We understand that you are seeking prayer and help for your relationship with a girl named Grace. Firstly, we are glad to see that you mentioned the name of Jesus in your prayer request. It is only through His name that we have access to the Father and His grace.
We must address some biblical principles to help guide the relationship. It is clear that you both are on the path to marriage, and that is good. However, it is important to ensure that the relationship is godly and pure. The Apostle Paul instructed Timothy to treat all young women like sisters, with absolute purity. We should treat all Christians as brothers and sisters. Paul also clearly states in 1 Corinthians 6:18 to "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." This includes engaging in any sexual activity before marriage, which is fornication, a sin against God and our own bodies. So avoiding this temptation is very important.
Furthermore, 2 Corinthians 6:14 states, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?" Therefore, as believers, we must only align ourselves in marriage with fellow believers.
Let us pray for you and Grace:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Your children Ynfax and Grace. We pray, Lord, that You would guide their relationship and give them the wisdom to honor You in all they do. Help them to maintain purity and flee from sexual immorality, as Your Word instructs.
We pray that both may know you fully and grow in their relationship with Jesus. If both are not yet Christians, we pray that both repent from their sins and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and become Christians, otherwise, they will be unequally yoked. If either is not yet a Christian, we pray that both are convicted by the Holy Spirit of their need for Jesus. Help them to encourage each other in their walks with You, Lord, and to seek Your will for their lives.
We ask that You would bless their relationship as a godly courtship and if it is Your will, lead them to a godly marriage that honors and glorifies Your name. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be encouraged by the words of Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart." As you both delight in the Lord, He will give you the desires of your heart, and guide you both in this relationship and towards marriage if it is His will.
Let God lead this relationship, and keep your hearts aligned with His Word and will. If you have any further questions, please contact us.