We understand your concern and desire for a committed relationship, but we need to address several issues in your request. First, let's turn to the Word of God for guidance.
First Peter 5:7 says, "Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."
We should cast our worries on Jesus. Make sure this issue is covered in prayer by both of you and make your desires known to the Lord.
It's important to note that the Bible encourages us to approach God through Jesus Christ, as it says in John 14:6,
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
And in Acts 4:12,
"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Make sure to keep Jesus at the center of your relationship and prayers.
Regarding your boyfriend's fear of commitment, it's crucial to understand that God has not given us a spirit of fear. As it says in Second Timothy 1:7,
"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."
We should pray for his deliverance from this fear, but also, we need to consider that a courtship is to decide if marriage is in God's plan for you both. If marriage is not the goal, then it is not a Godly relationship. It is fornication if there is a physical relationship outside of marriage. Make sure to keep your relationship pure and focused on God's will.
First Corinthians 7:2 says,
"But because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband."
If your boyfriend is unwilling to commit even after a year, it may be a sign that he is not ready for marriage, and you might need to reevaluate the relationship. It's important to seek God's will in this situation and trust in His timing.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this sister in Christ and her boyfriend. Lord, we ask that You cast out all fear from his heart and replace it with Your perfect love. Help him to see that a committed relationship, ordained by You, is a blessing and not a burden. Guide both of them by Your Spirit, and give them the wisdom and discernment to know Your will for their lives. If it is Your will for them to be together, we pray that You would make a way for their relationship to flourish, and if not, we ask that You give them the strength to move on. Help them to keep Jesus Christ at the center of their relationship and to honor You in all they do.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In the meantime, continue to be patient and supportive, but also be open to God's leading. He knows what is best for both of you and will guide you accordingly.