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HOW do i pray for the right guy?
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I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Only thing in my mind is don't worry about it. Just be honest and talk to God. Tell him how you really feel and be sincere. If you come to God in humility and truth, he's not going to let you down. 
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Pray and the Lord will provide - that's what it says in the Bible.
The Lord has given me the most wonderful boyfriend - So my advise to you is: don't go and look for a boyfriend. The Lord will give you the very best, like He did for me. If you really look for a boyfriend you might seem desperate and that is never a good thing. Keep your dignity, and trust in the Lord.
God bless
Anette
The Lord has given me the most wonderful boyfriend - So my advise to you is: don't go and look for a boyfriend. The Lord will give you the very best, like He did for me. If you really look for a boyfriend you might seem desperate and that is never a good thing. Keep your dignity, and trust in the Lord.
God bless
Anette
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I hope by "right guy" you mean someone who you will eventually marry.
Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart."
If you are ready to begin a relationship with the person you will eventually marry, delight yourself in the Lord and you will be given this desire of your heart. When you delight yourself in the Lord by spending time with Him and in the Bible, your desires become His desires, so naturally you will pray His will into your life.
I know this is true because I walked it out and God worked faster than I could have hoped - He was actually working before I asked.
If you are going to hope and trust in God for a husband, hope big and trust lots. He's a big God, He can handle it.
As for what to pray for? Pray for the qualities the Bible commands a good husband to have.
In all of this you must be surrendered to God's will and if right now He tells you it's not the right time, accept that.
Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart."
If you are ready to begin a relationship with the person you will eventually marry, delight yourself in the Lord and you will be given this desire of your heart. When you delight yourself in the Lord by spending time with Him and in the Bible, your desires become His desires, so naturally you will pray His will into your life.
I know this is true because I walked it out and God worked faster than I could have hoped - He was actually working before I asked.
If you are going to hope and trust in God for a husband, hope big and trust lots. He's a big God, He can handle it.
As for what to pray for? Pray for the qualities the Bible commands a good husband to have.
In all of this you must be surrendered to God's will and if right now He tells you it's not the right time, accept that.
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THANK YOU! ill be praying! ya know? i think the break up was really an answered prayer! hehe
ill be praying! ya know? i think the break up was really an answered prayer! hehe
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I think I remember seeing something a few years back posted somewhere on the net "Single woman praying for a husband". Does anyone have a copy of this? It was Biblical things to pray for both for yourself and your future husband.
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I've just written an article about finding Miss Perfect. Maybe I should adapt it for finding Mr Perfect as well. But you might find it useful anyway because just about everything I said about "she" can be turned to "he".
Check it out:
http://www.geocities.com/christianjournal/articles/choosingawife.htm
Here's an article about dating & courtship:
http://www.geocities.com/christianjournal/articles/courtship.htm
And one about love between a man and a wife:
http://www.geocities.com/christianjournal/articles/whatislove.htm
Check it out:
http://www.geocities.com/christianjournal/articles/choosingawife.htm
Here's an article about dating & courtship:
http://www.geocities.com/christianjournal/articles/courtship.htm
And one about love between a man and a wife:
http://www.geocities.com/christianjournal/articles/whatislove.htm
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Answered prayer...you know they say "careful what you ask for cause you just might get it."
I wouldnt' worry about praying for a guy right now.
be comfortable with yourself first. It may take a couple of years until you can honestly look in the mirror and say, "I'm cool with what I see."
A guy won't get you there.
I wouldnt' worry about praying for a guy right now.
be comfortable with yourself first. It may take a couple of years until you can honestly look in the mirror and say, "I'm cool with what I see."
A guy won't get you there.
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You can always add "if it is your will" to the end of any request made to God. He's not cynical or out to provoke.
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well see, i prayed that if aj was the oGod wanted me to marry ...he would go through this bad moments with me unconditionally.
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charligirl
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Mr Cheese is right, you need to concentrate on God, His will in your life and loving yourself before you start looking for a partner. I don;t actually believe you should date until you are ready for marriage.
Great book called 'should I get married?' can help with knowing if you're ready for that. Marriage is a gift and God's timing is perfect.
Take a look at the story of Issac and Rebekah which is one of the few stories that relate to actively finding a marriage partner...
She was from the same tribe, she was busy about her fathers business and not really looking for a husband. She was generous and willing.
To apply this to today, only consider a christian (same tribe) try not to obsess and look around every corner for him. Be busy about your Father's business. i.e. continue to do what God has called you to do, and if you don't know what that is yet, make that a priority.. seeking His will for your life.
Praying for a man is good, but try not to get obsessed with it (not easy I know). Perhaps make a list of the attributes you want in a man... number one is that he loves God and you have a similar calling (hopeless if he is called to China and you to Africa or he called to be a missionary and you're not!!!) Pray maybe once a week and then try and put it on the back burner at other times so it doesn't become an idol.
I dated when I was younger and it was disasterous when I look back to all the pain of the breakups and how they influenced me... then i was single for 9 years because I decided not to date but wait for the right one. I had a couple of near misses, but God answered and I got married in October... God does know best!
I would say ENJOY every stage of your life and don;t wish and long for the next stage prematurely... the grass always looks greener (but never is) and you'll never have these years again!
Great book called 'should I get married?' can help with knowing if you're ready for that. Marriage is a gift and God's timing is perfect.
Take a look at the story of Issac and Rebekah which is one of the few stories that relate to actively finding a marriage partner...
She was from the same tribe, she was busy about her fathers business and not really looking for a husband. She was generous and willing.
To apply this to today, only consider a christian (same tribe) try not to obsess and look around every corner for him. Be busy about your Father's business. i.e. continue to do what God has called you to do, and if you don't know what that is yet, make that a priority.. seeking His will for your life.
Praying for a man is good, but try not to get obsessed with it (not easy I know). Perhaps make a list of the attributes you want in a man... number one is that he loves God and you have a similar calling (hopeless if he is called to China and you to Africa or he called to be a missionary and you're not!!!) Pray maybe once a week and then try and put it on the back burner at other times so it doesn't become an idol.
I dated when I was younger and it was disasterous when I look back to all the pain of the breakups and how they influenced me... then i was single for 9 years because I decided not to date but wait for the right one. I had a couple of near misses, but God answered and I got married in October... God does know best!
I would say ENJOY every stage of your life and don;t wish and long for the next stage prematurely... the grass always looks greener (but never is) and you'll never have these years again!
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