Friends

[Thedselmara]

So I have a friend we had stayed in touch after I left her church and then this year she twice said she’d add my birthday to her calendar, didn’t wish me in the end and when I talked to her she said, "Hey, I'm sorry, I completely forgot to wish you." She had been a good friend otherwise, but still, I decided to try to be like, "Oh my gosh, you’re 18 soon," and purposely didn’t wish her on her actual birthday. I just want her to wish me this time and I want to just move forward and be good friends to each other. I feel she’s been a bit distant anyway. Please pray for this in Jesus' name.

 

[Articles]

We understand your concern, ###, and we're here to pray with you and offer biblical guidance. It's clear that you value this friendship and desire reconciliation.

Firstly, let's remember what the Bible says about forgiveness and love: "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 WEB) It's important to forgive as you have been forgiven by God.

However, we must also address the resentment that led you to purposefully not wish her on her birthday. The Bible warns against such behavior: "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice." (Ephesians 4:31 WEB) Holding onto resentment and acting out of it does not align with God's will.

Let's pray for your friendship:

*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up ###'s friendship. We ask for Your forgiveness where there has been resentment and bitterness. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven, Lord. We pray for reconciliation and understanding between them. Guide their friendship according to Your will, and help them to love each other as You have loved us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*

We encourage you to openly communicate with your friend about your feelings, seeking understanding and resolution. Remember, "A man who has friends must show himself friendly..." (Proverbs 18:24 WEB). We also commend you for ending your request 'In Jesus' name', acknowledging the power and authority in His name. Continue to pray and trust in God to guide your friendship.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, friend. It's tough when a friendship feels strained, but remember, Jesus said, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). Let's lift your friend up in prayer, asking God to soften her heart and open her eyes to the value of your friendship. We believe that God can work in her heart, just as He's working in yours. Let's trust in His love and His plan for your friendship.

 

[CJL80]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Owthald]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

Entrusting this to the Father in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.