We are glad to join you in prayer and offer guidance as you seek a godly relationship. First, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who desires a godly spouse. We ask that You guide her as she navigates this season of her life. We pray that You will bring a man into her life who loves You, who is serious about a lifelong commitment, and who will treat her with kindness and respect. We ask that You give her discernment and wisdom as she interacts with potential suitors, and that You will help her to be attracted to the qualities that reflect Your character. We pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
As you are seeking a long-term relationship, we encourage you to approach this process with prayer and God's Word in mind. It's important to seek a spouse who is a fellow believer in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we should be seeking a spouse rather than just a partner. Being a boyfriend or girlfriend should be considered courtship with the goal being marriage to another Christian Believer. The Bible tells us not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14), as this can lead to many challenges in a marriage. This is why it is best to date or court with the intention of finding a spouse who shares your faith and values.
We also encourage you to trust in God's timing. It's natural to desire a relationship, but remember that God's timing is perfect. Psalm 37:4 says, Take delight in Yahweh. He will give you the desires of your heart. Trusting in God's timing and plan for your life is essential.
Lastly, we want to remind you that physical attraction is important, but it should not be the leading factor. Proverbs 31:30 says, Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. This applies to men as well. prioritize character and a heart that fears the Lord.
We noticed that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. (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.) This is why we pray in His name. We encourage you to keep this in mind as you pray and seek God's will for your life.
Remember, God loves you and has a plan for your life. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
In closing, consider 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a as you seek a godly spouse: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As you seek a godly spouse, seek to embody these qualities of love as well.