We are truly sorry to hear about the pain and confusion you're experiencing due to the sudden departure of your friend. It's understandable that you're feeling this way, but we want to encourage you to trust in God during this difficult time.
Firstly, let's address the fact that you have not mentioned Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ in your request. The Bible tells us that it is through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
We also read in Acts 4:12: Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Without faith in Jesus Christ and a belief that He died for our sins and rose again, we cannot be saved or approach the Father. So we pray that you do know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. If you do not, we pray that you come to accept Him as Lord and Savior.
Now let us seek God's will together in Jesus' name.
In times like these, we remember the words of Psalm 34:18 WEB The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. God is close to you right now, and He cares about your pain.
We also remember the words of Psalm 147:3 WEB He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. God can heal your broken heart and help you through this time of grieving.
It's important to remember that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts. As it is written in Isaiah 55:8-9 WEB For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
It may be that God has allowed this situation for a reason that you cannot see right now. Perhaps He is protecting you or your friend from something harmful, or perhaps He is drawing you closer to Himself through this trial.
Regardless of the reason, we can trust in God's goodness and love for us. As it is written in Romans 8:28 WEB We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
It is a blessing to know that God can turn even the most painful experiences into something good for those who love Him.
We pray together for your friend.
Almighty God, we come before You today in Jesus name to lift up our beloved friend who is going through a difficult time. We ask, Lord, that You comfort them in their grief and help them to trust in You. We pray that the LORD protects the friend and that they are in a safe place. We pray for their peace and that You be with the friend and work a miracle of reunion, if it be Your will.
We pray that you might be able to reunite with your friend and that God would restore the friendship if it is His will. But even more than that, we pray that God would help you to trust in Him and find your peace in Him, regardless of the outcome of this situation.
We also pray that you would be able to find closure and move forward, even if you never find out what happened to your friend. We ask that God would help you to cope with this situation and that He would heal your broken heart.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 WEB