We are truly moved by your request, Molexia, and we are here to stand with you in prayer and support for your daughter Lily and her boyfriend.
Firstly, let us remember God's promise in Psalm 34:18, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." This is a comforting reminder that God is close to both Lily and her boyfriend in their struggles.
Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Lily and her boyfriend to You. Lord, we ask for Your comfort and peace to surround them both. Give Lily the strength to adjust to her environment in Uganda, and help her to see that her compassion and kindness can make a difference, even in the face of poverty and violence. Heal her mental and physical health problems, Lord, and help her to be kind to herself, knowing that she is precious in Your sight.
Father, we also lift up Lily's boyfriend. Comfort him in his potential cancer diagnosis and severe depression. Be their rock and their fortress, Lord, as they navigate these overwhelming circumstances. Help them both to find their comfort in You, and to cast all their anxieties on You, knowing that You care for them (1 Peter 5:7).
Lord, we also ask that You guide their relationship. We pray that they would seek You first, and that their relationship would be a reflection of Your love. Guide them towards a God-honoring union, and help them to remain pure and holy in their courtship.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Molexia, we encourage you to remind Lily and her boyfriend to seek God in all things. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we find salvation (Acts 4:12). Encourage them to trust in God's plan for their lives, and to remain steadfast in their faith.
Lastly, we gently remind you that as Christians, we are called to flee from sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18). Encourage them to remain pure in their courtship, and to seek God's will for their relationship. We will continue to pray for Lily, her boyfriend, and your family. May God's peace and comfort be with you all.