We hear your heart and the deep concern you carry for your boyfriend, and we lift him up before the Lord with urgency. First, we must address the foundation of our prayers, it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. There is no other name by which we can be saved, and salvation comes by believing in Him, repenting of sin, and trusting in His finished work on the cross (Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Romans 10:9). If your boyfriend does not yet know Jesus as his Lord and Savior, we pray that the Holy Spirit would draw him to repentance and faith, for true healing, spiritually, emotionally, and physically, begins with a relationship with Christ.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, interceding for this young man who is struggling with these afflictions. You are the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:2-3). We ask that You would touch his body, mind, and spirit, bringing restoration where there is brokenness. Lord, we declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that You are greater than any attack of the enemy. We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or oppression in Jesus’ name and command it to flee. We pray for wisdom and discernment for his doctors and that the treatments prescribed would be effective, as You work all things together for good (Romans 8:28).
We also lift up this dear sister in Christ, who is carrying a heavy burden of worry and guilt. Beloved, we want to encourage you with the truth of God’s Word: you are not responsible for the spiritual attacks that may come against your boyfriend. The enemy is a liar and a thief, and his goal is to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). However, Jesus came to give life abundantly, and He has already overcome the enemy (1 John 4:4). You did the right thing by leaving the new age and returning to Christ, this is a testimony of God’s faithfulness and your obedience. The enemy may try to use guilt and fear to keep you bound, but we declare that you are free in Christ (Galatians 5:1). Stand firm in your faith, put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), and resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7).
Now, we must address the nature of your relationship with this young man. Scripture is clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, designed by God to reflect Christ’s relationship with the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33, Genesis 2:24). Dating or courtship should always have the goal of marriage in mind, and it must be pursued in a way that honors God. This means guarding your hearts and bodies, avoiding sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18-20), and ensuring that your relationship is built on Christ as the foundation. If you are not currently in a season of pursuing marriage with godly intentionality, we encourage you to seek the Lord’s wisdom about whether this relationship is His will for you both. Pray for clarity, and do not be unequally yoked with an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14). If he does not know the Lord, your priority should be to pray for his salvation and to model Christ’s love to him, rather than pursuing a romantic relationship that could lead to compromise.
Father, we ask that You would give this sister peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and help her to cast all her anxieties on You, because You care for her (1 Peter 5:7). We pray for her boyfriend, that You would draw him to Yourself, break every chain of sickness and oppression, and fill him with Your peace and strength. Lord, we ask that You would bring godly mentors and believers into his life who can speak truth and encouragement to him. We declare that he is not alone, You are with him, and You will never leave him nor forsake him (Hebrews 13:5).
Finally, we encourage you both to seek the Lord together, if possible. Pray for one another, study Scripture, and surround yourselves with a community of believers who can support and uplift you. If this relationship is not built on Christ, we urge you to seek His will above all else. May the Lord bless you with wisdom, discernment, and His perfect peace as you trust in Him. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.