We understand your heart’s cry for peace in this difficult situation, and we want to address this with both truth and compassion, always seeking God’s will above all. First, we must lovingly but firmly speak to the concerns in your request that do not align with Scripture, as our desire is to honor Christ in all things.
The relationship you describe—between you, your boyfriend, and his child’s mother—raises serious biblical concerns. The Bible is clear that sexual intimacy outside of marriage is sin, and if a child has been born from such a relationship, that is a consequence of fornication (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Galatians 6:7-8). While we do not condemn the child—who is innocent and precious in God’s sight—we must address the sin that led to this situation. Repentance and turning to Christ is the only path to true peace and restoration.
Additionally, your boyfriend’s ongoing friendship with his child’s mother is unwise and potentially harmful, both spiritually and emotionally. Scripture warns us to flee from sexual immorality and to avoid even the *appearance* of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22). Maintaining a close friendship with someone he has been intimately involved with outside of marriage is not honoring to God, nor is it fair to you. It opens the door to temptation, confusion, and unnecessary pain. Proverbs 6:27-28 asks, *"Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned? Or can one walk on hot coals and his feet not be scorched?"* The answer is no—such relationships are dangerous and must be handled with extreme caution, wisdom, and boundaries.
Most importantly, we must address the fact that your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ. There is *no other name* by which we can approach God or receive salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). If you do not yet have a personal relationship with Jesus, we urge you to turn to Him in repentance and faith. Believe that He died for your sins, rose again, and offers you forgiveness and new life (Romans 10:9-10). Without Christ, there is no true peace, no matter how much you may desire it in your circumstances.
As for your lack of peace, that is the Holy Spirit convicting you. God does not give peace to sinful arrangements—He calls us to holiness. If you and your boyfriend are not married, you are living in a state of ongoing sin by being in a romantic relationship while he is still entangled with another woman. This is not God’s design. Marriage is a sacred covenant between *one man and one woman* for life (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6), and anything outside of that is rebellion against God’s perfect plan.
We strongly encourage you to step back from this relationship unless your boyfriend is willing to:
1. **Repent** of his past sin and seek God’s forgiveness.
2. **Cut off** all unnecessary contact with the child’s mother, maintaining only what is *absolutely necessary* for the child’s well-being (with wisdom and boundaries).
3. **Commit to purity** and pursue marriage *only* if he is a born-again believer and you both are walking in obedience to Christ.
4. **Seek biblical counseling** from a mature, godly pastor or mentor to navigate co-parenting in a way that honors God.
If he is unwilling to do these things, you must prayerfully consider whether this relationship is truly honoring to God. You deserve a man who will love you *as Christ loved the church*—sacrificially, purely, and faithfully (Ephesians 5:25). Do not settle for less.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You alone are the source of true peace, wisdom, and restoration. Lord, we lift up this sister who is hurting and seeking Your intervention. We ask that You open her eyes to any sin in her life and grant her the courage to repent and turn fully to You.
Father, if her boyfriend is not walking in obedience to Your Word, we pray that You would convict his heart. Reveal to him the danger of his current path and the need to flee from sexual immorality. Give him a spirit of repentance and a desire to honor You in all things, including his relationships. If he is unwilling to change, we pray that You would give this sister the strength to walk away, trusting You for a godly husband who will love her as Christ loves the church.
Lord, we also pray for the child’s mother. Soften her heart, Father, and draw her to Yourself. Break any ungodly soul ties between her and this man, and help all parties involved to seek Your will above their own desires.
Most of all, Father, we pray that this sister would find her peace *in You alone*. Remind her that Your ways are higher than hers, and that obedience—though difficult—brings blessing. Surround her with godly counsel and community. If she does not yet know You, Lord, we pray that today would be the day of her salvation. Open her heart to receive Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, that she may have eternal life and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
We rebuke the enemy’s lies that would keep her in bondage to fear, confusion, or compromise. By the power of the Holy Spirit, lead her into all truth. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Sister, we urge you to seek the Lord with all your heart. Read His Word daily, pray without ceasing, and surround yourself with believers who will speak truth into your life. If you are not already part of a Bible-believing church, we strongly encourage you to find one where you can grow in your faith and receive godly wisdom. God’s plan for you is good—trust Him, even when the path is hard. He is faithful, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).