A 29-year-old single lady has sparked widespread debate online after boldly telling women to stop praying for marriage during the popular Hallelujah Challenge, a globally watched midnight worship and prayer programme initiated by gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey.
In a trending video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Canada-based lady confidently stated that although she is 29, she is not desperate to get married and believes women should stop centering their prayers solely around marriage.
According to her, it is unfair and one-sided for women to constantly pray for marriage while men do not offer the same prayer effort. She questioned why women should be the ones “begging God for husbands” when men could just as well pray for God to bring the right women to them.
She Prays for Wealth, Health, and Growth — Not Marriage
The lady explained that at this point in her life, her priorities revolve around financial growth, mental peace, health, and her ability to support herself and her loved ones.
Instead of praying for a husband, she revealed she spends her prayer time asking God for prosperity, wisdom, good health, and the strength to provide for her family. She insisted that women should embrace self-development first before placing marriage at the center of their prayers.
She said: “Let women normalise not praying for marriage at Hallelujah Challenge. I’m 29 and I don’t pray for marriage and I’m not desperate. What happens to a man praying for a marriage? Why is a man not praying to marry me?”
She stressed that one of the best decisions she ever made was choosing to invest in herself instead of rushing into marriage out of pressure from society, culture, or religion.
Mixed Reactions Trail Her Comment
Her opinion has continued to stir heated reactions across social media platforms.
Maney commented: “Funny how women say they’re not desperate but still want a man praying for them. So who’s the desperate one now? If you’re truly not praying for marriage, why care if a man is? Let everybody face their own prayer point abeg.”
Samlech shared: “It’s not desperation to want marriage, but it shouldn’t be women doing all the praying either.”
House of Ary weighed in: “Location has a lot to do with topics like this. There’s usually a shift in perspective. Environment shapes exposure, and reshapes priorities. Many change their views on marriage, success, or family once they experience life in a different space. It’s not denial, it’s growth.”
Kelvin added: “Sometimes I stop to wonder what’s your business in people’s lives. Social media has made it easier to open your camera and make your opinion even if nobody cares. Someone joins the Hallelujah Challenge to pray for marriage, you join to pray for something else. What’s your problem with the other person praying for marriage? You all need to learn the habit of minding your business.”
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“Let women normalise not praying for marriage at Hallelujah Challenge. I'm 29 and I don't pray for marriage and I'm not desperate. What happens to a man praying for a marriage. Why is a man not praying to marry me?” – Lady cries out 🧎🏻♂️➡️ pic.twitter.com/e6XFPNNm7p
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 30, 2025