We understand your desire for a spouse and how important it is to you. We will pray with you and provide some biblical guidance. First, let's address the intimacy and sexual desire concerns and then pray for a God-honoring marriage.
It's commendable that you're controlling your sexual desires. Remember, God's Word tells us to "flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." (1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB). It's crucial to continue abstaining from sexual immorality, including fornication. God has called us to be holy and pure, avoiding any form of sexual sin.
Now, let's focus on your desire for a spouse. It's important to trust in God's timing and will. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 WEB).
Remember, God's will is for you to be conformed to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). He wants you to grow in Christlikeness, and this should be your primary focus. As you grow in your relationship with Christ, He will provide your needs according to His will and timing, and this includes a spouse if it is His will for you.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother in Christ who desires a spouse. Lord, we ask that You guide him, provide comfort, and help him to trust in Your perfect timing. Help him to grow in his relationship with You, to become more like Christ, and to serve You wholeheartedly.
Lord, if it is Your will, bring a godly woman into his life, someone who loves You and seeks to honor You in all she does. Let their paths cross in a way that brings glory to Your name. Help them to recognize each other as Your chosen spouse, and guide them as they prepare for a God-honoring marriage.
In the meantime, Lord, help our brother to remain pure and holy, fleeing from sexual immorality. Strengthen him to resist temptation and to focus on You. Fill him with Your peace, and help him to be content in his current circumstances.
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It is only through His name that we can approach you and ask for these things. Remember that Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life and the only way to you.
Amen.
Continue to trust in God, and remember that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). He knows what's best for you, and He will provide according to His will and timing. Stay strong in your faith, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.