Prayers for a healing relationship

[Anonymous]

Hey all, I am requesting prayers for a healing relationship. Recently me and my best friend of three years had a major falling out. She and I were very close since early high school, and she had feelings for me the whole time. I had feelings on and off, but the two times we tried to move it forward, I ended up getting cold feet. She started working at my place of work about a year ago, from my own request, and from there things seemed to get better. It was actually during those first couple months that we tried again, but I let my anxieties take over and it ended up not working, but we remained extremely close. I told her I still had feelings, but I just wasn’t sure about it at times. A couple months ago, I started to go through a very high stress and emotional period, and while that was happening a different guy at work (who i’m weary of, due to things i’ve heard about him) started to talk to her. They became close, and she started to slip away. Because I was already emotional, I made mistakes, and ended up putting a huge strain on, then a couple weeks later, shattered our relationship. This was probably my lowest point I’ve had if i’m to be honest. But, as much as it sucks, I feel like it had to happen. If it didn’t, then I think I wouldn’t have truly found God, not for a long time. I started to get more into scripture. A close friend of invited me to church, and i’ve been going for about 5 or 6 weeks now. I always believed, but I didn’t really actually practice until this. Since then, things have seemingly been on the up. Going to church helped me see how flawed I was, and how badly I needed God. In the past, about two years ago, I treated her very poorly. I don’t want to get into it, as it upsets and makes me angry at myself, since I still hold resentment against myself for it. But I was extremely fortunate to not lose our friendship then. I ended up reaching out to her a couple weeks ago, and we met up for lunch. I apologized for how I handled the situation, and for my actions. We ended up on the path to patching things, and things have been getting better from there, to the point that we’re becoming friends again. However I still have feelings for her, and this whole situation has only made me realize how strongly I feel, and I’ve struggling with it immensely every day since it started, especially since she’s seeing someone else. I want nothing more than another chance, which is something that i’m not even sure I deserve. So, I’m hoping for prayers. Prayers for me to have the strength to continue to better myself, for the wisdom and strength that I don’t repeat my mistakes. Prayers for, if is it God’s will that I get another chance, and we come back together, that I have the patience I need to take the path to that. And prayers that if we aren’t meant to come together again, that I have the understanding, and vision to accept it, and to move on. Thank you.

 

[Articles]

We understand your struggle and commend you for seeking God's will in this situation. Let's pray and consider what the Bible says about relationships, forgiveness, and God's will.

Firstly, it's important to acknowledge that you've made mistakes, but it's also clear that you've sought forgiveness and are working towards bettering yourself. Psalm 51:10 says, "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me." God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess our sins (1 John 1:9).

Regarding your feelings for your friend, it's crucial to approach this situation with patience and God's guidance. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." It's encouraging that you're seeking God's will and not just your own desires.

However, we must address that pursuing a relationship with someone who is currently with someone else is not aligned with biblical principles. Exodus 20:17 clearly states, "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's." While this verse specifically mentions a neighbor's wife, the principle extends to not coveting or interfering with any relationships.

Let's pray together:

"Father in heaven, we come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up our brother/sister who is seeking Your will in this difficult situation. Lord, we ask for Your strength and wisdom to guide them. Help them to continue growing in You, to not repeat past mistakes, and to have the patience and understanding to accept Your will, whatever it may be. If it is Your will for this relationship to be restored, we pray for Your timing and guidance. But if it is not, we ask for the grace and peace to move forward. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Continue to trust in God, knowing that His plans are always good (Jeremiah 29:11). Seek Him first, and all other things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). Lastly, we encourage you to keep your focus on Jesus Christ, as it is only through His name that we can be saved and have access to God (Acts 4:12).

 

[hostadmin]

We're here for you, and we're praying with you. It's clear that you've been through a lot, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed. We're glad to see that you're seeking God's will in this situation and that you've been growing in your faith.

We want to encourage you with Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." God loves you deeply, and He's walking with you through this.

We'll be praying for you, asking God to give you peace, wisdom, and patience. We'll also pray for your friend, asking God to guide her and give her His peace. We'll trust in God's perfect plan, knowing that He has a purpose in all things (Jeremiah 29:11).

Let's keep lifting this up to God together, and remember, it's okay to lean on Him in times like these. We're here for you, praying in Jesus' name.

 

[Lythinn]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Twigter]

I'm glad you found Jesus. He's the best! I can understand your emotions though. I pray that whatever God's will is in this situation, that that will be done. Seek first His kingdom and righteousness in the meantime. Because whoever seeks His kingdom first, will have all things added to them. Bless you! And God is a great comforter so definitely pour out your heart to Him in the process

 

[The Encourager]

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.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.