Last night, God directed me to unblock my ex on social media. I'm not sure why He directed me to do this but please pray that if it was for a certain reason and something is supposed to happen, that it would happen soon. I'm very anxious about the whole thing. I know I shouldn't be. Thank you.
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We hear your heart in this and we join with you in seeking the Lord's will together in Jesus' name. We understand the anxiousness you feel after sensing God directed you to unblock your ex on social media and now wondering why and what will happen next and when. We want to gently encourage you to bring this entire situation before the Lord with a heart of trust rather than anxiety.
We are reminded that our own desires and emotions can sometimes feel like God's voice, so Scripture tells us to test what we hear. 1 John 4:1 says Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God. Also 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. If this impression truly was from the Lord, it will be accompanied by His peace and will align with His Word, not with confusion or restlessness. James 1:5 says But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. We encourage you to ask God for clear wisdom and discernment about your motives and about what He wants to do, and to seek godly counsel from mature believers as well.
We also want to address the anxiety you mentioned, and we do so with love because God does not want you to live in anxious waiting for something to happen soon on your timetable. Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. 1 Peter 5:7 says casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. And 2 Timothy 1:7 says For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. We rebuke that spirit of anxiety and impatience, not you, and we encourage you to rest in God's perfect timing. Psalm 27:14 says Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. If God has a purpose in this, He will bring it about in His time and way without you needing to strive or worry.
Concerning your ex, we want to speak biblically and with care. We believe in the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, and that any romantic relationship should be courtship with the goal of marriage to another Christian believer. We are to be equally yoked, as 2 Corinthians 6:14 teaches. A boyfriend or girlfriend is not simply a partner but someone we are prayerfully considering as a future spouse who honors God. If your previous relationship involved sexual intimacy outside of marriage, Scripture calls that fornication and if it was with someone married it would be adultery, and we would urge repentance and purity going forward, for 1 Corinthians 6:18 says Flee sexual immorality. We do not know the details of your past relationship, but we encourage you to examine whether it honored God and whether any future contact or reconciliation would be centered on Christ and moving toward godly marriage, or whether God may instead be bringing closure and healing. Unblocking on social media can also open a door to temptation, fantasy, or emotional entanglement, so we encourage you to guard your heart and set clear boundaries.
We also noticed your request mentions God but does not mention Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says 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. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your full trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and confessing Him as Lord, for Romans 10:9 says that 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. It is in His name we pray and find peace.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one who is feeling anxious and uncertain. We ask that You grant clear wisdom and discernment to know whether this impression to unblock was truly from You, and if so, what Your purpose is. We pray that You would replace anxiety with Your peace that surpasses all understanding and guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We ask that Your perfect will be done concerning this past relationship, whether that be godly reconciliation leading toward marriage between a man and a woman who are both believers, or whether it be healing, closure, and a new season of wholeness in You. Help this one to wait patiently for You, to trust You with all the heart, and to pursue purity and holiness. Draw this heart closer to Jesus, assure of salvation through Him, and let every step be guided by Your Word and Your Spirit. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
We encourage you to keep praying with thanksgiving, to stay in the Word daily, to guard your heart on social media, and to trust that God will reveal His will in His perfect timing as you seek Him first.
We are reminded that our own desires and emotions can sometimes feel like God's voice, so Scripture tells us to test what we hear. 1 John 4:1 says Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God. Also 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. If this impression truly was from the Lord, it will be accompanied by His peace and will align with His Word, not with confusion or restlessness. James 1:5 says But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. We encourage you to ask God for clear wisdom and discernment about your motives and about what He wants to do, and to seek godly counsel from mature believers as well.
We also want to address the anxiety you mentioned, and we do so with love because God does not want you to live in anxious waiting for something to happen soon on your timetable. Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. 1 Peter 5:7 says casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. And 2 Timothy 1:7 says For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. We rebuke that spirit of anxiety and impatience, not you, and we encourage you to rest in God's perfect timing. Psalm 27:14 says Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. If God has a purpose in this, He will bring it about in His time and way without you needing to strive or worry.
Concerning your ex, we want to speak biblically and with care. We believe in the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, and that any romantic relationship should be courtship with the goal of marriage to another Christian believer. We are to be equally yoked, as 2 Corinthians 6:14 teaches. A boyfriend or girlfriend is not simply a partner but someone we are prayerfully considering as a future spouse who honors God. If your previous relationship involved sexual intimacy outside of marriage, Scripture calls that fornication and if it was with someone married it would be adultery, and we would urge repentance and purity going forward, for 1 Corinthians 6:18 says Flee sexual immorality. We do not know the details of your past relationship, but we encourage you to examine whether it honored God and whether any future contact or reconciliation would be centered on Christ and moving toward godly marriage, or whether God may instead be bringing closure and healing. Unblocking on social media can also open a door to temptation, fantasy, or emotional entanglement, so we encourage you to guard your heart and set clear boundaries.
We also noticed your request mentions God but does not mention Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says 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. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your full trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and confessing Him as Lord, for Romans 10:9 says that 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. It is in His name we pray and find peace.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one who is feeling anxious and uncertain. We ask that You grant clear wisdom and discernment to know whether this impression to unblock was truly from You, and if so, what Your purpose is. We pray that You would replace anxiety with Your peace that surpasses all understanding and guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We ask that Your perfect will be done concerning this past relationship, whether that be godly reconciliation leading toward marriage between a man and a woman who are both believers, or whether it be healing, closure, and a new season of wholeness in You. Help this one to wait patiently for You, to trust You with all the heart, and to pursue purity and holiness. Draw this heart closer to Jesus, assure of salvation through Him, and let every step be guided by Your Word and Your Spirit. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
We encourage you to keep praying with thanksgiving, to stay in the Word daily, to guard your heart on social media, and to trust that God will reveal His will in His perfect timing as you seek Him first.
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Thank you for sharing this honestly with us. We hear how much you want to get this right and how the waiting and wondering is making you feel anxious.
Unblocking someone can feel like a big spiritual moment, and it is understandable to ask what it means and what should happen next. Sometimes a nudge to unblock is simply about releasing bitterness or keeping your own heart open, not necessarily a sign that you need to reach out or that a reconciliation is coming soon. Giving it a little time can help bring clarity.
One gentle next step that may help is to pause before you do anything else. You do not need to monitor their page or send a message to make the step count. For the next few days, try praying a simple, open prayer like asking the Lord to show you the next right step and to give you peace while you wait, and share what you sensed with one trusted pastor or mature believer who knows you well. Another perspective outside the anxiety can help you sort what was from God and what is pressure to make something happen quickly.
We are praying for you and would love to keep praying as this unfolds.
Father, we lift our friend to You right now. You see the anxiety and the sincere desire to follow You. Grant calm, clear wisdom for each next step, and guard their heart with Your peace as they wait on You. Lead them in the way You want them to go. In Jesus' name, amen.
Thank you for sharing this honestly with us. We hear how much you want to get this right and how the waiting and wondering is making you feel anxious.
Unblocking someone can feel like a big spiritual moment, and it is understandable to ask what it means and what should happen next. Sometimes a nudge to unblock is simply about releasing bitterness or keeping your own heart open, not necessarily a sign that you need to reach out or that a reconciliation is coming soon. Giving it a little time can help bring clarity.
One gentle next step that may help is to pause before you do anything else. You do not need to monitor their page or send a message to make the step count. For the next few days, try praying a simple, open prayer like asking the Lord to show you the next right step and to give you peace while you wait, and share what you sensed with one trusted pastor or mature believer who knows you well. Another perspective outside the anxiety can help you sort what was from God and what is pressure to make something happen quickly.
We are praying for you and would love to keep praying as this unfolds.
Father, we lift our friend to You right now. You see the anxiety and the sincere desire to follow You. Grant calm, clear wisdom for each next step, and guard their heart with Your peace as they wait on You. Lead them in the way You want them to go. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We have heard your request and we take it before the Lord with you, asking that He would give you peace in place of anxiety and wisdom in place of uncertainty.
You speak of an impression that God directed you to unblock this person, and of a desire that whatever is supposed to happen would happen soon. Let us deal tenderly and truthfully with this burden. The heart is often anxious and quick to interpret its own wishes and restless thoughts as the voice of God. Yet the Scriptures teach us that God's will is the axle of the universe, and that He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will, not after our haste or our feelings. His revealed will is found in His Word, and we must test every impression by that sure standard, for He will not lead us contrary to what He has already spoken.
We are also taught not to say, we will do this or that, we will buy or sell or go, without a humble, if the Lord will. It is wise and holy to hold all our plans, and all our relationships, with an open hand before Him, saying from the heart, not my will but Thine be done. The work of the Spirit is not to leave our will unchanged and merely to direct our outward steps, but to change the heart itself and make us willing in the day of His power, to love what He loves and to desire holiness and purity above all else.
Therefore we will not pray that a reunion or any particular outcome with this former relationship would happen quickly, for we do not know that this would be for your good or for God's glory. To pray in that way would be to ask God to bless our own anxious plan. Instead we pray that you may be kept from anxiety, which profits nothing, and be led into quiet trust in His providence, which orders all things well.
Let us pray together.
Our gracious Father, we thank Thee that Thou art King and that Thou hast mercy on whom Thou wilt have mercy, and that no good thing wilt Thou withhold from them that walk uprightly. We bring this anxious heart before Thy throne of grace through Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom alone is salvation and access unto Thee. Grant peace that passeth understanding to guard heart and mind. Give clear discernment to test every thought by Thy Word, and grace to wait patiently upon Thy timing rather than to hasten ahead of it. Work in this life to will and to do of Thy good pleasure, and make the will submissive and holy. Keep this dear soul from returning to what would not honor Thee, and from all that would draw the heart from purity and obedience. If this contact is to be used for good, let it be for truth and kindness and for Thy glory alone, and if not, give strength to remain steadfast and content in Thee. Teach what it is to declare Thy wondrous works with a quiet and trusting spirit, and to find all treasure in Thy promises. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Be encouraged to seek Thy Bible daily, to pray for a calm and settled mind, to seek counsel from mature believers who know you, and to guard your heart with diligence. The Lord may tarry but He never fails, and He will come to the deliverance of His people in the time that is best. Rest in His faithful care and let His Word be your guide rather than any restless impulse.
You speak of an impression that God directed you to unblock this person, and of a desire that whatever is supposed to happen would happen soon. Let us deal tenderly and truthfully with this burden. The heart is often anxious and quick to interpret its own wishes and restless thoughts as the voice of God. Yet the Scriptures teach us that God's will is the axle of the universe, and that He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will, not after our haste or our feelings. His revealed will is found in His Word, and we must test every impression by that sure standard, for He will not lead us contrary to what He has already spoken.
We are also taught not to say, we will do this or that, we will buy or sell or go, without a humble, if the Lord will. It is wise and holy to hold all our plans, and all our relationships, with an open hand before Him, saying from the heart, not my will but Thine be done. The work of the Spirit is not to leave our will unchanged and merely to direct our outward steps, but to change the heart itself and make us willing in the day of His power, to love what He loves and to desire holiness and purity above all else.
Therefore we will not pray that a reunion or any particular outcome with this former relationship would happen quickly, for we do not know that this would be for your good or for God's glory. To pray in that way would be to ask God to bless our own anxious plan. Instead we pray that you may be kept from anxiety, which profits nothing, and be led into quiet trust in His providence, which orders all things well.
Let us pray together.
Our gracious Father, we thank Thee that Thou art King and that Thou hast mercy on whom Thou wilt have mercy, and that no good thing wilt Thou withhold from them that walk uprightly. We bring this anxious heart before Thy throne of grace through Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom alone is salvation and access unto Thee. Grant peace that passeth understanding to guard heart and mind. Give clear discernment to test every thought by Thy Word, and grace to wait patiently upon Thy timing rather than to hasten ahead of it. Work in this life to will and to do of Thy good pleasure, and make the will submissive and holy. Keep this dear soul from returning to what would not honor Thee, and from all that would draw the heart from purity and obedience. If this contact is to be used for good, let it be for truth and kindness and for Thy glory alone, and if not, give strength to remain steadfast and content in Thee. Teach what it is to declare Thy wondrous works with a quiet and trusting spirit, and to find all treasure in Thy promises. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Be encouraged to seek Thy Bible daily, to pray for a calm and settled mind, to seek counsel from mature believers who know you, and to guard your heart with diligence. The Lord may tarry but He never fails, and He will come to the deliverance of His people in the time that is best. Rest in His faithful care and let His Word be your guide rather than any restless impulse.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Thank you for sharing this so honestly and for wanting to follow the Lord in it. I hear how anxious you are feeling and how much you want to understand what God is doing, and it is good that you want to bring this to prayer rather than rushing ahead on your own.
When we feel a strong impression that God has directed us to do something, Scripture calls us to test it with patience and wisdom. God speaks most clearly through His written Word, and He uses that Word to steady us when our hearts are restless. Feelings of urgency and anxiety are not themselves a sign of God's leading. Instead, God often calls us to wait with patience and to hold firm to the end, trusting His promises even when we cannot yet see how they will unfold.
The Scriptures teach that hope saves us and sustains us while we wait, and that patience and hope strengthen each other. Patience is not just waiting a few days, but enduring with a firm heart when we face inner conflict and uncertainty, not being troubled or moved quickly. To love God in such moments is to endure, to remain calm, and to let His Word comfort and nerve us for the contest. He has told us of His good promises beforehand not so we would demand them immediately, but so our souls would be refreshed and our zeal strengthened as we wait for Him.
Unblocking someone does not in itself mean that God intends for a relationship to be restored or that something must happen soon. It is wise to move slowly, to seek counsel from mature believers who know you, and to guard your heart against haste. If there is any thought of rekindling a romantic relationship, remember God's good design that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that sexual intimacy and living together belong only within that marriage. God will never lead you to act against what He has already said in Scripture, and His will for you will always include purity, holiness, and peace.
So rather than praying that something would happen quickly because of anxiety, we can pray that you would have clarity, peace, and obedience to whatever is truly God's will, in His perfect timing.
Let us pray together. Father, we thank You that You are patient and faithful and that You see this anxious heart. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope of salvation, that You would grant peace that guards heart and mind, and wisdom to discern Your will through Your Word. Help to wait with patience and not be grieved or driven by anxious thoughts, but to be comforted and strengthened by Scripture. Lead in every step concerning this past relationship, and keep thoughts, actions, and any future relationship pure and honoring to You. If restoration is not Your will, give grace to accept it and to move forward in holiness. If there is a good next step according to Your will, make it clear in Your time and give courage to walk in it with integrity. Above all, let Your will be done and let hope in Christ grow stronger through patience. Amen.
Continue to bring your anxiety to the Lord in prayer, stay rooted in Scripture daily, and share this with a trusted pastor or godly mentor who can walk with you personally in the days ahead.
When we feel a strong impression that God has directed us to do something, Scripture calls us to test it with patience and wisdom. God speaks most clearly through His written Word, and He uses that Word to steady us when our hearts are restless. Feelings of urgency and anxiety are not themselves a sign of God's leading. Instead, God often calls us to wait with patience and to hold firm to the end, trusting His promises even when we cannot yet see how they will unfold.
The Scriptures teach that hope saves us and sustains us while we wait, and that patience and hope strengthen each other. Patience is not just waiting a few days, but enduring with a firm heart when we face inner conflict and uncertainty, not being troubled or moved quickly. To love God in such moments is to endure, to remain calm, and to let His Word comfort and nerve us for the contest. He has told us of His good promises beforehand not so we would demand them immediately, but so our souls would be refreshed and our zeal strengthened as we wait for Him.
Unblocking someone does not in itself mean that God intends for a relationship to be restored or that something must happen soon. It is wise to move slowly, to seek counsel from mature believers who know you, and to guard your heart against haste. If there is any thought of rekindling a romantic relationship, remember God's good design that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that sexual intimacy and living together belong only within that marriage. God will never lead you to act against what He has already said in Scripture, and His will for you will always include purity, holiness, and peace.
So rather than praying that something would happen quickly because of anxiety, we can pray that you would have clarity, peace, and obedience to whatever is truly God's will, in His perfect timing.
Let us pray together. Father, we thank You that You are patient and faithful and that You see this anxious heart. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope of salvation, that You would grant peace that guards heart and mind, and wisdom to discern Your will through Your Word. Help to wait with patience and not be grieved or driven by anxious thoughts, but to be comforted and strengthened by Scripture. Lead in every step concerning this past relationship, and keep thoughts, actions, and any future relationship pure and honoring to You. If restoration is not Your will, give grace to accept it and to move forward in holiness. If there is a good next step according to Your will, make it clear in Your time and give courage to walk in it with integrity. Above all, let Your will be done and let hope in Christ grow stronger through patience. Amen.
Continue to bring your anxiety to the Lord in prayer, stay rooted in Scripture daily, and share this with a trusted pastor or godly mentor who can walk with you personally in the days ahead.
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