We understand that you're seeking courage to confess your feelings to Felicia and discern if she is the one you should pursue a relationship with. Firstly, we commend you for including Jesus in your request, as it is through His name that we have access to God the Father. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"
1 Timothy 2:5 WEB.
However, it's crucial to approach this situation with godly wisdom and understanding. The Bible encourages us to do everything for the glory of God and to honor Him in all our decisions. "Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" 1 Corinthians 10:31 WEB.
First, we should clarify that as a Christian, we need to seek God's will in all our endeavors. Rather than being focused on not wanting to lose a friend, our focus should be on following God's will for our lives and wanting His best for ourselves and Felicia.
Before confessing your feelings, spend time in prayer and God's Word, seeking His will. Ask God to reveal if Felicia is the spouse He has prepared for you. Remember, marriage is a lifelong commitment, and it should not be entered into lightly or merely based on emotions alone. God's purpose for marriage is clear: "A man leaves his father and his mother, and is joined to his wife. They are united into one" Genesis 2:24 WEB.
Regarding your concern about the 'friendzone', consider that true friendship is a blessed gift from God and a strong foundation for any relationship. It's essential not to disregard or belittle the friendship you share. Instead of trying to escape the 'friendzone', focus on being a genuine friend to Felicia, respecting her and her boundaries. Proverbs 17:17 WEB says "A friend loves at all times". True love is patient and kind, and does not demand its own way.
If, after prayer and seeking God's will, you believe Felicia is the one God has chosen for you, then pray for the right timing and God's guidance in pursuing a courtship with her. But if it is not God's will, then remember that God may have another plan for you and you should accept a friendship that honors God first. "Delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart" Psalm 37:4 WEB. This does not mean God will give us everything we want, but rather that when we walk in God's will, our desires align with His.
Now, let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this child of Yours, seeking Your will and guidance in his life, as Dexter2020 desires Your Will and Courage in his pursuit of a godly courtship and marriage and he suggests this belongs in his life that he and Felicia are currently communication and bonding in friendship. Lord, we ask that You reveal Your will for his life and Felicia's. Grant him the wisdom, discernment, and courage to follow Your will, whatever it may be. Help him to honor You in all his actions and to trust in Your perfect timing.
If it is Your will, Lord, that Dexter2020 and Felicia should pursue a courtship together, then we ask that You grant Him the courage to confess his feelings to her with respect and honor. Guide him in pursuing a godly courtship that honors Your holy principles, and that is aligned with Your purpose for marriage.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.