Should you pray specifically for a spouse or do you simply trust God’s timing? Is it right to state the particular qualities you want in a spouse? Many single people wonder if it’s appropriate to tell God exactly what they’re looking for in a partner.
Many single people often struggle to balance being content with their current life while also pursuing what they believe is God’s plan for their marriage. This creates confusion about how to pray – should they patiently wait for God to bring someone, or actively ask for specific qualities?
The tension between “waiting patiently” and “seeking diligently” can make it difficult to know what boundaries to set in prayer.
When praying about a future spouse, you can both trust God’s plan and thoughtfully consider what qualities would make a good partner for you. These prayers help you to remain patient while also taking meaningful steps forward in your personal growth and readiness for marriage.
The season of singleness often feels like a waiting room where time crawls painfully slow. These 70 powerful prayers for singles who want to get married provide spiritual ammunition for those navigating this challenging period with hope deferred yet faith intact.
Your desire for a God-ordained spouse isn’t trivial or unspiritual—it reflects the divine design established in Eden when the Creator declared it wasn’t good for man to be alone.
Scriptural View for Singles Seeking Marriage
Genesis 2:18 – “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
1 Corinthians 7:7-9 – “For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.”
Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Psalm 37:4 – “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
70 Powerful Prayers for Singles who Seek to get Married
Prayers for Divine Preparation
1. Father in the name of Jesus, refine my character and heal my emotional wounds, preparing me to be the spouse You’ve designed me to be in the name of Jesus.
2.O Lord, reveal any hidden brokenness or unhealthy patterns that would sabotage my future marriage if left unaddressed in the name of Jesus.
3. My Father, help me distinguish between legitimate desires and unrealistic expectations about marriage, aligning my perspective with Your word in the name of Jesus.
4. Father in the name of Jesus, develop within me the spiritual maturity and relational skills necessary for building a Christ-centered marriage in the name of Jesus.
5. O Lord , teach me to use this season of singleness as time of serious preparation, deepening my relationship with You in the name of Jesus.
6. O Lord, heal my past relationship wounds and disappointments that have created defensive walls and trust issues in the name of Jesus.
7. My Father, reshape my understanding of biblical roles according to Your word rather than cultural and traditional boundaries in the name of Jesus.
8. Father in the name of Jesus, uproot any generational patterns or family dysfunctions that would compromise my future marriage in the name of Jesus.
9. O Lord, develop in me spiritual disciplines now that will become the foundation for my future family in the name of Jesus.
10. Lord Jesus, I surrender my timeline and preferences to Your perfect wisdom, trusting Your divine selection and timing in the name of Jesus.
Prayers for Divine Connection
11. Father in the name of Jesus, orchestrate divine appointments that place me in proximity to the spouse You’ve selected for me in the name of Jesus.
12.O Lord, grant me discernment to recognize divine potential beneath human imperfection in my future spouse in the name of Jesus.
13. My Father, protect me from counterfeit relationships and emotional entanglements with those not meant for my life in the name of Jesus.
14. Father in the name of Jesus, establish clear confirmations about my future spouse through Your word, counsel, and supernatural peace in the name of Jesus.
15. O Lord, position me in communities where divine connection can naturally develop through shared purpose and vision in the name of Jesus.
16. O Lord, heighten my spiritual sensitivity to recognize Your orchestration in seemingly ordinary meetings and conversations in the name of Jesus.
17. My Father, grant me patience to allow relationships to develop naturally without rushing or manipulating outcomes in the name of Jesus.
18. Father in the name of Jesus, prepare my future spouse’s heart to recognize me as their divine connection when our paths cross in the name of Jesus.
19. O Lord my God, align our life paths and ministry callings before we connect so our union becomes a strategic kingdom partnership in the name of Jesus.
20. Lord Jesus, grant me supernatural favor and spiritual recognition when I encounter the one You’ve prepared for me in the name of Jesus.
Prayers for Spiritual Discernment
21. Father in the name of Jesus, sharpen my discernment to distinguish between emotional infatuation and genuine divine connection.
22. Lord Jesus, expose any hidden character flaws or values conflicts with potential partners before serious commitment develops in the name of Jesus.
23. My Father, give me the wisdom to evaluate relationships based on biblical criteria rather than superficial or cultural standards in the name of Jesus.
24. Father in the name of Jesus, protect me from being deceived by temporary behavior modifications that mask serious character deficiencies in the name of Jesus.
25. O Lord, grant me the courage to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries in dating relationships in the name of Jesus.
26. Lord Jesus, reveal any soul ties or emotional attachments from past relationships that cloud my judgment with potential partners in the name of Jesus.
27. My Father, align my attraction patterns with Your divine wisdom rather than wounds, media influence, or worldly values in the name of Jesus.
28. Father in the name of Jesus, surround me with wise counselors who provide objective insight into the relationships I’m considering in the name of Jesus.
29. O Lord , grant me the patience to observe a potential spouse’s character across various circumstances before making a lifetime commitment in the name of Jesus.
30. Lord Jesus, help me recognize divine confirmation or warning signs about relationships through Your word and spiritual counsel in the name of Jesus.
Prayers for Personal Development
31. Father in the name of Jesus, develop the fruit of the Spirit within me as the foundation for a healthy marriage and witness to my future spouse in the name of Jesus.
32.O Lord, transform my communication patterns, teaching me to listen empathetically and resolve conflict biblically in the name of Jesus.
33. My Father, establish financial wisdom and disciplined stewardship now that will strengthen rather than strain my future marriage in the name of Jesus.
34. Father in the name of Jesus, develop my leadership abilities according to biblical servant principles rather than domination or passivity.
35. O Lord, heal any identity confusion that would cause me to seek validation through my spouse rather than finding it in You in the name of Jesus.
36. Lord Jesus, break unhealthy relational patterns and emotional walls that would prevent authentic intimacy with my future spouse in the name of Jesus.
37. My Father, develop my conflict resolution skills, teaching me to address issues directly and forgive quickly without resentment in the name of Jesus.
38. Father in the name of Jesus, establish healthy boundaries in my family relationships to properly prioritize my future marriage covenant.
39. O Lord , increase my emotional intelligence and ability to manage feelings appropriately rather than allowing destructive reactions in the name of Jesus.
40. O Lord, cultivate sexual purity in my thought life and physical boundaries in preparation for sacred marital intimacy in the name of Jesus.
Prayers Against Hindrances to Marriage
41. Father in the name of Jesus, break every generational curse and dysfunction that has created destructive marriage patterns in my family line in the name of Jesus.
42.O Lord, demolish every spiritual assignment designed to prevent or distort the divine connection You’ve ordained for my marriage in the name of Jesus.
43. My Father my Father, uproot every seed of fear and insecurity regarding marriage that has taken root through disappointments or cultural messaging in the name of Jesus.
44. Father in the name of Jesus, break every ungodly soul tie from previous relationships that blocks recognizing the spouse You’ve prepared for me in the name of Jesus.
45. O Lord my God, demolish every internal vow made during seasons of hurt that blocks my capacity for genuine connection in the name of Jesus.
46.O Lord, silence negative voices and discouraging words spoken over my relationship potential that have created limiting beliefs in the name of Jesus.
47. My Father, break the power of comparison that causes me to measure potential spouses against unrealistic standards from social media in the name of Jesus.
48. Father in the name of Jesus, remove every obstacle of wrong timing or circumstance that prevents divine connection with my prepared spouse in the name of Jesus.
49. O Lord, correct any theological distortion regarding marriage or gender roles creating unnecessary limitations or conflicts in the name of Jesus.
50. O Lord, heal wounds of rejection and disappointment from previous relationships that fuel defensive patterns blocking authentic connection in the name of Jesus.
Prayers for Divine Timing
51. Father in the name of Jesus, I surrender my timeline regarding marriage to Your perfect orchestration, I trust Your wisdom beyond my understanding.
52. O Lord, grant me supernatural patience that waits without bitterness and contentment that enjoy my present season in the name of Jesus.
53. My Father, align my readiness with my future spouse’s preparation for perfect timing of our connection in the name of Jesus.
54. Father in the name of Jesus, reveal any divine assignments in singleness that must be completed before marriage can be established in the name of Jesus.
55. O Lord, help me recognize divine setups that may appear as delays but serve Your perfect orchestration in the name of Jesus.
56. O Lord, establish unwavering trust in Your character during prolonged waiting, knowing You withhold no good thing from the upright in the name of Jesus.
57. My Father, show me when to wait quietly and when to step forward in faith regarding relationship opportunities in the name of Jesus.
58. Father in the name of Jesus, align my life circumstances with Your divine timeline for introducing my future spouse in the name of Jesus.
59. O Lord, grant me the contentment that fully embraces my season of singleness without resentment or a constant fixation on what’s missing in the name of Jesus.
60. Lord Jesus, prepare me to recognize and respond to divine timing when it arrives, neither missing my moment nor hesitating through fear in the name of Jesus.
Prayers for Marriage Preparation
61. Father in the name of Jesus, establish a biblical understanding of covenant marriage, separating Hollywood fiction from scriptural truth about lasting love.
62. O Lord, develop within me a servanthood mindset that seeks to give rather than merely receive in marriage in the name of Jesus.
63. My Father, teach me genuine apology, sincere forgiveness, and complete reconciliation—essential skills for marital longevity in the name of Jesus.
64. Father in the name of Jesus, establish healthy expectations about marital intimacy based on biblical truth rather than cultural myths or distortions in the name of Jesus.
65. O Lord, develop my conflict resolution skills, particularly addressing issues promptly and pursuing reconciliation persistently in the name of Jesus.
66. O Lord, prepare me for marriage’s reality of exposing character gaps, and developing humility that embraces growth when flaws appear in the name of Jesus.
67. My Father, cultivate spiritual leadership abilities appropriate to my future role according to Your divine design for relationships in the name of Jesus.
68. Father in the name of Jesus, establish financial stewardship principles and generous giving patterns that will strengthen my future marriage in the name of Jesus.
69. O Lord, develop spiritual disciplines now that will serve as foundation for my future family and home in the name of Jesus.
70. O Lord , prepare me to balance family bonding while establishing proper boundaries that prioritize marriage above other relationships in the name of Jesus.
Conclusion
Implement these prayers effectively rather than desperately. Set aside specific times for focused intercession about marriage, then intentionally redirect your energy toward purposeful living in your current season.
These 70 powerful prayers for singles who want to get married transform passive waiting into active preparation for divine connection. While yearning for marriage remains valid, focusing exclusively on finding someone shifts attention away from becoming the person God is fashioning you to be.
These prayers maintain this critical balance, seeking divine orchestration and embrace personal development.