I am 22 f india.
My parents and family is quite conservative. So, As soon as i finished studying, they started looking for a husband for me.
They have a few men in mind but they've not yet decided which man exactly they want me married to. That they'll decide after meeting the parents of the men.
is an arranged marriage - so I wont be able to find out how the man is or get to know hium before marriage. My parents are quite against that.
Since I'm not being given the choice, I need them to make the best choice possible. Please give me a prayer to guide them to make the right choice for me
2006-12-05 04:29:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not a christian so please give me a general prayer I can say for this purpose.
2006-12-05 04:34:21 · update #1
I don't mean to seem dismissive of your culture but such a primitive attempt to remove free-will from something as vital as a supposedly life-long relationship is quite sad.
Love should happen naturally and not be decided by those around you.
I won't pray but I do wish you luck.
2006-12-05 04:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know others will be outraged that this happens still in our world. And for the most part I am very happy I am not in your culture, however; arranged marriages have been a reality for centuries and some have been very happy & successful.
I will pray that the man your parents are considering is a good man, who believes in God and will love you any children you might have.
Know this- trust in God, He will do what is the best for you- according to His will.
2006-12-05 12:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who ever your parents choose for you, make sure that you dont' leave God at the alter, but invite Him into your marriage after you leave the ceremony. Allow Him to be the head of your house hold and your guide in life, and you will be blessed.
Father,
I am not familar with such customes as parents choosing their daughters spouce, but I place this young woman's life into your loving and caring hands. Help these parents choose what is best for their precious daughter, and that is is done all according to your perfect will. In the precious name of Jesus, amen
2006-12-05 12:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me pray for you now, pls just for a minute with me.
Dear Lord Jesus,
I ask that you bless this daughter in a mighty way. Keep her faith strong. Blessed her with all her desire in her heart about her future husband and married life. Specially the guidance for the right choice by her parents . So that she may glorify your name Lord. You know these things Lord. You love us so much Lord. Once again, Lord, I ask that you help her to stay strong in her faith. I pray in Jesus' Holy Name, Amen.
2006-12-05 12:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by iwant4wifes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will pray for you.....don't worried. But we already past the 21 century girl. Break with that cultural conservative in the box parents fascist thing old thinking......because most of the Indians are behind Latins or Blondie's buts here in the USA because they have one that they don't choose or don't love......
2006-12-05 12:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by j 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are lucky that you are22 and getting married.i am 21 and i am not yet engagged so ihope you good luuck and i live i Egypt and we also have this kind of marriage but we both see each other and then if we feel releived we continue if not it's ok.and most of these marriages work pretty good
hope you the best marriage ever
2006-12-05 12:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by mony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your culture,sort of. My husband is half Indian. But this is the man you have to spend the rest of your life with. Break away from your parents and do whats best for you? Why is being happy dishonoing your family? Is it legal for you to marry who you want?
2006-12-05 12:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by TrofyWife 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You haven't got a prayer. Run, get away from any religion or society that still practices this barbaric custom.
2006-12-05 13:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i you rely on marring someone you don't know i think you should be praying to be lucky because luck is what you will need not prayers
2006-12-05 12:33:59 · answer #9 · answered by gazooks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and that is very wise...You know where your source comes from God..
2006-12-05 12:31:45 · answer #10 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋