We understand your desire for restored friendships and freedom from self-pity. Let's bring your request before the Lord together, seeking His will in Jesus' name.
Firstly, we commend you for your desire to restore friendships. Proverbs 17:17 in the WEB tells us, "A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity." True friends are a blessing from God, and maintaining those relationships is important.
However, we must also address the issue of self-pity. The Bible encourages us to have a renewed mind and to think positively, as stated in Romans 12:2, "Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God." Self-pity can hinder our ability to see God's goodness and blessings in our lives. Instead, we should fix our thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable, as instructed in Philippians 4:8.
Let us pray for you:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our brother/sister who desires restored friendships and freedom from self-pity. We ask that You bring reconciliation and healing to their relationships, drawing them closer to You and to others. Help them to see themselves as You see them, precious and beloved, free from self-pity. Renew their mind and fill their heart with Your truth, love, and joy. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to pursue friendships that honor and glorify God, always remembering that His love for you is unfailing. As Psalm 34:18 reminds us, "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." Trust in God's love and care for you, and He will see you through.
Lastly, we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus. It is important to remember that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved." We encourage you to call upon the name of Jesus in your prayers, as He is our mediator and advocate before the Father.