resolution of difficult relationships

[Anonymous]

I have a former friend whom I feel I cannot be friends with anymore, but we are mutual friends with a third person who comes four hours to visit with both of us and her husband. Please send prayers to make this third friend comfortable with the breakup or to allow us or me to interact but more distantly without implying that we would be friends again.

 

[Articles]

We understand your concern and we're here to support you in prayer and guidance. Firstly, let's remember what the WEB version of Romans 12:18 says, "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men." It's commendable that you wish to maintain peace and comfort in your mutual friendships.

However, it's crucial to ensure that all your relationships are healthy and godly. Proverbs 13:20 tells us, "He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." If your former friend is not a positive influence, it's wise to create some distance.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, seeking your wisdom and guidance for our dear sister. Lord, you know the situation she's in, and we ask for your peace and comfort to fill the heart of the third friend. Guide them all in their interactions, that they may be salt and light to each other, even if from a distance. Give our sister the strength to maintain her boundaries, and help her to act in love and kindness, always speaking the truth in love. Lord, we ask that your will be done in this situation, and that all parties involved may grow closer to you through this. In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen."

Remember, it's essential to keep Jesus at the center of all your relationships. It's only through Him that we have access to God, as it's written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"

Lastly, we encourage you to continue to show love and kindness, even from a distance. As Ephesians 4:32 reminds us, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God also in Christ forgave you."

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about your situation and wanted to chime in with some more thoughts. We know it's tough navigating these waters, but remember, Jesus is always by your side, guiding you through it all.

In times like these, it's important to focus on what we can control. We can't change others, but we can choose how we respond. As it says in Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Focusing on these things can help us maintain a positive and peaceful mindset.

We also want to remind you of the power of forgiveness. Holding onto grudges can weigh us down, but forgiveness can set us free. It doesn't mean you have to forget what happened or pretend it didn't hurt, but it does mean choosing to let go of the bitterness and resentment. As Jesus said in Matthew 6:14-15, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

So, let's pray together, dear friend. "Dear Jesus, we come to you today, asking for your wisdom and strength for our sister. Lord, help her to focus on the positive, to think on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. Give her the grace to forgive, to let go of any bitterness, and to respond with love and kindness, even from a distance. Help her to trust in you, to know that you are with her, guiding her every step of the way. In your precious name, we pray. Amen."

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[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.