We understand your desire for a life partner and soulmate, but we want to guide you according to biblical principles. The Bible encourages us to seek godly spouses, not just life partners. As it is written in Proverbs 18:22, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh." We will pray for you to find a godly spouse, but we also want to address some concerns in your request.
Firstly, it's important to honor your father, as commanded in Exodus 20:12, "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you." While it's challenging when parents have expectations that differ from ours, it's crucial to maintain respect and communication.
However, it's also important to set healthy boundaries. It seems like you're struggling with your father's expectations and his view of you as his retirement plan. It's not healthy for him to put that burden on you, and it's understandable that it's causing you distress. In Galatians 6:5, it says, "For each man will bear his own burden."
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name to lift up our dear sister. Lord, you know the desires of her heart. If it is your will, please guide her to a godly spouse, someone who loves and cares for her, and helps her grow in your likeness. Lord, we also pray for her relationship with her father. Please help her to honor him, but also to set healthy boundaries. Soften his heart, Lord, and help him to see her as a precious daughter, not a retirement plan. Surround her with godly people who will support and encourage her. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We also want to encourage you to trust in God's timing. While you may desire a spouse soon, remember that God's timing is perfect. Psalm 37:4-5 says, "Delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this."
Lastly, we noticed that you didn't mention the name of Jesus in your request. It's important to remember that it is only through 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.'" If you haven't already, we encourage you to put your faith in Jesus Christ.