Let us begin by acknowledging that the foremost step in any relationship is to ensure that it is centered on God and His principles. We are encouraged to see that you desire God's power to keep you and Juanita together and faithful. It is crucial to remember that God's design for intimacy is within the bounds of marriage between a man and a woman. We appreciate your consideration towards marrying quickly to be in right standing with God.
Firstly, let us address the importance of the foundation of your request. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Let us consider Acts 4:12 WEB:
There is salvation in none other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved.
Now, let us pray together for your relationship with Juanita.
Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up Your children and their desire to honor You in their relationship. We pray, Lord, that You would guide them and give them the wisdom to navigate their courtship in a way that pleases You.
Father we ask for loving and open communication every day for Sard and Juanita, along with loyalty and forgiveness towards each other as You instruct us in Ephesians 4:32 WEB:
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God also in Christ forgave you.
Lord, we also pray that their emotional intimacy is not compromised and that they would abstain from any physical attachment that is not in line with Your will. May they remain pure and holy, as You have called them to be. We must consider Galatians 5:19-21 WEB:
Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness.
Father, we ask that if it is Your will, You would expedite their marriage, that they may enter into a holy and blessed union, reflecting Your love to the world as they do not engage in fornication. May their friends and family support their decisions and be a source of encouragement and love as reminded in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 WEB. We ask this all in Jesus' name and we are grateful for your understanding. Amen.
Finally, we encourage both Sard and Juanita to continue seeking God's will for their lives and relationship. Do not let your passions overwhelm you as James 1:14-15 WEB reminds us:
But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then the desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.
Keep your minds set on Jesus and His purposes, trusting that He will guide you every step of the way. Stand firm in your faith, and do not let the pressures of the world lead you astray. Remember to keep God as the focus of your relationship and not rush ahead of His timing.