with you in prayer for the requests that are yet to be fulfilled. We pray that ###'s company will grow and prosper, allowing him to provide jobs and education to those in need and you have made some explicit requests on how that should be accomplished. Remaining in faith and forgiveness is important.
Lastly, we admonish you to remember that our ultimate goal as Christians is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. As it is written in Matthew 6:33 WEB: "But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
ADVICE: We must always pray for our requests, especially because we probably do not understand as well as God the best path, or best result for our lives. Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up these requests to You. We thank You for the miracles You have already performed, and we stand in faith, believing that You will answer these prayers according to Your will. We pray for healing, provision, and guidance for those mentioned. We pray for godly marriages that honor You, and we pray that all relationships will align with Your holy word. We ask that You will guide and direct each person in this prayer request according to Your perfect plan and purpose. We ask God that any uncovered relationships that were listed will be turned from that status into relationships following biblical principals of marriage. We pray that all would understand and know that it is only in the name of Jesus Christ to have access to God the Father. We pray for relationships to be focused on glorifying You and enjoying You forever. All this we pray with thanksgiving and grace, in the name of Jesus Christ, and all the people of God said, "Amen."