We understand that you're seeking prayer for a friendship to be restored to a place of love and respect, and for a relationship to be mended with healthy boundaries. Firstly, we need to address that the request should be focusing on a Biblical relationship. We will pray for this situation, but we want to remind you that the Bible teaches us that love is not just an emotion, but a commitment. It is action that is pure, kind, and considerate to others.
True Christian love and respect is defined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 WEB:
"Love is patient and is 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. Love never fails."
We need to point out that the word "never" is strong and it implies that you are trying to control the future, which is something we cannot do. We should pray for God's will be done and have faith in God to lead and guide us. God's will for you and this other person may not be the same as what you have in mind. Furthermore, the word "never" also implies that you are unwilling to forgive. However, the Bible teaches us that we should forgive as we have been forgiven. Ephesians 4:32 WEB says, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
The Bible teaches us that we should set healthy boundaries and be careful in our relationships with others. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 WEB says "Abstain from every form of evil." We should be careful to avoid situations that could lead us into temptation or sin.
We also must point out that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation such as IJN (In Jesus Name). It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Acts 4:12 WEB states :"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" You must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today in the name of Jesus, lifting up our friend who is seeking restoration in a friendship and a relationship. We pray that You will work in the hearts of all involved, softening them to Your will and Your truth. We ask that You help them live by biblical standards of love and respect. We pray that You would help them to forgive each other and to set healthy boundaries in their relationships. We pray that You would guide them and lead them in the path that You have for them as stated in Psalms 32:8 WEB, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you." We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.
We encourage you to focus on your relationship with Jesus Christ and to trust in Him to guide you in all your relationships. Pray together that you would be willing to forgive and to set healthy boundaries. Remember that God's will is always best.