If you’re seeking guidance for a life partner, prayer can be a powerful tool. However, it can be difficult to know how to pray for such a personal and important decision. Here is a simple 5-line prayer you can say today or anytime.

Before I get to the prayer, I want to take a moment to remind you the importance of being specific in your prayers. Rather than simply asking for God’s guidance, ask that He would lead your future partner to you. This is the root of how to pray for your husband. You need to pray that God leads him to you – not the other way around. Pray that your future mate is compatible with you and who shares similar values and goals.

Second, be patient. Don’t expect an answer overnight. God often works in His own time and His ways are not always our ways. Trust that He will answer your prayer in His perfect timing.

Finally, don’t forget to pray for yourself. This is an important decision, and you need wisdom and strength to make it. Ask God to give you clarity of mind, courage to follow His leading, and most importantly, love – lots of love!