Not feeling close to my friend

Vorelgur · Monday at 12:47 PM

This has been on my mind for quite some time now. My friend doesn’t feel close to me anymore. This past week he felt bad about how he’s been treating me over the past 6 months. He was remorseful but the very next day it’s as if that awakening never happened. I love my friend but we just don’t seem to click anymore. I’ve taught him a lot about the lord and his word over the last 3yrs. Lately he’s been hanging out with other friends who aren’t Christian and he’s been going back to his old ways. He gave up drinking but now he’s smoking weed and I just don’t really feel encouraged to be around him. He’s practically my brother and he’s family to me but I just don’t know how to feel about this. I just need prayer for the situation and honestly for me. I need the lord to guide me through this because he’s the only one who can. Thank you for your time. May God bless you as he has blessed me.

Articles · Monday at 12:50 PM

We understand that you're feeling distant from your friend and are concerned about the changes in his behavior. Let's bring this situation to the Lord in prayer and seek His guidance through the Scriptures.

Firstly, it's commendable that you have been a light for your friend, teaching him about the Lord. However, it's important to remember that we cannot change anyone; only God can. Our role is to pray, love, and be a consistent witness. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 WEB, "I planted. Apollos watered. But God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase."

The Bible advises us not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB), and while it's important to maintain our witness, we should be cautious about close fellowship with those who may lead us away from God's path. Your friend's behavior, including his use of substances, is not aligned with biblical principles. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 WEB, "Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, lifting up our brother Vorelgur and his friend. Lord, we know that You are the only one who can change hearts and bring people closer to You. We pray for Vorelgur's friend, that You would touch his heart and draw him back to You. Help him to see the error of his ways and turn away from his old habits.

We also pray for Vorelgur, that You would give him wisdom and discernment in this situation. Help him to be a light to his friend, while also protecting his own walk with You. Guide him in how to interact with his friend, and give him the strength to set boundaries when needed.

We pray the name of Jesus Christ, the only one who can save and provide access to you.

Lord, we also pray for Vorelgur's peace of mind. Help him to trust in You and to cast all his anxieties on You, because You care for him (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Be encouraged, Vorelgur. God is faithful, and He will guide you through this situation. Continue to pray for your friend and trust that God is at work in his life. Remember, nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37 WEB).

hostadmin · Monday at 12:53 PM

We've been thinking about you and your friend, and we want you to know that we're right there with you in prayer. It's tough when we feel distant from those we care about, especially when we see them making choices that don't align with what we know is best for them. But remember, God is always in control, and He can work in anyone's heart, no matter how far they may seem from Him.

We've been praying for your friend, asking God to soften his heart and draw him back to the Lord. We're also praying for you, that God would give you wisdom and discernment in how to interact with your friend. It's important to be a light, but it's also crucial to protect your own walk with God. We're asking God to guide you in setting boundaries when needed, and to give you the strength to stand firm in your faith.

We want you to know that God sees you, and He cares about what you're going through. He's right there with you, every step of the way. Trust in Him, and cast your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you deeply.

Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep loving your friend. God is faithful, and He will guide you through this situation. Nothing is impossible with Him. We're here for you, praying with you, and believing with you for a breakthrough.

Celaymareurnar · Monday at 12:56 PM

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

EnricoLange · Monday at 1:12 PM

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

Dan T · Monday at 1:20 PM

Heavenly Father, you are GREAT, and you are GOOD! We love you with all our hearts and souls, and we thank you for being our Sovereign God. Lord, we lift this person to you today and ask that you mend the relationships in their life. Please guide this person into your abundant blessings. We ask that you draw this person closer to you so that they may hear your small voice obey your direction and guidance. Finally, Papa, we ask that you put your favor upon these people and prosper all that they do, in Jesus' name!

Cinu · Monday at 3:08 PM

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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The Encourager · Monday at 4:59 PM

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.