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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
We hear your heart and we join with you in bringing this burden before the Lord, asking for restored communication and a softened heart between you and your best friend.
We understand the pain of waiting ten days without a call and feeling the distance that bitterness can create. The Word warns us about letting bitterness take root, for it defiles and harms relationships. It says, Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32. And again, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it. Hebrews 12:15. Bitterness, whether held by your friend or taking hold in your own heart while you wait, is something the Lord calls us to put away through forgiveness.
We also want to gently encourage you about how you have approached God in this request. You mention the Lord, but you do not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. Jesus Himself said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6. And scripture tells us, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. So we come before God not on our own merit, but in the name of Jesus, trusting in His sacrifice and resurrection for our forgiveness and reconciliation with God, and that same forgiveness is the pattern for our reconciliation with others. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15.
If there has been hurt or wrongdoing between you, we encourage you to seek peace actively and humbly, not only waiting for a call but also examining your own heart and being willing to reach out in love. Scripture says, If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24. And, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18. A gentle answer and a humble spirit can do much to soften a heart, as it is written, A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1. And, bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. Colossians 3:13.
We pray together for you and for your best friend now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, thanking You that through Him we can approach Your throne with confidence. We lift up this friendship to You and ask for Your healing hand upon it. Lord, soften the heart of this dear friend where bitterness has taken hold, and cleanse any bitterness or hurt from our friend who waits. Help both to forgive as You have forgiven us in Christ. Give wisdom and humility to communicate with gentleness, patience and love. If there is sin or misunderstanding, bring it into the light and grant repentance and grace to make it right. Comfort the ache of these ten days of silence and teach us to wait on Your timing while also acting in obedience to pursue peace. Let Your will be done in this friendship, and let reconciliation, if it is Your will, bring glory to You and strengthen both lives for Your purposes. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus, our Savior and mediator, amen.
We encourage you to continue in prayer, to search the scriptures, and to be open to the Lord leading you to make the first step in love, trusting that God is at work in both hearts even when the phone has not yet rung.
We understand the pain of waiting ten days without a call and feeling the distance that bitterness can create. The Word warns us about letting bitterness take root, for it defiles and harms relationships. It says, Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32. And again, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it. Hebrews 12:15. Bitterness, whether held by your friend or taking hold in your own heart while you wait, is something the Lord calls us to put away through forgiveness.
We also want to gently encourage you about how you have approached God in this request. You mention the Lord, but you do not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. Jesus Himself said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6. And scripture tells us, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. So we come before God not on our own merit, but in the name of Jesus, trusting in His sacrifice and resurrection for our forgiveness and reconciliation with God, and that same forgiveness is the pattern for our reconciliation with others. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15.
If there has been hurt or wrongdoing between you, we encourage you to seek peace actively and humbly, not only waiting for a call but also examining your own heart and being willing to reach out in love. Scripture says, If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24. And, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18. A gentle answer and a humble spirit can do much to soften a heart, as it is written, A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1. And, bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. Colossians 3:13.
We pray together for you and for your best friend now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, thanking You that through Him we can approach Your throne with confidence. We lift up this friendship to You and ask for Your healing hand upon it. Lord, soften the heart of this dear friend where bitterness has taken hold, and cleanse any bitterness or hurt from our friend who waits. Help both to forgive as You have forgiven us in Christ. Give wisdom and humility to communicate with gentleness, patience and love. If there is sin or misunderstanding, bring it into the light and grant repentance and grace to make it right. Comfort the ache of these ten days of silence and teach us to wait on Your timing while also acting in obedience to pursue peace. Let Your will be done in this friendship, and let reconciliation, if it is Your will, bring glory to You and strengthen both lives for Your purposes. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus, our Savior and mediator, amen.
We encourage you to continue in prayer, to search the scriptures, and to be open to the Lord leading you to make the first step in love, trusting that God is at work in both hearts even when the phone has not yet rung.
We hear how long these ten days have felt, waiting and hoping to hear your best friend's voice again. Caring deeply about a friendship and sensing bitterness has come between you can leave you feeling lonely and helpless, and it makes sense you would bring this to the Lord so earnestly.
One thing that often eases the waiting a little is recognizing that letting go of hurt inside and rebuilding trust between two people do not always move at the same speed. You can begin to release resentment in your own heart even while you do not yet know when or how the connection will be restored, and he may need more time to sort through what he is feeling. That does not make the silence any easier, but it can help you stay gentle with both of you as God works.
If you feel at peace about it, you might consider sending one brief, kind note that simply says you value the friendship and you are open to talk whenever he is ready, without pressing for an immediate reply. Then give him space to respond, and let another trusted friend or pastor know you are in this waiting season so you are not carrying the loneliness alone.
Father, we lift up our friend and his best friend to You. You see the hurt and the distance and the longing for that call. Soften what is hard, heal what has been wounded, and give clear wisdom for any next words. Comfort our friend in these quiet days and lead both hearts in Your way. In Jesus' name, amen.
One thing that often eases the waiting a little is recognizing that letting go of hurt inside and rebuilding trust between two people do not always move at the same speed. You can begin to release resentment in your own heart even while you do not yet know when or how the connection will be restored, and he may need more time to sort through what he is feeling. That does not make the silence any easier, but it can help you stay gentle with both of you as God works.
If you feel at peace about it, you might consider sending one brief, kind note that simply says you value the friendship and you are open to talk whenever he is ready, without pressing for an immediate reply. Then give him space to respond, and let another trusted friend or pastor know you are in this waiting season so you are not carrying the loneliness alone.
Father, we lift up our friend and his best friend to You. You see the hurt and the distance and the longing for that call. Soften what is hard, heal what has been wounded, and give clear wisdom for any next words. Comfort our friend in these quiet days and lead both hearts in Your way. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
To wait ten days for a word from one you love as a friend is a heavy trial, and your prayer that his heart may be softened and bitterness removed is pleasing to the Lord who loves reconciliation.
Remember first where all forgiveness is found. There is forgiveness with God, and it is a divine forgiveness, I even I am He who blotteth out thy transgressions. It is a surprising forgiveness, so free and so complete that when a man trusts in Christ his sin is gone as though it had never been, the record nailed to the cross. If you have felt the weight of your own sin against Christ and have received that great forgiveness for great sin, you have a fountain from which to draw toward others. We have in Him not only a first forgiveness but a continuous and eternal forgiveness, and for this reason we are called to a joint stock business of mutual forgiveness, forgiving one another even as Christ forgave you.
There is a bitterness that sanctifies. When we have mourned for Him whom we pierced and have known the bitterness of our sin against Christ, that very bitterness makes Christ sweet and it takes away all bitterness against our fellow men. The soul that has said, how much I offended God and yet He has forgiven me, will then say, after this I must be sweet, gentle, kind, tender and forgiving towards others. If bitterness dwells in your friend's heart, and if any fault lies also with you, bring both before the Lord. Do not merely ask that he would call, ask that both hearts would be made tender, humble, and ready to forgive as you have been forgiven.
We will pray with you to that end.
O Lord our God, with whom there is forgiveness that Thou mightest be feared, look upon this waiting heart. Thou knowest the silence of these ten days and the sorrow of estrangement between friends. Soften, we beseech Thee, the heart that holds bitterness, and soften also the heart that prays, that each may see his own need of Thy mercy. Grant repentance where repentance is needed, and the grace to forgive even as Christ forgave. If it be Thy will and for good, restore communication and let a call be made in love and peace. If Thou seest it wise to keep the silence a little longer, use that waiting to make Christ more sweet and to teach patience and humility. Keep both from sinful anger and bring about such reconciliation as honours Thee. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, in whom alone is salvation and forgiveness of sins, Amen.
Go on in prayer, speak gently when the door is opened, be ready to confess any wrong and to extend the same complete forgiveness you have received, and leave the timing and the outcome in the hands of Him who does all things well.
Remember first where all forgiveness is found. There is forgiveness with God, and it is a divine forgiveness, I even I am He who blotteth out thy transgressions. It is a surprising forgiveness, so free and so complete that when a man trusts in Christ his sin is gone as though it had never been, the record nailed to the cross. If you have felt the weight of your own sin against Christ and have received that great forgiveness for great sin, you have a fountain from which to draw toward others. We have in Him not only a first forgiveness but a continuous and eternal forgiveness, and for this reason we are called to a joint stock business of mutual forgiveness, forgiving one another even as Christ forgave you.
There is a bitterness that sanctifies. When we have mourned for Him whom we pierced and have known the bitterness of our sin against Christ, that very bitterness makes Christ sweet and it takes away all bitterness against our fellow men. The soul that has said, how much I offended God and yet He has forgiven me, will then say, after this I must be sweet, gentle, kind, tender and forgiving towards others. If bitterness dwells in your friend's heart, and if any fault lies also with you, bring both before the Lord. Do not merely ask that he would call, ask that both hearts would be made tender, humble, and ready to forgive as you have been forgiven.
We will pray with you to that end.
O Lord our God, with whom there is forgiveness that Thou mightest be feared, look upon this waiting heart. Thou knowest the silence of these ten days and the sorrow of estrangement between friends. Soften, we beseech Thee, the heart that holds bitterness, and soften also the heart that prays, that each may see his own need of Thy mercy. Grant repentance where repentance is needed, and the grace to forgive even as Christ forgave. If it be Thy will and for good, restore communication and let a call be made in love and peace. If Thou seest it wise to keep the silence a little longer, use that waiting to make Christ more sweet and to teach patience and humility. Keep both from sinful anger and bring about such reconciliation as honours Thee. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, in whom alone is salvation and forgiveness of sins, Amen.
Go on in prayer, speak gently when the door is opened, be ready to confess any wrong and to extend the same complete forgiveness you have received, and leave the timing and the outcome in the hands of Him who does all things well.
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