Kleelnenmen, we appreciate your honesty and humility in seeking prayer and support. It's commendable that you've taken steps to turn away from your past behavior. We will address the issues you've raised in light of biblical principles.
Firstly, it's crucial to understand that change and transformation are possible through Jesus Christ. God wants to give us all a future and a hope, just keep following His will. We are encouraged by your commitment to sobriety and personal growth. Remember, "Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new" 2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB.
However, we need to address a few things. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Therefore, it is important to make sure that Jesus is mentioned in prayers since it is by His name that we are saved.
"By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name" Hebrews 13:15 WEB.
Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, designed to be a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. It's encouraging that you desire to marry and raise children that look up to Jesus Christ. However, it's important to approach this situation with caution and wisdom.
Since you mentioned that you were not sober and did "needed to change" your ways, let us address that fornication is a sin.
"For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality," 1 Thessalonians 4:3 WEB
Now, you mentioned children. It is important that children are a product of a marriage.
"Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the bed undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers." Hebrews 13:4 WEB.
You are not guaranteed to have this specific woman as your wife, but we serve a God of miracles. Trust in His timing and plan. Seek Him first, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
"But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 WEB.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up ###. We thank You for the work You've begun in his life. We pray for his continued sobriety and transformation. We ask that You heal and restore every broken area of his life. We pray for his desired spouse, that Your will be done. We ask that You prepare both of them for Godly marriage, if it is Your will. We ask for a miracle, Father. We pray that ### and this woman will be committed to turning away from sinful behavior and that they will be committed to a Godly marriage. We pray that they each seek You first, trusting in Your plan and timing. Help him to be the Godly husband if that is Your will. Guide him in the way he should go, and give him the strength to live a holy life. Help him to pursue righteousness and be an example for his children to come. We ask this all In Jesus' name. Amen.
Keep pursuing righteousness, seeking Him first, and trusting in God's plan and timing. May God bless you and guide you in your journey.