Prayer for the Commencement of a Relationship
My dear Father in Heaven,
We come before thy throne humbly, ____ and _____, to entreat your Divine Pleasure, and inquire how we may best accomplish your Holy Will in our dating relationship, as we move forward. How may we grow to love the other as You Will?
Heavenly Father, we entreat these specific intentions:
[For long distance] We desire to be together, yet the distance is vast. Father, show us your will, we pray, for overcoming this distance, and being united together, in spite of it, and reveal the methods you intend for bringing us together, both virtually, and in person.
[For low finances] Our finances are feeble, oh Lord, yet we know this is no impediment to you. Therefore, we ask you, similarly, to direct us in the attainment of the resources you wish to send, so that all things may be accomplished according to your abundance.
Direct us to know thy times
Direct us to know our hearts
Direct us to remain intentional in our priorities
Grant us prudence as we share openly with others about our relationship
Grant us wisdom, and clarity of discernment
Give us knowledge of roadblocks, as they arise, and the tools to face them
Grant us joy in the other, and a playful disposition
Grant _____ [the woman] clarity of when to speak, and when to be silent
Grant _____ [the man] clarity of how and when to move forward, and how and when to wait
Heal any wounds in _____ [the man] of leading
Heal any wounds in ______ [the woman] of following
Heal any wounds in _____ [the man] about giving
Heal any wounds in _____ [the woman] about receiving
Release from _____ [the man’s] heart the insecurities of failure, and of injuring _____ [the woman]
Grant us, oh God, the attainment of wholeness, fruit, virtue, and freely willing the good of the other. We ask you to direct all desires, and the movement of our hearts, in your time, your will, your season. Please heal us of all wounds, and let us abide, freely, in Your Divine Will.
Amen.