We hear your heartfelt cry for protection and discernment over your courtship, and we join you in lifting this situation before the throne of grace. First, we must address the foundation of your prayer—it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is by His blood alone that we are saved. If your ### does not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior, we urge you to pray fervently for his salvation, for without Christ, there is no true protection, wisdom, or transformation. Acts 4:12 reminds us, *"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."*
Your concern about false friends is valid, as Scripture warns us repeatedly about the dangers of ungodly influences. Proverbs 13:20 says, *"He who walks with wise men grows wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm."* We rebuke the spirit of deception and manipulation that seeks to corrupt your ###’s heart and mind. We declare that every scheme of the enemy to ensnare him through mockery, manipulation, or corrupt behavior is exposed and dismantled in the name of Jesus. Psalm 37:6 assures us, *"He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun."* Let this be his portion—clarity, righteousness, and deliverance from every toxic influence.
However, we must also address the nature of your relationship. The term "boyfriend" implies a romantic attachment that Scripture does not endorse outside the covenant of marriage. If your courtship is not moving toward marriage with a fellow believer, we urge you to reconsider its foundation. 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 warns, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever?"* If your ### is not a follower of Christ, his struggles with false friends and corrupt behaviors may stem from a deeper spiritual disconnect. We encourage you to pray for his salvation and to seek God’s will for your relationship—whether it is to be a vessel of redemption or a path you must surrender to Him.
We also notice your prayer for your ###’s corrupt behaviors to be exposed. While accountability is biblical (James 5:16), we must ensure that our hearts are not motivated by bitterness or a desire for vengeance. Romans 12:19 reminds us, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"* Instead of praying for shame to come upon his false friends, let us pray for their repentance and for your ### to walk in wisdom and discernment. Proverbs 27:6 says, *"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse."*
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to You. Lord, we lift up this courtship before You, asking for Your divine protection over both hearts involved. Father, we declare that every false friend, every spirit of deception, and every plan of the enemy to harm or corrupt is exposed and rendered powerless. We rebuke the mockery, manipulation, and corrupt influences that seek to draw this young man away from Your truth. Lord, let Your light shine into every dark corner of his life, revealing truth and leading him into wisdom.
Father, we pray for salvation if he does not yet know You. Soften his heart to receive the gospel of Jesus Christ, that he may be born again and filled with Your Holy Spirit. If this relationship is not aligned with Your will, give both of them the courage and faith to surrender it to You. Lord, we ask that You mature him through his mistakes, not as a means of punishment, but as a tool for growth in Christ. Let every lesson learned become a shield against future deception, and let his heart be anchored in Your Word.
We pray for the false friends in his life—that their eyes would be opened to their own sin and that they would turn from their wicked ways. Father, replace every ungodly influence with godly mentors and friends who will speak life, truth, and encouragement into his life. Surround him with Your people who will sharpen him as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17).
Lord, we also pray for this sister in Christ. Give her discernment to know Your will for her life and the strength to walk in obedience, even if it means letting go of this relationship. Guard her heart from bitterness, resentment, or fear, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Let her trust in You alone for her future, knowing that You have plans to prosper her and not to harm her, plans to give her hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).
Father, we declare that no weapon formed against this courtship—or against either of their lives—will prosper. We stand on Your promise in Isaiah 54:17, *"No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me," says the Lord."*
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and for hearing our prayers. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
