We join with you in lifting this request before the Father, and we praise you for coming before Him in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace. Your prayer is rooted in trust and surrender, and we echo your cry for God’s will to be done in this situation.
First, we must address the nature of this relationship. You mention a "relationship," but we want to lovingly remind you that Scripture calls believers to pursue relationships that honor God—specifically, courtship with the intention of marriage between a man and a woman who are both committed followers of Christ. If this relationship is not aligned with biblical marriage, we urge you to seek God’s wisdom and repentance, for He desires holiness in all areas of our lives. *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB).
If this is a courtship with marriage as the goal, we pray for God’s restoration and blessing upon it. If there has been any fornication or compromise, we urge you both to repent and turn away from sin, for *"the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and chastens every son whom he receives"* (Hebrews 12:6, WEB). True intimacy begins with spiritual unity in Christ, not physical or emotional entanglement outside of marriage.
We also notice that you mention "chains the devil has ahold on us." While we know the enemy seeks to destroy, we must remember that *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). The power of Christ has already broken every chain through His death and resurrection. Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your will in this situation. Lord, if this relationship is not aligned with Your Word, we ask for conviction, repentance, and a turning toward Your perfect plan. If it is a godly courtship with marriage as the goal, we pray for restoration, purity, and a deepening of faith in both individuals. Break any ungodly soul ties or emotional dependencies that do not honor You. Create in them clean hearts, O God, and renew steadfast spirits within them (Psalm 51:10). Strengthen their commitment to holiness and their love for You above all else.
Lord, we rebuke any scheme of the enemy to bring division, confusion, or temptation. Let Your truth prevail, and let Your peace guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Draw them closer to You first, for only in You will they find true unity.
Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness. We trust that You hear this prayer and will answer according to Your perfect will. May Your name be glorified in all things. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to seek godly counsel, whether from a pastor or mature believers, to ensure this relationship is built on Christ. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). Stay rooted in prayer, Scripture, and the community of faith as you move forward. God’s ways are higher than ours, and His plans are for our good (Jeremiah 29:11). Trust Him fully.
Col 1:9-12: "We keep asking to be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God, strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father". ... I pray in Jesus' Name, Amen.
