12 Biblical Prayers for Singles. Meets in the Fireside Room.

Singleness can be an extremely significant, fruitful, and impactful season of life. Even more so when it’s a season lived with a sense of calling and purpose, both of which can be enhanced by praying the Scriptures. After all, the apostle Paul said he wished that all people could remain single, as he was (I Corinthians 7:7). Did he mean this literally? Is singleness actually superior to married life? In some ways, perhaps. For example, later in the same chapter, Paul points out the single person’s ability to serve the Lord without being distracted by the needs of a spouse. But I don’t think Paul’s point was that it would really be better for all people to remain single. After all, according to God’s plan, no marriages would mean no children. Which would very soon mean the extinction of the human race. I think Paul was simply highlighting the value of single life here, elevating it to equal importance with married life. Singleness isn’t the ultimate prize. And neither is marriage. Christ is. And some people happen to serve Him best as unmarried people. At least until God calls them into a Christ-centered marriage covenant.

Perhaps you’re already married – I hope that you’ll take this opportunity to pray over the singles in your life – whether they’re your teenaged or adult children, your friends, coworkers, neighbors, or fellow church members. And if you’re single, please know that I’m praying these prayers over you, and I hope you’ll take some time to lift these prayers for singles to the Lord from your own heart. - Jennifer Clarke