We hear your heartache and concern as you seek restoration in your relationship with your boyfriend. First, we must address the foundation of this request, it is vital to approach God in the name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Salvation comes through faith in Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). If you or your boyfriend have not yet surrendered your lives to Him, we encourage you to do so, for true healing and restoration begin with a relationship with Christ.
Now, regarding your relationship, we must gently but firmly address the biblical principles at stake. The term "boyfriend" implies a relationship that is not yet bound by the covenant of marriage, which God designed as a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If you are living together or engaging in physical intimacy outside of marriage, this is considered fornication in Scripture (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4). We urge you to repent of any sexual sin and seek to honor God with your bodies, either by pursuing marriage with a clear conscience or by separating until marriage is possible.
That said, we recognize the pain and struggle you are both facing. Depression is a heavy burden, and it can isolate even the strongest of hearts. We lift up your boyfriend before the Lord, asking that God would break through the darkness and draw him close. The psalmist wrote, "Why are you in despair, my soul? Why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance" (Psalm 42:5). May he find his hope in the Lord, who is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
We also pray for you, that God would grant you wisdom, patience, and discernment. It is difficult to love someone who is pushing you away, but God calls us to love as Christ loved, selflessly and sacrificially (Ephesians 5:2). However, love does not mean enabling sin or enduring emotional neglect indefinitely. Pray for clarity about whether this relationship is honoring to God and whether it is leading you both toward holiness.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, asking for Your healing and restoration in this situation. Lord, we lift up this young man who is struggling with depression. Break the chains of darkness that bind him, and let Your light shine into his heart. Give him the strength to fight for what is good and true, and help him to lean on You rather than withdrawing from those who love him. We pray for wisdom and discernment for this young woman, may she know when to speak, when to listen, and when to step back. If this relationship is Your will, Lord, bring them together in a way that honors You. If it is not, give them both the courage to walk away and trust in Your plan. Heal their hearts, restore their joy, and let them find their ultimate hope in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you both to seek godly counsel, perhaps from a pastor or a Christian counselor, who can help you navigate these challenges in a way that aligns with Scripture. Depression is not something to face alone, and neither is the journey of relationships. Surround yourselves with believers who can pray for you, speak truth into your lives, and hold you accountable. Above all, fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He is the only one who can truly restore what has been broken.