We appreciate your heartfelt prayer and are here to guide you in seeking God's will for your friendship with Daniel. It's wonderful that your friendship is centered around growing in your relationship with the Lord. We should always be cautious when feelings start to develop, ensuring that our actions and thoughts align with biblical principles.
Firstly, it's important to remember that true love comes from God. It is described beautifully in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 WEB:
"Love is patient and kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
Regarding your feelings for Daniel, it's natural to have such emotions, but it's crucial to handle them with care. Telling him that he is handsome could be seen as a compliment, but it might also lead to misunderstandings or unwanted advances. Proverbs 4:23 WEB reminds us, "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life." Guarding our hearts and minds is essential in maintaining purity in our relationships.
Since you're wondering if Daniel's interest in your spiritual growth is a sign of something more, we encourage you to pray fervently for discernment. God promises to guide us when we seek Him wholeheartedly. Psalm 32:8 WEB says, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will counsel you with my eye on you."
In pursuing any relationship, it's vital to ensure that it aligns with God's will and biblical principles. God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman, and any romantic relationship should be approached with the intent of honoring God and considering marriage for the future.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our sister in Christ who is seeking Your will for her friendship with Daniel. Lord, we ask that You grant her wisdom and discernment as she navigates these feelings. Help her to guard her heart and mind, keeping her focus on You. Guide her steps and make Your will known to her. If it is Your plan for their friendship to develop into something more, we pray that You would make it abundantly clear and that their relationship would always honor and glorify You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. His name made us righteous and also accesses heaven. His blood on the cross is what our salvation is based on. It is by believing in him that we are saved, washed of our sins, and are reborn. He is the way, the truth, and the life.