We are truly touched by your request, Erefsoraer, and we stand with you in prayer and support. We appreciate your heartfelt plea and the love you have for Tyler. Let us first address the spiritual battle you both are facing and then discuss the biblical principles related to your request.
Firstly, it is commendable that you both are Christians and that you are fighting this battle in prayer. The verses that best fit the will of God for a godly marriage between two Christians are Ephesians 6:10-18 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. Let us pray according to these truths.
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace; above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
Let us pray together.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Ivy and Tyler. We thank You for their love for each other and their desire to honor You in their relationship. Lord, we pray for Tyler's heart to be softened and for any spirits of hurt, anger, or bitterness to be removed from him. Heal his past hurts and the issues stemming from his childhood upbringing. Surround him with Your love and peace, and help him to overcome the enemies.
We pray for both Ivy and Tyler to be filled with the love of Jesus, and ask that His love guide and strengthen their relationship and that they will both grow to be more like Christ in their lives.
We pray for the will of God in their relationship, that if it is the Lord's will that they would move towards a godly marriage. We pray that their love for each other would be pure, patient, and kind, reflecting the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. We pray that there would be no unrighteousness and that they would not do anything that would be a temptation to each other and that they would abide by 1 Corinthians 6:18-20.
Lord, we pray for Your wisdom and guidance in their lives. Help them to put on the whole armor of God and stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Give them strength and endurance as they fight this battle in prayer, and let them be encouraged as they wait upon the Lord.
We ask this all in the precious name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to the Father and that our prayers may be heard.
Now let us address the need to mention the name of Jesus Christ in prayer requests.
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner. There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved! Acts 4:10-12 WEB
Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:13-14 WEB.
You did include the name of Jesus Christ in your request, and we commend you for this. It is important to remember that it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we are saved and have access to the Father. Let us always remember to come before the Lord in the name of Jesus Christ, for His name is above every name, and by His name and His name only can we be saved.