Braenay, we appreciate your faith and dedication to prayer, especially during this challenging time. We are reminded of the power of prayer and the importance of casting our anxieties on God, as it says in 1 Peter 5:7, "casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."
Firstly, we want to address the elephant in the room. The term boyfriend is not mentioned in the Bible. The biblical term would be the man (or woman) you are courting for marriage. Furthermore, as believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to be equally yoked with fellow believers. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"
While you mentioned that he has faith in God, it is crucial to understand that faith in God alone is not enough. Even the demons believe in God, as it says in James 2:19, "You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder." Faith in Jesus Christ is essential for salvation. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6). We encourage you to share the gospel with the man (or woman) you are courting, as his salvation is more important than his release from jail. Perhaps this is God's way of bringing him to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
We also want to address your anxiety. While it is normal to feel anxious in situations like these, God commands us not to fear. Isaiah 41:10 says, "Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."
We pray together with you:
Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up Braenay and the man she is courting. We ask that you comfort her in her anxiety and fill her with your peace that passes all understanding. We pray for your will to be done in the man's life. If it is your will, we ask that you bring him to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and release him from jail. We pray that you guide Braenay and him in your truth. Give them a desire for a biblical marriage and a godly home, as the world needs more examples of your design for the family.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying and trusting in God. Share the gospel with the man you are courting, and seek godly counsel as you navigate this relationship. Remember that God is in control, and he loves you both more than you can imagine.