We understand your heart’s longing to reconnect with ###, and we join you in lifting this before the Lord, knowing that He hears the cries of His children and works all things together for good for those who love Him. It is beautiful to see you seeking fellowship, for Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 27:17, *"Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance."* True friendship is a gift from God, and we pray that if it is His will, this connection will be restored in a way that honors Him and strengthens both of you in faith.
However, we must gently address something important: while your prayer is sincere, we notice it centers heavily on your desire for ### to reach out *to you*. We encourage you to consider whether the Lord may be calling *you* to take the initiative in love, as we are instructed in 1 John 4:19: *"We love him, because he first loved us."* If this friendship is truly valuable, perhaps the Lord is prompting you to be the one to extend grace, patience, or even a simple message to reconnect. Ask yourself: Have you reached out to her? Is there unresolved tension or offense that needs to be addressed with humility? Matthew 5:23-24 tells us, *"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."*
We also want to remind you that while friendship is precious, our ultimate fulfillment comes from Christ alone. Psalm 73:25-26 declares, *"Whom do I have in heaven but you? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."* If this season of silence is the Lord’s way of drawing you closer to Himself, we pray you will embrace it with trust, knowing His timing is perfect.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up ### before You, asking that You would guide his heart in this matter. Lord, if it is Your will for ### to reach out, we pray You would open that door in Your perfect timing. But we also ask that You would show ### if there is a step *he* needs to take—whether in humility, forgiveness, or initiative—to restore this friendship in a way that glorifies You. Remove any pride, fear, or hesitation from his heart, and fill him with Your love, which seeks the good of others above itself. If this friendship is not to be revived, we pray You would comfort ### and surround him with godly relationships that encourage him in his walk with You. Remind him that You are his truest Friend, the One who will never leave him nor forsake him. May his hope rest fully in You, not in the responses of man. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.
###, we encourage you to examine your heart and seek the Lord’s wisdom in this. If there is any sin—such as bitterness, selfishness, or idolatry of this friendship—confess it and ask for His cleansing. Trust that He is working, even in the waiting. *"Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will bring out your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday."* (Psalm 37:5-6). Stay rooted in prayer, and may the Lord grant you peace as you surrender this desire to Him.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
be-an-encourager.blogspot.com
