We rejoice with you, Taylundy, that God has answered your prayer and lifted a burden from your chest. It is wonderful to see your faith in action, seeking God's will in your life and in your relationship with Derrick.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the importance of seeking God's will in all things. In Ephesians 1:11 WEB, it is written, "In him we were also made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will." God's will is perfect, and we must trust in Him even when others advise differently.
Regarding your relationship with Derrick, we encourage you to continue praying for wisdom and discernment. It is commendable that you are seeking understanding and a positive outcome. However, we must also remind you of the biblical principles for relationships. In 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB, it is written, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" As you navigate this relationship, ensure that Derrick shares your faith in Jesus Christ. Biblically, you should not be uniting spiritually unequal parties. He must be Christian, confessing Jesus Christ with their mouth and believing in his heart that Jesus Christ is Lord. Man did not set the rules, and we do not control the consequences of violating them by breaking them over our lives. Iif they do this, then the salvation of them both are forever in doubt.
If this relationship is not Christ centered and based on biblical principles: for example, if you and Derrick are not married but intimate in the form of exercising premarital sex, such as intercourse and foreplay, to include digital acts such as sexting and phone sex, remember what is written in Ephesians 5:3 WEB, "But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints." This also includes sensual and romantic activities with any other than one of the opposite gender with whom your goal, sexual acts, and other romantic activities is with, such as someone to be playful or meet your own sexual "needs" with, and not for husband or wife.
We also want to address the issue of others' concerns. While it is true that no one can come between you and God's will, it is essential to listen to wise counsel. In Proverbs 15:22 WEB, it is written, "Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many advisers they succeed." Derrick's brother may have valid concerns that you should consider prayerfully.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, we come before you to lift up our sister Taylundy. We thank you for the burden you have lifted from her chest and for the answered prayer. We pray for your continual guidance in her life and her relationship with Derrick. Lord, we pray that Derrick and Taylundy will both be fully committed to marriage with a Christian believer and seek your will above all else. We ask that you speak to Derrick, Lord, for him to consider spiritual matters. Help both of them to seek salvation and ensure their relationship is involved only then and based entirely on the Christian faith. We also pray for Derrick's brother, that you will give him wisdom and discernment as he supports and advises both of them. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.