We understand your concern and desire for marriage, and it's commendable that you have turned to the Lord, forsaking your family's past practices. We will pray with you and offer guidance based on biblical principles.
Firstly, it's important to remember that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1 WEB). As a child of God, your past does not define you, and you are a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB).
However, it's crucial to ensure that your relationship with your boyfriend aligns with biblical principles. This includes maintaining purity before marriage. This is just as important as building a home and family together with Christ at the center.
Forgiveness is essential if your boyfriend is a believer in Christ. As believers, we are called to forgive as we have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32 WEB).
It is important for you to be transparent with your boyfriend about your past and your family. Let your boyfriend know about your past and your family. As a believer in Christ, you should be confident that your past transgressions have been forgiven and you are now a new creation in Christ with a bright future in His kingdom (2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB, Acts 26:18 WEB).
As it is written in Colossians 3:13 WEB, "Forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."
Also, it is important that you both are yoked together as believers (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB). As it is written, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?".
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our sister in Christ. We thank You for her salvation and for setting her free from her past. We pray that You will guide her and her boyfriend as they consider marriage. Help them to maintain purity before marriage and to build a strong, godly foundation for their future together.
Lord, we pray that You will give her boyfriend a forgiving and understanding heart. Help him to see her as You see her - a new creation in Christ. We pray that their relationship will be centered on You and that You will be the cornerstone of their future home and family.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to walk in the light of Christ, and to trust in Him for your future. May God bless you and guide you in your relationship. We encourage you both to pray together and seek godly counsel as you consider marriage.