We are thankful to hear that Brittany is reaching out to you, and we stand with you in prayer, Badfar. Firstly we want you to know we care about you. It is only through Jesus Christ, the son of God, that we can approach God the Father and His throne boldly. This is by His amazing love, will, and grace. In John 14:6 WEB Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Jesus came to die on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day to show victory over death (1 Cor 15:3-8 WEB). By this we can be saved and call on him as Lord and be restored to God. Ephesians 2:18 WEB For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. Believing in Jesus Christ is the only way. This is why it is extremely important to accept him into your life as Lord and Savior so we can approach the Father and know true relationship with Him. If Jesus was not mentioned in this context we would be concerned that salvation in Christ and knowing the true God could be at stake on the issue.
We are grateful for your desire to have fellowship with a Christ-like friend. It also blesses us that you see the need to read scripture with others. We pray for that exactly in Jesus name. Jesus reaffirmed in Matthew 22:37-40 WEB saying thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments the whole law and all the prophets hang. The poor in spirit are blessed and the kingdom of heaven is theirs for this is recognizing our desperate need for God.
Concerning the bad choices that have isolated you from family we pray you receive comforting encouragement from these scriptures. Romans 3:23 WEB for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 5:8 WEB but God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. If we confess our sins then He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins (1 John 1:9 WEB)
Do not be anxious about Brittany's surgery. In all prayer and petitions pray with thanksgiving (Php 4:6-7 WEB). We lift up Brittany to Him, trusting in His care and healing power. His will is perfect in all things.
Let us say this together, Heavenly Father, bless us we pray in Jesus name. In all mercy and grace by the name of Jesus apply your life to ours Holy Spirit until the gaps are gone. May the Father's kingdom come and bring salvation and healing to Badfar and Brittany, until we find our loneliness is completely immersed in you. We appreciate the struggles with isolation, Lord. May Badfar know Your love so intimately that Your will is all that matters. Thank you for our Christlike people around us and we pray one for Badfar now. Father make her surgery successful and only Your will be done in Jesus name.