We are glad to hear that you are seeking spiritual growth and we are here to support you in prayer and biblical guidance. However, we noticed that you mentioned "partner" in your request. We want to clarify that the Bible teaches us that relationships should be focused on marriage between a man and a woman, as outlined in scripture. We encourage you to consider the biblical principles for relationships and to seek God's will in this area of your life.
Firstly, we want to emphasize the importance of salvation and the role of Jesus Christ in our lives. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is by His name that we are saved. As the Bible tells us in Acts 4:12, "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." If you have not already, we urge you to put your faith in Jesus Christ for your salvation.
Now, let's turn to the Bible for guidance on spiritual growth. In 2 Peter 3:18, it is written, "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen." To grow spiritually, we should continually seek to know Jesus more intimately and to grow in His grace. This involves regular prayer, study of God's Word, fellowship with other believers, and obedience to His commands.
Regarding your relationship, we encourage you to seek God's will and to consider the biblical principles for relationships and marriage. In 2 Corinthians 6:14, it is written, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" This verse reminds us that we should seek to be in relationships with fellow believers who share our faith and values.
Let us pray together for your spiritual growth and for God's will to be done in your relationship:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in our Jesus' name and as His chosen people, we bow as living sacrifices, holy and well pleasing to You, which is (my brothers and sisters') reasonable service. Rom 12:1.
We lift up our fellow believer who has requested prayer for spiritual growth. Lord, we ask that You would help them to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Give them a hunger and thirst for Your Word and a desire to obey Your commands. Help them to be transformed by the renewing of their mind, that they may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of You. Rom 12:2.
We also lift up their relationship life to You, Lord. We ask that You would guide them and help them to seek Your will for their life. If it is Your will for them to be in a relationship or marriage, we ask that You would bring the right person into their life, a fellow believer who shares their faith and values and you would guide them into a lifelong marriage, aligned with your will. If you would have it, guide them to let go of the current relationship.
We rebuke, renounce, and cast out any spirit, specifically the spirit of fornication, and spirit of homosexuality. Thank God for Jesus Christ, The Word that was made flesh and dwelt among us. We renounce any spirit which is not of You, Lord. Thank You, Father God for Jesus Christ who is alive, and lives forevermore, and who has the keys of death. Thank You our Jesus who died on the cross for us, whose blood was shed for us. Who is our Savior, who lives forevermore.
We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to You, Lord, our Father God. It is by His name that we are saved. Acts 4:12.
To You be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek God's will for your life and to pursue holiness in all areas, including your relationship. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths.