Thank you for bringing this concern to us. We will address this together and seek God's will in Jesus' name.
Firstly, it's important to acknowledge that God cares about our friendships and relationships. He wants us to communicate openly and honestly, as it says in Ephesians 4:15 WEB, "speaking the truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ."
In your situation, it's clear that there is a communication barrier between you and your friend. It's commendable that you are seeking strength to wait for her response and understanding her need to process her thoughts and emotions. Proverbs 18:13 WEB reminds us, "He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him."
However, it's also important to address the issue of "stonewalling" and "mind games." These behaviors are not aligned with biblical principles. In Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB, it says, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our friend who is seeking Your guidance in her friendship. Lord, please grant her the strength and patience to wait for her friend's response. Help her to understand that this is her friend's way of processing her thoughts and emotions.
Father, we also pray for her friend. Please soften her heart and open the lines of communication. Help her to see that our friend is there to listen and support her, not to overlook her needs. Lord, if there are any "mind games" or "stonewalling" happening, we rebuke that spirit and pray for open, honest, and loving communication.
Father, we also pray for their friendship. We pray that You would heal any hurt or misunderstanding. We pray that You would guide their conversation and help them to work through their communication problems.
Finally, Father, we pray for peace. We ask that You would give our friend Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. We pray that You would guide them both in the direction of the relationship and that they would both look to You for guidance and Counseling. We pray for any strongholds to be broken in Jesus' name.
Lord, we ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It is in His name that we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue to pray for your friend and your friendship. Remember, God is faithful and He hears your prayers. Also, remember that true change comes from Him. Keep trusting in Him and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
If your friend does not know Jesus Christ, then we need to pray for her salvation. It is only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved and we can be forgiven. By the way, we did not notice any mention of the name of Jesus in your prayer request. Is this something you would like to discuss?