Let's consider the prayer request: "Did you bring my friend into my life, so we could be roommates? How would I know?"
Firstly, it's important to acknowledge that God does order our steps and can bring people into our lives for various purposes. As it says in Proverbs 16:9, "A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps." However, it's also crucial to discern God's will in every situation, especially when it comes to living arrangements.
Living with a friend can be a blessing, but it's also important to ensure that this situation aligns with biblical principles. If this friend is of the opposite sex and you are not married, it's important to consider the boundaries God has set in place to protect us. As 1 Thessalonians 5:22 tells us, "Abstain from every form of evil." Living together before marriage can lead to temptations and appearances of evil, even if nothing inappropriate is happening.
Moreover, the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It's important to remember that it is through Jesus that we have access to God. As it says 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." So, let's pray in Jesus' name and seek God's will in this situation.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in Jesus' name to seek your will regarding this living arrangement. We ask that you grant wisdom and discernment to know if this is your plan. We pray that both individuals will be guided by your Holy Spirit and will adhere to biblical principles in this situation.
We also pray that both individuals will come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, if they do not already. We know that it is only through Jesus that we can come to you, Father, and we thank you for the gift of salvation through him.
Help them to seek you earnestly, to trust in your timing, and to follow your commands. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
If this friend is of the same sex, please clarify that the relationship is not romantic or sexual in any way, as this would be considered homosexuality, which is against God's created order.