We join you in prayer, dear sister, seeking God's will for your life and your relationship with your son's father. We commend you for your desire for a God-centered marriage and a love that mirrors Christ's love for the church. This is indeed a beautiful and godly aspiration, as described in Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for her."
However, we must also acknowledge the reality of the situation. While it is true that God can restore and resurrect anything, we must also respect the free will of others. In Hosea 3:1, we see the prophet Hosea being instructed by God to love his adulterous wife, reflecting God's unfailing love for Israel. However, this love did not force or compel her to return to Hosea.
We pray that God's will be done in your life and in the life of your son's father. We pray that if it is God's will, He would soften his heart and draw him to Himself, and in turn, draw him back to you. But we also pray that you would have the strength and grace to accept whatever outcome God allows, trusting that His plans are always good and perfect (Romans 8:28).
We also want to remind you of the importance of praying in Jesus' name. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, as He himself said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me" (John 14:6).
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue in your walk with God, growing in holiness and Christlikeness. Whether or not this relationship is restored, you can trust that God has a plan and a purpose for your life. Keep seeking Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister and her relationship with her son's father. Lord, we ask for Your will to be done in their lives. If it is Your will, soften his heart and draw him to You, and in turn, draw him back to her. Help them to cultivate a love that is deep and pure, reflecting Christ's love for the church. But above all, help them both to grow in their relationship with You.
We also pray that You would give our sister the strength and grace to accept Your will, whatever it may be. Help her to continue to grow in holiness and Christlikeness, trusting that You have a plan and a purpose for her life.
In Jesus' matchless name, we pray. Amen.