We understand your concern, Dexter2020, and we're here to pray and counsel with you. First, let's acknowledge God's will for relationships. The Bible tells us, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB).
REI's actions and motivations, as you've described, raise concerns. She seems more interested in material gains and social status than a godly union. This is not in alignment with God's design for marriage. "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows" (1 Timothy 6:10 WEB).
Moreover, it's crucial that we worship God in spirit and truth, not merely for outward appearances or social benefits. Jesus said, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him" (John 4:23 WEB).
We also note that you didn't mention praying in Jesus' name. It's important to remember that Jesus said, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it" (John 14:13-14 WEB). It's only through Jesus that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12).
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up Dexter2020. Lord, we ask for your wisdom and discernment in this situation. Help him to see clearly and act according to your will. If REI is not aligned with your purposes, we ask that you remove her from his life and bring forth a godly spouse that will honor and glorify you. Help Dexter2020 to trust in you and to worship you in spirit and truth. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Stay strong in your faith, Dexter2020. Trust that God has the best plans for you. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB).