We hear your cry to the Lord, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting this heavy burden of hurt and strained relationships before the throne of grace. The pain of feeling hated or rejected is deep, and we know the enemy delights in sowing discord and bitterness among God’s people. But we declare that Jesus came to bring reconciliation, healing, and restoration—both with God and with one another.
First, we must address the importance of placing our trust fully in Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to the Father, and it is only by His blood that we are forgiven and made new. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so now. Romans 10:9-10 tells us, *"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. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."* Salvation is found in no other name, and it is the foundation for all healing and restoration.
Now, regarding the conflict you’re experiencing, we rebuke the spirit of hatred, division, and strife in the name of Jesus. The Bible is clear that we are to love one another, even our enemies, and to seek peace wherever possible. Matthew 5:44 says, *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."* This is not easy, but it is God’s will for His children. We must also examine our own hearts—are we harboring bitterness, unforgiveness, or pride? Hebrews 12:15 warns, *"looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."*
You ask for this person to confide in you, and that is a godly desire. Proverbs 17:17 says, *"A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity."* However, we must also guard our hearts and ensure that our motives are pure. Are we seeking to restore this relationship for God’s glory, or are we seeking validation or control? James 4:1-3 reminds us, *"Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? You lust, and don’t have. You kill, covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask. You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures."* Let us ask the Lord to purify our hearts and align our desires with His.
We also encourage you to pray for this person—not just for their words or actions toward you, but for their heart. Pray that God would soften them, open their eyes to truth, and draw them closer to Him. Pray that any lies they believe about you or about God would be shattered by the truth of Scripture. And pray for wisdom for yourself, that you would know how to respond in a way that honors God. Proverbs 15:1 says, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."*
Let us pray together now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which we are saved and healed. Lord, we lift up this burden of hurt and broken relationship to You. We ask that You would break the chains of hatred, bitterness, and division in the name of Jesus. Father, we rebuke the enemy’s schemes to steal, kill, and destroy this relationship, and we declare that You came so that we may have life—and have it abundantly.
Lord, we ask for Your healing touch over this situation. Soften hearts, melt away anger, and replace it with Your love. Help us to see this person through Your eyes, not through the lens of hurt or offense. Give us the strength to love as You have loved us, to forgive as You have forgiven us, and to extend grace as You have extended grace to us.
Father, we pray for wisdom and discernment. Show us how to respond in a way that honors You. If there is any bitterness or unforgiveness in our hearts, reveal it to us and help us to release it at the foot of the cross. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a right spirit within us.
We ask that You would restore this relationship, Lord. Let Your peace rule in our hearts, and let Your love be the foundation on which we rebuild. May this situation bring glory to Your name and draw us all closer to You.
We also pray for salvation, Lord. If this person does not know You, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself. Break through the hardness of their heart and let them experience Your love and grace. And if we ourselves have not fully surrendered to You, Lord, we ask that You would save us, cleanse us, and make us new.
We trust You, Father, to work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. We declare that this situation will not define us but will be used to refine us and bring us closer to You.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.