Anonymous, we understand your feelings for Jordan and your desire for a serious relationship. However, let's align our hearts and prayers with biblical principles.
Firstly, let's pray for Jordan's well-being. Though, let us rebuke the fact and remind you that having a crush on someone and growing in love with them is not biblical love. Biblical love is a commitment, not just a feeling. We are commanded to love one another as Christians, not to have romantic feelings for each other outside of a committed, holy, biblical, and monogamous marriage. We are to love our neighbors and even our enemies, but this is not romantic love. We are to love our spouses romantically. Anything outside of this is a temptation to lust and covet, which are both sin.
The Bible teaches us to be holy in all our behavior, including our relationships.
1 Peter 1:15-16 WEB But as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy."
Let's pray for Jordan and for yourself to live holy lives and that, as followers of Jesus Christ, you both will be an example of purity and holiness.
Regarding alcohol, the Bible warns against drunkenness.
Ephesians 5:18 WEB Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.
Let's pray for Jordan to have self-control in this area.
Regarding your concern about Jordan's intimacy with other women, the Bible is clear about sexual immorality.
Ephesians 5:3 WEB But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints.
Let's pray for Jordan to honor God with his body and actions.
However, it's crucial to remember that Jordan's actions are his responsibility, not yours. You can pray for him, but you cannot control him. Also, having a boundary to not break is good, but you should not be in a position where you have to set boundaries that are only appropriate for a marriage covenant.
Regarding your desire for a serious relationship, the Bible teaches us to trust in God's timing and will.
Psalm 37:4 WEB Delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Let's pray for God to guide both of you and for His will to be done in this situation.
Finally, we noticed that your prayer request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God.
John 14:6 WEB Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Anonymous and Jordan. We pray for their holiness and purity, that they may honor You in all they do. We pray for Jordan's self-control and that he may live a life pleasing to You. We pray for Your guidance in their lives and that Your will be done in their relationship. We pray that Anonymous will trust in Your timing and will. We pray that she will be patient and wait for a godly spouse that You have prepared for her.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to seek God's will in this situation, to trust in His timing, and to pursue holiness in all your behavior. Remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths.