How long until your relationship becomes prayer-able?

Prayer points.

Christians are expected to share them.

Share them with their closest friends.

Share them with their small group.

Share them with their church.

So, last night, after my small group shared their prayer points, I asked a provocative question to the singles in the room.

Would you ask for prayer if you had a date on the weekend?

The room was fairly divided.

I understand, if it’s a date with a random, you may be hesitant to ask for prayer - particularly if you have a fairly active dating schedule. But, as someone pondered, shouldn’t that situation need prayer, if nothing else, for safety? That they aren’t a creepy weirdo?

Some expressed that they may ask for prayer once things are progressing. 

But, where is the prayer line? The fourth date? When you’re getting ready to “define the relationship”? When you first go public?

One thing that a few people said was dependent upon the other romance participant being known to the group. But, does that potentially make it more awkward? What if others don’t think you’ll make a good match? Does sharing your embryonic relationship enhance the pressure upon it?

Frankly, I don’t know the answer, but I’m sure glad that it isn’t my problem anymore...