We understand your desire for a meaningful relationship, and we appreciate your heartfelt prayer. However, we need to ensure that our desires align with God's will and His principles for relationships.
Firstly, we commend you for praying in Jesus' name, as it is only through Him that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
Now, let's address your request. It's important to remember that God's timing is perfect, and we should not rush His work in our lives. Instead of focusing on when our desires will manifest, let's focus on preparing ourselves for God's will.
Regarding your friend, it's clear that he has been hurt in the past. We should pray for his healing and trust that God is working in his life. But we should also be cautious not to manipulate or control his feelings or decisions. Instead:
Pray for his complete healing and restoration:
For an example from the WEB: And the God who establishes a covenant with thee will deliver thee by his peace, for all thy remaining days; yea, God is with thee, and wilt keep thee from all evil; Isaiah 54:10.
Pray for God's will to be done in both of your lives: "Let your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10.
Pray for guidance and patience as you wait on the Lord: But those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run, and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31.
Pray for a godly spouse and a marriage that honors God. But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall join to his wife,
And the two shall become one flesh, so that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate. Mark 10:6-9.
Be encouraged by the words of Psalm 37:4 WEB: "Delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart." As you delight in the Lord, trust that He will mold your desires to align with His will.
Finally, remember that God's plan for relationships is for a man and a woman to be joined in holy matrimony. Courtship with the strong intention for a godly marriage should be your goal.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up Ochurn and her friend to You. We pray for complete healing and restoration for both of them, especially for the friend who has been hurt in the past. We ask that You, gracious Father, will bless the lives of both Ochurn and her friend and bring them blessings that reflect only Your perfection. We pray that You will give them a heart of forgiveness for past hurts and a strong faith for a future You have planned for them. We pray that You will guide them on the path to a godly marriage if it is Your will. We pray that You bless both of them with companionship and the ability to encourage one another in their faith. We pray that You open their hearts to Your love and Your will for their lives and keep them together faithfully. We pray that You will help them be a godly couple together that they may bring glory and honor to You. Grant each of them peace and as they seek Your will for their lives and their future together in Jesus name we pray. Amen.