Catholic
Prayer for Discernment before Marriage
Lord, I come before you today to ask you to enlighten me in the choice I must make. I love this person (mention his or her name if necessary), but I don't know if he or she will make me happy for the rest of my life, and if I can make him or her happy.
Is it a desire for affection that drives me or true love? Will I be able to accept him/her as he/she really is, without wanting to change him/her? Does this person love me enough for me to consider a future with him/her?
Help me Lord to see if this union is in line with Your will. Help me Lord to see what I don't want to see. Reveal to me what is hidden. Lord, grant me the grace of lucidity, so that I am not deceived by my emotions.
May honesty and sincerity be the basis of our relationship Lord, so that I can discern who he/she really is.
Only You can fathom hearts, only You know what is good for me. I entrust myself to You Lord.
I also ask You to accompany this person in his/her choice. Bless her, touch her heart.
May You accompany us to bring about the necessary changes in our souls to serve You together. But if this relationship is not in Your will, Lord, may we understand each other and have the courage to move forward separately.
Lord, You are the first love of my life, and I want You to remain so forever. May nothing and no one turn me away from You, Lord. I sincerely ask You to keep me away from anyone who might draw me away from You, and to connect me with people who will draw me closer to You.
It is with a grateful heart that I make this prayer, Lord. Your time is perfect. Fulfill Your Word in every area of my life."