My Valentine Prayer

Heavenly Father, You know our need for companionship and our need for the grace to overcome all obstacles and sins that block a happy marriage. You made Eve for Adam as a helpmate or suitable counterpart to love and cherish so he would learn to deny himself and love his wife as Jesus loves His church. You made Adam as a loving complement to Eve, to love and cherish her as Jesus does for His bride. It is written, “There is an appointed time for everything,” so I thank You for bringing me the blessing of my wife, Violet at the appropriate time and not before. Thank You for making me whole in every way so I can be a blessing to Violet. It is also written, “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,” and “It is not good for the man to be alone,” and “a prudent wife is from the Eternal”—a gift from You, our Heavenly Father, the Giver of every perfect gift. Indeed, You provided Boaz for Ruth. Heavenly Father, I am thankful for your loving gift of the best mate for me, and that You are preparing me to be the best husband for the wife you have given me. You have said to seek Jesus and His righteousness first, and that all things would be added to us. Thank You for adding the joy of a loving partner to share my life, an opportunity for me to learn to love and serve her with the love you have showered upon me. In Jesus’ name, amen.