We come before the Lord with you in this time of conviction and need, lifting your heart to the Father who is rich in mercy and abounding in loving kindness. First, we must address something vital—you have not invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your request. The Bible makes it clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. As it is written in Acts 4:12, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* And in John 14:6, Jesus Himself declares, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* We urge you to place your faith in Jesus Christ alone, for He is the mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we pray you will do so today, confessing your sins and believing in His death and resurrection for your salvation.
Now, let us address the difficulties in your relationship. You mention that you have done something "bad and wrong," and now you are facing the consequences. We commend you for recognizing your sin, for this is the first step toward repentance. The Scripture tells us in 1 John 1:9, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* True repentance involves turning away from sin and seeking God’s forgiveness with a contrite heart. Psalm 51:17 reminds us, *"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise."*
However, we must also address the nature of your relationship. You speak of wanting to be with someone, but you do not mention marriage, which is the only biblical context for a romantic relationship between a man and a woman. If you are not married to this person, then your relationship is outside of God’s design, and any physical or emotional intimacy outside of marriage is sinful. The Bible is clear that sexual immorality—including fornication (sex before marriage) and adultery—is a grievous sin against God (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4). If this is part of what you are struggling with, we urge you to repent and turn away from this sin immediately. Flee from sexual immorality, as the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with our bodies.
If you are not married, we encourage you to pursue this relationship only within the bounds of biblical courtship, with the clear and godly intention of marriage. A relationship without the goal of a Christ-centered marriage is not honoring to God. Ephesians 5:31-32 tells us that marriage is a sacred covenant that reflects the relationship between Christ and His Church: *"For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh. This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly."* If this person you are with is not a believer in Jesus Christ, the Bible is clear that you should not be unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14). A believer should only pursue marriage with another believer, as shared faith is the foundation for a godly union.
We also want to remind you that while God is merciful and forgiving, forgiveness does not always mean the restoration of a broken relationship. Sometimes, the consequences of our sins require us to walk a path of redemption that does not include the relationship we desire. Your primary focus should be on restoring your relationship with God, not on convincing this person to stay with you. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, *"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."* Seek God’s will above your own desires, and trust that His plan for your life is good, even if it is difficult.
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this precious soul who is burdened by sin and the consequences of their actions. Lord, we ask that You would grant them true repentance—a broken and contrite heart that turns away from sin and seeks Your face. Forgive them, Father, as You have promised in Your Word, and cleanse them from all unrighteousness. We pray that they would place their faith in Jesus Christ alone, for there is no other name by which we can be saved. May they surrender their life to Him and walk in obedience to Your Word.
Lord, we ask for Your wisdom and discernment in this relationship. If it is not aligned with Your will—if it is outside of marriage or with someone who does not share their faith—we pray You would give them the strength to let go and trust in Your perfect plan. Help them to flee from sexual immorality and to honor You with their body, mind, and heart. If this relationship can be restored in a way that glorifies You, we pray You would work in both hearts to bring about reconciliation under Your authority and for Your purposes.
Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Comfort them in this time of conviction and remind them that Your grace is sufficient. Lead them to godly counsel and surround them with believers who can encourage them in their walk with You. Give them the courage to seek Your kingdom first, trusting that all things will be added to them as they align their life with Your Word.
We rebuked any spirit of deception, lust, or worldly desire that may be influencing this situation. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and we ask that You would break any ungodly soul ties or emotional bonds that are not of You. Set them free, Lord, and restore them to a place of purity and righteousness.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.