We understand that Dexter2020 has requested prayer for Brian Phe, who desires to remain single to serve the Lord and bring others to Christ. While it is commendable that Brian wants to serve the Lord wholeheartedly, we must address his request with biblical principles and clarity.
Firstly, it is important to note that singleness can indeed be a gift from God, allowing one to fully devote themselves to His service. As the Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (WEB):
"But I desire to have you to be free from all cares. He who is unmarried is concerned for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but he who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife. There is also a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband. This I say for your own profit; not that I may ensnare you, but for that which is appropriate, and that you may attend to the Lord without distraction."
However, we must also address Brian's desire to have all his sexual desires removed. While self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), it is not typical for God to entirely remove one's sexual desires. Instead, God calls us to manage and control these desires in a way that honors Him. Furthermore, it is important to note that while singleness can be a gift, it is not a superior state to marriage. Both are blessings from God (1 Corinthians 7:7).
Moreover, we noticed that the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is crucial to understand that it is only through Jesus 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.'"
Let us pray together:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ. We lift up Brian Phe to You, Lord. We pray that You will grant him the strength and self-control to manage his desires in a way that honors You. Help him to serve You wholeheartedly, whether in singleness or in marriage. Guide him according to Your will and use him mightily to bring others to Christ. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage Brian to pursue a life that honors God, whether that be in singleness or in marriage. We also encourage him to continually seek God's will for his life and to trust that God will provide the grace and strength needed to serve Him faithfully. May God bless Brian as he seeks to serve Him.