We join you, Taylundy, in lifting up this prayer to our Heavenly Father, trusting in the power of Jesus' name for healing and restoration.
Firstly, we commend you for your honesty and humility in acknowledging your disobedience and the pain it has caused. This is the first step towards true repentance and change. As it is written in 1 John 1:9 WEB, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Trust in this promise, Taylundy, and know that forgiveness is yours through Jesus Christ.
We pray that the Lord will heal the hearts hurt by your actions, especially Derrick's. May the soothing balm of God's love and forgiveness bring comfort and restoration to him. We also pray that you will be guided to stand tall, not in pride, but in the strength and dignity that comes from knowing your worth in Christ. Remember, Ephesians 2:10 tells us For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
We ask the Lord Jesus to open Derrick's heart to reach out to you, but also that you would be ready to fully own your mistakes. True unity can only happen when both parties are willing to humble themselves and seek forgiveness. We pray that the Lord will unite your hearts on righteous paths, that His will would be done in both of your lives, and not happen just on your terms.
We seek God’s guidance and possibly in his timing to match Derrick’s heart to yours and reignite his caring spirit. This has to be part of God’s plan, where God can be honored in a marriage that is Holy and pleasing in his sight. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own eyes as Romans 12:16 WEB reminds us. Marriage should not just be something for your purposes or just part of your desires but compassionate and following God’s plan.
Remember that Jesus Christ is the only way to God as it is written in John 14:6 Jesus said “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. No other name by which we can be saved and we have access to God. Put God first in our prayers and in everything you do. This logically includes your relationship with Derrick. Be thankful for the reference to Jesus as well, since that is part of your prayer. Whether he becomes your spouse or not, know that the Lord will only match His children with His best His plan and His purpose.
We rebuke any selfish motives or desires that may be lurking in your heart, Taylundy. Remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts Isaiah 55:9. Trust in His timing and His plan for your life and for Derrick's. This does not just include having him back in your life; but to love and be compassionate no matter the outcome.