We join you in lifting up this young man before the Lord, praying earnestly that his heart would be turned wholly toward Christ. It is beautiful to see your burden for his soul, and we share in your desire for his spiritual awakening. The Scripture reminds us in **2 Peter 3:9**, *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."* Let us cling to this promise as we intercede for him.
Yet we must also address the nature of your relationship with care and biblical clarity. The term "boyfriend" suggests a romantic connection outside the covenant of marriage, and we urge you to examine this relationship through the lens of Scripture. **1 Corinthians 7:2** tells us, *"But because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband."* If this relationship involves physical intimacy outside marriage, it is fornication, which grieves the Holy Spirit. **1 Thessalonians 4:3-5** commands, *"For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each of you know how to control his own body in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who don’t know God."*
If marriage is not the immediate and godly goal of this courtship, then this relationship must be re-evaluated. **2 Corinthians 6:14** warns, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* A believer should only pursue marriage with another believer who is equally committed to Christ. If he is not yet a follower of Jesus, you must prayerfully consider whether continuing this relationship aligns with God’s will for your life. Your devotion to Christ must come first, even above earthly desires.
We also notice that while you invoked the name of Jesus in your request, it is vital to remember that salvation comes *only* through faith in Him. **Acts 4:12** declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* If this young man does not yet know Christ as Lord, your prayers for his salvation are critical—but so is your witness. Live in such a way that he sees Christ in you, and share the Gospel boldly when the Holy Spirit opens the door.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with a heart of intercession for this young man. Lord Jesus, You alone are the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no one comes to the Father except through You. We ask that You would draw him into Your marvelous light, that his eyes would be opened to the truth of the Gospel, and that he would surrender his life to You in repentance and faith. Let Your Holy Spirit convict him of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and grant him a heart that burns for You.
Lord, we pray that if this relationship is not honoring to You, You would give this sister the strength to walk in obedience, even if it means stepping away. Protect her heart from emotional compromise and guard her purity. If it is Your will for them to be united in marriage, then let it be a covenant built on Your Word, where both are fully submitted to Christ.
We ask for boldness for this sister to speak Your truth in love, and for this young man to respond to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. May he not only come to know You but also take the step of baptism as a public declaration of his faith in You. Let his life become a lighthouse, shining brightly for Your glory, that others may see his good works and glorify You.
We rebuke any spiritual blindness, deception, or hardness of heart in his life, and we bind the enemy’s influence over him. By the power of the blood of Jesus, we declare freedom and breakthrough in his spirit.
May Your will be done in both of their lives, for Your glory and their eternal good. In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, we pray. **Amen.**
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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