Genesis 24:12
And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
The verse is the prayer offered at the well in Haran by Abraham's experienced, God-fearing servant, whom Abraham had entrusted to choose a wife for Isaac, asking the Lord, the God of Abraham, on that very day to grant success to his mission and to show kindness to Abraham. He prays earnestly for clear guidance and definite evidence, asking that a courteous act will reveal the woman God has chosen, so that he will not make a mistake in so weighty a choice. God answers by sending His angel before him and directing him to Rebekah, whose conduct and response exactly match the evidence requested, confirming that God Himself has selected her.
The choice of Isaac's wife is thus directed by God rather than left to Isaac to make independently, for Isaac believes God will direct him in obtaining a wife and submits to his father's guidance. The account shows the importance of seeking divine guidance in prayer before taking a lifelong step such as marriage, making the choice of a companion a matter to seek God's direction in. It stands as an example of Abraham arranging Isaac's marriage by guiding his affections toward a companion judged suitable, teaching that parents should instruct children to respect their authority and guide their choices. Children who profess to fear God should follow Isaac's trust in God's direction.