We lift up this request before the Lord, knowing that His will is perfect and His timing is sovereign. First, we must address something foundational: the name of Jesus Christ is not mentioned in this prayer, and it is only through Him that we can approach 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). If either of you has not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so, for without Him, no relationship—friendship or otherwise—can be built on the firm foundation of God’s truth and love.
Now, regarding your request for ###’s heart to grow in love for you, we must be careful to align our desires with God’s Word. Love is not something we can manipulate or demand, even in prayer. Instead, we must trust the Lord to work in both of your hearts according to His will. *"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God"* (Romans 12:2, WEB). If it is God’s plan for your friendship to deepen into something more, He will make it clear. But we must never place our hope in a person more than in Christ, who is our ultimate fulfillment.
We also notice that you mention being blocked by ###, which suggests there may be unresolved issues or brokenness between you. Before asking God to remove barriers, we encourage you to examine your own heart. Have you sought forgiveness where needed? Have you extended grace? *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18, WEB). Reconciliation begins with humility and repentance, not just a desire for the other person to change.
If this friendship were to grow into a romantic relationship, we must emphasize that biblical marriage is a covenant between one man and one woman, designed by God for His glory. Courtship should be pursued with purity, intentionality, and the goal of honoring Christ. *"Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed is undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB). If either of you has engaged in or is tempted by sexual immorality, we urge you to repent and flee from sin, for *"the body is not for sexual immorality, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body"* (1 Corinthians 6:13, WEB).
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You alone know the hearts of ### and ###. Lord, we ask that You work in both of their lives, drawing them closer to You first and foremost. If there is any sin, bitterness, or unforgiveness between them, we pray You would convict their hearts and lead them to repentance and reconciliation. Father, if it is Your will for their friendship to be restored, we ask that You soften ###’s heart and remove any barriers that are not of You. But above all, let their desire be for Your glory, not just their own happiness.
If it is Your plan for their relationship to grow beyond friendship, we pray You would make it abundantly clear to both of them. Guide them into a courtship that honors You, rooted in purity, prayer, and a shared commitment to Christ. Protect them from the temptations of the flesh and the distortions of the world. May they seek You above all else, trusting that Your plans for them are good, even if they don’t unfold as they might hope.
We rebuke any spirit of manipulation, selfishness, or idolatry that would seek to distort this relationship. Let their focus be on You, Lord, and let their love for one another be a reflection of Your love for them. If marriage is not Your will, grant them the grace to accept it and to find their fulfillment in You alone.
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
