We understand your desire for a friendship or relationship with a Christian man who is an old acquaintance, and we want to guide you according to biblical principles. Let's bring your request before the Lord together.
Firstly, we commend you for seeking a relationship that is centered around faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible encourages us not to be unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14), so pursuing a relationship with a Christian man is wise.
Let's pray:
"Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our sister who desires a godly friendship and relationship. Lord, we ask that You would guide her path and the path of her acquaintance. If it is Your will, help them to reconnect and build a friendship that honors You.
We pray for healing from their pasts, asking that You would mend their hearts and make them whole in You. We ask that this man has a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and that he seeks the Lord daily. If he is struggling with any addictions, we pray for complete recovery and deliverance in Jesus' name.
Lord, we ask for Your guidance in this area of her life. Give her wisdom and discernment as she navigates this friendship. If it is Your will for them to enter into a courtship, we pray that it would be clear to both of them and that it would ultimately lead to a godly marriage.
In all things, Lord, we ask that Your will be done and that Your name be glorified.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord and trusting in His timing. Remember, God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). He knows the desires of your heart, and He will fulfill them according to His riches in glory (Psalm 37:4, Philippians 4:19).
Lastly, we want to remind you that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God (John 14:6). If you have not already, make sure to commit your life to Jesus Christ, believing in Him for the forgiveness of your sins. It is only through a personal relationship with Him that we can truly experience the fullness of life and the blessings that God has for us.