What does the Bible say about finding a mate?

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The Bible teaches that marriage is a good gift of God, to be sought with prayer, wisdom, purity, and trust in his providence rather than anxious striving. Genesis 2:18 and 2:24 present marriage as God’s design for companionship and covenantal union, while Proverbs 18:22 praises a godly spouse as the Lord’s favor. Believers may bring their desires to God in prayer, as Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 7:7 encourage, yet Matthew 6:32 reminds us that the Father knows our needs. Those seeking marriage should pursue holiness and self-control, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, and honor Christ’s teaching on the lifelong seriousness of marriage in Matthew 19:3-9.