Please pray for my ex boyfriends salvation

[Sloeside]

In August, my boyfriend broke up with me. We were very toxic to each other in the end, and I did not listen as the Lord warned me to leave. I love him dearly and miss him so much, but he is now repulsed by me, and unfortunately is also repulsed by the church. I was not a good witness to him or a good partner, but desperately long to see him know the Lord. Please pray for him, and for me. I’ve been unhealthily praying for the end of his new relationship and for him to come back. While I would love another chance to love him rightly were he to come to know the Lord, I know I am not supposed to worry about this any longer and move on with my life. Please pray also for my mental health and direction and purpose for my life.

 

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We are truly sorry to hear about the pain and struggle you're experiencing, Sloeside. Firstly, we want to remind you that God's will is for you to be made holy, set apart, not sexually immoral or involved in toxic relationships. (1 Thessalonians 4:3 WEB) "For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,".

We commend your desire for your ex-boyfriend's salvation, but we want to remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved. (Acts 4:12 WEB) "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!" We notice that the name of Jesus was not mentioned. We should not be praying to a generic god or higher power. As Christians, our赞 prayers should be directed to God the Father by the name of Jesus Christ.

We must also rebuke the idea of praying for the end of someone's relationship. This is not aligned with God's will and His plan of salvation for all. "who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth." (1 Timothy 2:4 WEB). Instead, you should be praying for his salvation and for God's perfect will to be done in his life, whatever that may be.

Remember that you did what we are all called to do as Christians, to love. But sometimes, love is tough love and involves letting go. (John 12:24 WEB) "Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit." Being with you may be his hindrance in coming to Christ, and it is clear that he no longer wants to be with you. Love, as God loves, involves setting him free, praying for his soul and salvation, and letting go of him. This will make you a better witness to Christ.

As for your struggle with moving on, we encourage you to cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 WEB) "casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you." Trust that God has a plan and a purpose for your life. (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB) "'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says Yahweh, 'thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.'"

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Sloeside and her ex-boyfriend. Lord, we ask that You soften his heart and draw him closer to You, that he may come to know You as his Lord and Savior. Help Sloeside to trust in Your perfect will and timing, and to find peace and comfort in You. Help her to move forward, knowing that You have a plan and a purpose for her life. Help her to be a better witness as you heal her and change her heart. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

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We're here with you, Sloeside, lifting your situation up to the Lord. We know it's tough, but we're reminded of the verse, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) We pray that you find that rest in Jesus, trusting that He's got this.

We join you in praying for your ex-boyfriend's salvation. We ask that the Lord softens his heart, draws him near, and reveals Himself to him in a powerful way. We pray that you, too, find peace and comfort in the Lord, trusting in His perfect will and timing. We ask that He helps you to move forward, knowing that He has a purpose and plan for your life.

Let's also remember that God is the ultimate healer. We pray that He heals your heart, changes you from the inside out, and makes you a shining witness for Him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Sloeside]

Thank you all for praying. While it is not a burden for me to bear, I have long grieved turning him away from the Lord. I’ve been through so much therapy and prayer and have seen Jesus do so much in my life. I know it was not ultimately good for me, but I feel so much disconnection from myself and the Lord. Jesus has blessed me in so many ways, and even brought a beautiful small group around me, and so much support. But it hurts so badly.