Men We're Praying For

Prayer for the Lord's Blessing :) 6 Replies

Started by Alicia. Last reply by Saida Del Rosario May 22.

Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You so much for all of the women who come to this website--who have read or are going to read Candice's book and who are dreaming about being wed one day to a Godly man who belongs to You. I pray that You would prepare their hearts, even today Lord, helping them to prepare themselves as Queen Esther intentionally prepared herself before meeting the King. I pray that You would help encourage and strengthen hearts that have let this dream be pushed down inside of them and help them to dream with the openess and the freedom as they did when they were little girls. I pray for the women who feel ashamed by their dream--those who are afraid to express their desires to get married because they are afraid what people will think of them when they share it. I pray that You would give them confidence and a restored heart--knowing that the dream of marriage belongs to them as much as it does to any other woman like them. I pray for the women who have dated multiple guys, only to end up empty-handed. Lord, I pray that You would restore their dream that there indeed IS someone wonderful out there for them. For them to keep pursuing You with this wonderful dream of marriage and that they would trust in You to bless it. I pray for wisdom, guidance and the right opportunity to meet "the One" that You have hand-picked for their lives. I pray that You would make their paths straight Lord, as they continue to trust in You. Lord, I pray for those that are timid. I pray for those who want to get married but who get all flustered and afraid when they are around a guy. I pray that You would give them the courage of Your servant Daniel in the Bible. That they would know that Your grace is sufficient in our times of weakness and that You are able to help us when we are weak. Help them to rely on You for their strength and confidence. Dear Jesus, I pray for anyone who has lost a spouse and has found herself in the place of being single and alone once again. I c... Reply »

Faith for A Man's Potential 2 Replies

Started by Candice Watters. Last reply by Jinhee Lee May 5.

Ever feel frustrated that you don't know any guys who are marriage material? Maybe it's a matter of perspective. Carolyn McCulley's "Faith for the Man He'll Become" is probably the best I've read on this subject. She writes, If you've had numerous godly male role models in your life — your father, pastor, boss, family friend, uncle, small group leader — you may already have a mental picture based on the qualities you appreciate in these men. You may see some of the husbands and fathers in your church and think to yourself that you'd like to marry a man just like them. Those are great aspirations to have! But first you may need to talk to their wives. Why? Because these women didn't marry the husbands they have today. Typically, they married less seasoned men. Thanks to the Holy Spirit's refinements over time, as well as the feminine counsel, influence, and encouragement of these wives, their husbands are different some 20-plus years down the line. Now take a look at the young men you know. Can you see them with eyes of faith? Like trees in springtime with an impressionistic haze of buds, the potential for growth is strongly evident but it's not yet fully realized. It's an article full of encouragement and practical help. You can read the rest here. Reply »

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So? What Guys Are You Praying For? 1 Reply

Started by Sarah. Last reply by Sarah Aug 31 2008.

I'm curious to hear who you're praying for and why. Also, I just wanted a place where I can sort of update my own guy prayer list now and again. I joined this group because I felt incredibly challenged to begin praying for my guy friends--specifically, my single Christian guy friends. My first guy/guinea-pig is Ed. I've known him, what? Well..fifteen years now at least--maybe a little longer. We basically grew up in the same church, even though he was ten years older than me. We always knew the same folks, had several of the same friends, were involved in the same things, etc. Ed is a youth worker, and has an incredibly huge heart. He has become really well-known in our community as a sort of "Jesus Freak." Nobody dislikes him, though; they have no reason to! He is loving and giving and sacrificial...and a hard worker. He speaks honestly about his struggles (past and present), and I think that's what has made him so effective in his ministry to youth! God is working on Ed right now...and there's a great possibility that Ed will take the opportunity to leave and pursue ministry in another country. He is excited about it. He's just waiting for God to put all the pieces together. He just got out of an intense long-distance relationship with a girl he was head-over-heals for. From what he shared with me, he had every intention of marrying her. So Ed is the first guy on my list. I adore Ed, and truly desire to see God bless him with a wife who can be both a personal strength and encouragement to Ed, but who can also stand alongside him in ministry and character. I'm excited to see what God will do in Ed's life. :) Anybody else want to share about a fellow that God has you praying for? Reply »