Praying your husband into your life

[FtrDrO]

I truly believe that God answers prayers and when he feels that you are prepared to receive that person that He has for you, he will provide them.

So ladies, let's hear some stories!! Did you receive the man that you prayed for? For how long? Were they all that you wanted and more? How did they come into your life? Share!

 

[smwrigh3]

still waiting... so here some these responses!

 

[AnjelLuvs]

Umm, maybe it is still to early.. erplexed...

 

[Bunny77]

I truly believe that God answers prayers and when he feels that you are prepared to receive that person that He has for you, he will provide them.

So ladies, let's hear some stories!! Did you receive the man that you prayed for? For how long? Were they all that you wanted and more? How did they come into your life? Share!

No stories yet... but I expect to give you one VERY soon!

One thing though... I agree with the majority of your post, but not the part about "when He feels that you are prepared to receive that person that He has for you, He will provide them."

There's no basis for the idea that God holds out a partner until he feels that you are prepared to receive him besides the interpretation of some pastors who preach on singleness. That's modern church talk that I think folks like to use to make singles feel better about being single... but it has no Biblical basis.

God is good, all the time, and he enjoys blessing his children all the time, even when his children might be actin' up a little bit!

 

[Highly Favored8]

I expect God to do this for me this year. In the Chrisitan forum we have a Prayer Circle for marraige I will send you the link =) So, you can be added on the list or just read what has happened in it thus far =)



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[Kiadodie]

Yes, I am still praying that God brings the man that's going to be my husband into my life.

WHen it's going to happen..I don't know. What I do know is that God is faithful and everything happens in HIS time, not ours.

 

[Tybi]

No stories yet... but I expect to give you one VERY soon!

One thing though... I agree with the majority of your post, but not the part about "when He feels that you are prepared to receive that person that He has for you, He will provide them."

There's no basis for the idea that God holds out a partner until he feels that you are prepared to receive him besides the interpretation of some pastors who preach on singleness. That's modern church talk that I think folks like to use to make singles feel better about being single... but it has no Biblical basis.

God is good, all the time, and he enjoys blessing his children all the time, even when his children might be actin' up a little bit!

ITA with this whole post. Could not have said it better!

 

[frizzy]

I would never pray for a man (or things), I would pray that God's Will be done, and get on with the business of living everyday life.

Good luck ladies.

 

[growthbyforce]

When I was younger, in my teens, I used to pray for my future husband wherever he was......everytime I saw a man act the fool I'd be like Lord, please keep an eye on my future husband so he doesnt act like this......and the man I married not only fears God, but I cannot say enough good things about him.

For those still looking here is a prayer that I thought you guys might use:

Dear God,

I feel an empty space within me,
a place where I would so love to love.

I know that if my beloved came here,
I would adore and cherish, honor and serve him.

Please give me the opportunity to expand my heart into the life of another in the holiest way, the most beautiful way, the most intimate way, if that serves your purpose.

For I would learn the secrets of love and use what I learn to grace the life of another.

What a marvelous possibility, Lord, that such a treasure would be placed in my hands.

Make me ready Lord, and I will try my best.

Amen.

He said ask and you shall receive, you want a husband, pray for a husband......the one that God has set aside for you not the one that you think you should have, then be still and know that God will be true to you......when God feels you are good and ready, he will come.....just my 2 cents.

 

[Valerie]

Good idea, if you want things in your life you have to pray about it and ask him how to get it, improve yourself etc.

 

[Raspberry]

I believe I've met the man I've been believing for (and not always actively either, believe me, I've had my share of doubts). We'll see how things pan out, but God's ways of working life out of us are amazing regardless , give Him a chance.

I would never pray for a man (or things), I would pray that God's Will be done, and get on with the business of living everyday life.

Good luck ladies.

Why not? God encourages his children to ask for things throughout the Word and he often describes himself as a rewarder. We might not get things in our timing or in the package we expect but it will always be the best. As His children have a right to ask and we should exercise it. I know sometimes I've been afraid to ask Him for certain things because then you are on the hook for having the faith to receive it.

 

[DarkHair]

I prayed for a husband and got him. I was told that when I pray, to be specific. I was specific. I would dream about him. I was single for six months during this time. Then I met him. He was everything in my dreams (except he's not a millionaire and doesn't play professional football). He treats me like a Queen though.

I've also read a quote from Maya Angelou that reads 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her' ~Dr. Maya Angelou~

I was young when we met. When he proposed to me, I prayed long and hard, day and night 'God. Make me into the wife and woman that you need me to be for this man as we prepare to become one in your Will.' Marriage is a learning experience (there is no manual for it) and an adjustment. I'm getting better and better.

 

[Raspberry]

I prayed for a husband and got him. I was told that when I pray, to be specific. I was specific. I would dream about him. I was single for six months during this time. Then I met him. He was everything in my dreams (except he's not a millionaire and doesn't play professional football). He treats me like a Queen though.

you're probably better off without all that anyways..

I was young when we met. When he proposed to me, I prayed long and hard, day and night 'God. Make me into the wife and woman that you need me to be for this man as we prepare to become one in your Will.' Marriage is a learning experience (there is no manual for it) and an adjustment. I'm getting better and better.

That's a good prayer.. I need to pray that one for myself

 

[frizzy]

I believe I've met the man I've been believing for (and not always actively either, believe me, I've had my share of doubts). We'll see how things pan out, but God's ways of working life out of us are amazing regardless , give Him a chance.



Why not? God encourages his children to ask for things throughout the Word and he often describes himself as a rewarder. We might not get things in our timing or in the package we expect but it will always be the best. As His children have a right to ask and we should exercise it. I know sometimes I've been afraid to ask Him for certain things because then you are on the hook for having the faith to receive it.

It's just my belief that what God has for us, we will receive. I can ask for things all day long, but they may not be the things I need, or things that will be good for me in the long run.

I whole-heartedly know that God is a rewarder, and I also know that what He has for me is better than anything I would ask for. So I let go and let God.

I come from the school of "be careful of what you ask for....."

 

[discobiscuits]

i have always felt that praying for a mate (especially women praying for a husband) was silly. just my opinion, not my commentary on if He really does answer prayers like that.

 

[tiara76]

I think that GOD gifts to all of us is the gift of creating us in the image of himself....we are all conscious powerful creators....its not so much as GOD wants for us what GOD wants for us, but GOD wants for us what we want for ourselves....its the gift to enjoy, experience and create whatever you choose to .....an unaware and unconscious being who feels disconnected can easily create chaos, negativity, fear etc and guess what, and aware and conscious being who operates on a spiritual plane can create a life full of love and possibilities that one can dream of....if you desire to have a husband and love in your life....praying is simply your way of putting your thoughts out into the universe and your will is GOD"s will......and your will is also FREE WILL....another precious gift.....true faith is the key to it....if you believe it you will conceive it....

that saying be careful what you ask for because you just may get it is powerful, and I do agree with Frizzy on that one....what you ask for may not always necessarily be what you "need", but it may be good for you...in the long run it will only help in your overall evolution because in order to grow to the highest conscious levels each being will ultimately in one way or another either experience or innately know what they actually don't want in order to know what they really do want

 

[frizzy]

^^That is so true the growing process aka. life experience will lead us to "know what they actually don't want in order to know what they really do want."

Some of God's greatest gifts (in my book) are unanswered prayers. The more I learn, the dumber I get. The more knowledge you seek and find, the more you will realize you don't know diddly.

 

[tiara76]

^^That is so true the growing process aka. life experience will lead us to "know what they actually don't want in order to know what they really do want."

Some of God's greatest gifts (in my book) are unanswered prayers. The more I learn, the dumber I get. The more knowledge you seek and find, the more you will realize you don't know diddly.

its what we think we already know that keeps us from learning

if we think we know it all and got it all figured out thats when growth stops so I feel you on that

sometimes I would take some circumstances not necessarily as unanswered prayers but more like the things that need to happen in order to get where u are really trying to be sometimes.....in this instance we may be praying for love and a husband and have yet any idea of how to love, and our vibrating spirits is what the universe answers.....not always our conscious thoughts and prayers....and faith and prayer will not go hand in hand if your spirit is vibrating at different level than ur prayers....

ie like praying for something positive while having negative vibrations, doubts and what not....there is no faith in ur conscious thoughts or wants because deep down u don't really feel what u are praying for....

and praying in essence is not ASKING for anything, but sending up prayers of gratitude for blessings already answered.....because faith entails knowing that what you visualize and truly feel that you know will transpire and you give your thanks to the Source energy for enabling this creation to come into play and be experienced

 

[Belle Du Jour]

I prayed for a husband and got him. I was told that when I pray, to be specific. I was specific. I would dream about him. I was single for six months during this time. Then I met him. He was everything in my dreams (except he's not a millionaire and doesn't play professional football). He treats me like a Queen though.

I've also read a quote from Maya Angelou that reads 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her' ~Dr. Maya Angelou~

I was young when we met. When he proposed to me, I prayed long and hard, day and night 'God. Make me into the wife and woman that you need me to be for this man as we prepare to become one in your Will.' Marriage is a learning experience (there is no manual for it) and an adjustment. I'm getting better and better.

In the Bible it says, "It takes God to conceal a matter and a KING to seek it out." Unfortunately, there aren't that many kings walking around. But I'm not cynical. Really.

I've prayed to God for this but at times, I wonder if He isn't tired of my asking? I will never give up though. I know there's someone out there who could only be a gift from God who will meet all my expectations.

 

[Bunny77]

I've prayed to God for this but at times, I wonder if He isn't tired of my asking? I will never give up though. I know there's someone out there who could only be a gift from God who will meet all my expectations.

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

 

[strawbearysweet]

I am sooo loving this thread. It makes me excited to see that there are women out there who have the same beliefs that I have about going to God in prayer. I have no doubt that whatever you desire you can receive as long as you are in His will. If you can seek God's favor for everything else good/bad why is that alot of women leave God out of their relationships? The husband-wife relationship is a sacred thing and should not be taken lightly. Why not start it off on the right foot by praying for your mate even before you have the privelege to meet? That way, you'll not only get what you need...but what you want. Can I get an AMEN sistas. lol

One more thing. I wrote my story in a previous thread. I thought it kind of applies to this thread too.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=6723413&highlight=#post6723413

 

[frizzy]

Prayerful ladies, how many times do you pray for the same thing?

 

[Bunny77]

Prayerful ladies, how many times do you pray for the same thing?

I pray every day for whatever it is I'm requesting and after it's "granted," I pray for continued favor in that area.

My dad was sick recently and needed surgery. I prayed every day for him to get through it successfully and now I pray for his continued healing and recovery.


I guess I look at it like this... if we had someone close to us who was sick or struggling in other areas, we wouldn't hesitate to pray constantly, day after day, night after night and wouldn't think, "Okay, is God tired of me yet?" No! Hey, we'd probably also be asking everyone else we know to pray for our parents, children, friends, etc., figuring that the more prayers, the better.

So why can't we do the same for our future marital relationships? Now I know that being single isn't a horrible condition equivalent to major illness, but still, who says that prayer (and repeated prayer) isn't valid unless it's for a dire situation?

 

[frizzy]

I absolutely understand what you are saying, but the way I look at it, we only need to ask Him for what we want once and believe that it is done.

ETA--anyone see where I am coming from? I'm talking absolute faith and belief that God will answer my prayers and provide what I need and what he wants me to have.

 

[tiara76]

I absolutely understand what you are saying, but the way I look at it, we only need to ask Him for what we want once and believe that it is done.

ETA--anyone see where I am coming from? I'm talking absolute faith and belief that God will answer my prayers and provide what I need and what he wants me to have.

I understand what you are saying...^^^

thats why I said prayer isn't necessarily asking for anything, or asking and then from then on out expressing gratitude for what you know will transpire in your life.....some people are specific and others know that if they have faith that their better good and what they need to happen will happen they embrace their experiences and pull out the positives and know its all leading them to where they need to be....so the faith is that all things will work out.....I don't think there is n e thing wrong with being specific, however I do think that when there are issues that need to be taken care of within that stuff will happen to "prepare" us for what we asked for, and alot of folks make take those preparation experiences as something negative if it involves some sort of negativity and start to lose faith

one could pray all day for a husband and not be in any position to love anybody and things could be happening that keep bringing to light what needs to be addressed before you get to your husband

 

[4everbeautifull1]

I understand what you are saying...^^^

thats why I said prayer isn't necessarily asking for anything, or asking and then from then on out expressing gratitude for what you know will transpire in your life.....some people are specific and others know that if they have faith that their better good and what they need to happen will happen they embrace their experiences and pull out the positives and know its all leading them to where they need to be....so the faith is that all things will work out.....I don't think there is n e thing wrong with being specific, however I do think that when there are issues that need to be taken care of within that stuff will happen to "prepare" us for what we asked for, and alot of folks make take those preparation experiences as something negative if it involves some sort of negativity and start to lose faith

one could pray all day for a husband and not be in any position to love anybody and things could be happening that keep bringing to light what needs to be addressed before you get to your husband

I totally agree with this.

 

[discobiscuits]

I've also read a quote from Maya Angelou that reads 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her' ~Dr. Maya Angelou~

Fyi: that is not a maya quote.

ETA quote & author

"A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her." ~Max Lucado

 

[Kiadodie]

I understand what you are saying...^^^

thats why I said prayer isn't necessarily asking for anything, or asking and then from then on out expressing gratitude for what you know will transpire in your life.....some people are specific and others know that if they have faith that their better good and what they need to happen will happen they embrace their experiences and pull out the positives and know its all leading them to where they need to be....so the faith is that all things will work out.....I don't think there is n e thing wrong with being specific, however I do think that when there are issues that need to be taken care of within that stuff will happen to "prepare" us for what we asked for, and alot of folks make take those preparation experiences as something negative if it involves some sort of negativity and start to lose faith

one could pray all day for a husband and not be in any position to love anybody and things could be happening that keep bringing to light what needs to be addressed before you get to your husband

OMG..you are right on point girl cause this is what has been manifesting in my life the past 2 years.

God has brought to light areas of my life that need healing and nurturing before the man that He has for me comes into my life. MAJOR things have happened, some good and some bad but let me tell you, I KNOW it's God working within me to prepare me for what it is to come..which is what I've been praying for!

 

[FtrDrO]

This is exactly what I meant when I said "when you are ready to receive."

I understand what you are saying...^^^

thats why I said prayer isn't necessarily asking for anything, or asking and then from then on out expressing gratitude for what you know will transpire in your life.....some people are specific and others know that if they have faith that their better good and what they need to happen will happen they embrace their experiences and pull out the positives and know its all leading them to where they need to be....so the faith is that all things will work out.....I don't think there is n e thing wrong with being specific, however I do think that when there are issues that need to be taken care of within that stuff will happen to "prepare" us for what we asked for, and alot of folks make take those preparation experiences as something negative if it involves some sort of negativity and start to lose faith

one could pray all day for a husband and not be in any position to love anybody and things could be happening that keep bringing to light what needs to be addressed before you get to your husband

 

[Mrs.Green]

its what we think we already know that keeps us from learning

if we think we know it all and got it all figured out thats when growth stops so I feel you on that

sometimes I would take some circumstances not necessarily as unanswered prayers but more like the things that need to happen in order to get where u are really trying to be sometimes.....in this instance we may be praying for love and a husband and have yet any idea of how to love, and our vibrating spirits is what the universe answers.....not always our conscious thoughts and prayers....and faith and prayer will not go hand in hand if your spirit is vibrating at different level than ur prayers....

ie like praying for something positive while having negative vibrations, doubts and what not....there is no faith in ur conscious thoughts or wants because deep down u don't really feel what u are praying for....

and praying in essence is not ASKING for anything, but sending up prayers of gratitude for blessings already answered.....because faith entails knowing that what you visualize and truly feel that you know will transpire and you give your thanks to the Source energy for enabling this creation to come into play and be experienced

You are on the money with this Tiara!! I know I'm all late in this thread but your comment really stood out. I believe this