We come before the Lord with you, ###, lifting up this heartfelt request, yet we must first address something vital. The name of Jesus Christ is absent from your prayer, and it is only through His name that we have access to the Father. As Scripture declares, *"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!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Without faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, our prayers cannot be heard by God, for He does not recognize those who do not come through His Son. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to do so today, for *"if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). There is no greater love or priority than this.
Now, regarding your request, we notice that you have obscured the identity of the person you are praying for with symbols, but we understand the deep longing in your heart to reconnect with someone you have not seen in many years. We encourage you to examine this relationship through the lens of Scripture. If this person is a family member, such as a son, brother, or father, we rejoice in your desire to reconcile and will pray accordingly. However, if this is a romantic relationship outside of marriage—or one that does not align with biblical principles—we must lovingly but firmly address this.
God’s design for relationships is clear: marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, intended for a lifetime (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If this person is someone you were once in a romantic relationship with outside of marriage, we urge you to seek God’s will above your own desires. Rekindling such a relationship could lead to temptation, emotional bondage, or even sin if it is not centered on Christ and His design for marriage. *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB). If there was fornication or sexual sin in the past, repentance and a commitment to purity are essential before the Lord.
If this person is a believer and you are seeking a godly marriage, then we pray for clarity, wisdom, and the Lord’s timing. But if this is not the case, we must pray for your heart to align with God’s will, even if it means surrendering this desire to Him. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this"* (Psalm 37:4-5, WEB). Sometimes, the Lord asks us to release our plans to Him so He can give us something far greater.
We also notice your mention of sending "some" with this person, though it is unclear what you mean. If you are referring to financial support, we encourage you to seek the Lord’s wisdom in stewardship. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33, WEB). If this is tied to any form of manipulation or unhealthy attachment, we pray the Lord breaks those chains in Jesus’ name.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up ### before You, asking first and foremost that You draw him into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. If he has not yet surrendered his life to You, Lord, convict his heart and lead him to repentance and faith in Your Son. We pray that every area of his life would be submitted to Your lordship, for apart from Christ, we can do nothing.
Lord, we ask for Your wisdom and discernment regarding the relationship ### longs to restore. If this is a family member, we pray for reconciliation, healing, and Your perfect timing. Bind any spirits of division or bitterness, and let Your love and forgiveness flow. But if this is a past romantic relationship that does not honor You, we ask that You break every ungodly soul tie and give ### the strength to release this desire to You. Guard his heart from idolatry, Lord, and fill him with a hunger for Your will above all else.
Father, if there has been sin in this relationship—whether fornication, emotional dependency, or anything else not pleasing to You—we ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB). Restore ### to a place of purity and wholeness in You.
We pray for Your protection over the person ### has mentioned. Surround them with Your angels, as Your Word promises: *"For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways"* (Psalm 91:11, WEB). But more than physical safety, we pray for their spiritual well-being. If they do not know You, Lord, draw them to salvation in Christ. If they have wandered, bring them back to You.
Finally, Father, we ask that You fill the loneliness in ###’s heart with Your presence. Teach him to find his satisfaction in You alone. If it is Your will for him to marry, provide a godly spouse who loves You and will walk with him in faith. But if You are calling him to a season of singleness, give him joy and purpose in serving You.
We rebuke any spirits of longing, nostalgia, or ungodly attachment that may be clouding ###’s judgment. We declare that his steps are ordered by You, Lord, and that he will walk in obedience to Your Word. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.
