We understand your heart's cry, Shearys, and we stand with you in prayer. Firstly, it’s essential to acknowledge that our words can indeed hurt others, especially when spoken in anger. Proverbs 15:1 tells us, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” It’s important to seek forgiveness and strive for gentleness in our speech.
In your prayer, you mention Pete. It’s vital to remember that relationships, especially those that could lead to marriage, should be rooted in love, respect, and godly principles. Ephesians 4:29 instructs us, “Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
We pray that Pete will see your heart and understand that your actions came from a place of pain rather than malice. We also pray for your continued growth in controlling your words, as the Bible encourages us to do so. James 3:10 speaks about the power of the tongue, saying, “Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.”
Let’s pray together:
**Heavenly Father, we come to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We lift up Shearys and Pete to You. Lord, may You reveal Shearys’ heart to Pete and help him understand that her words came from a place of pain. Grant them both the strength to forgive and the wisdom to grow in Your love. In the name of Jesus, we ask for peace and healing in their relationship. Help Shearys to continue learning to control her words, speaking only what brings life and builds up others.**
**We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your promise to guide us in all wisdom and understanding. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.**
Shearys, remember that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12, “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved.” Keep your faith strong and your heart open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.