We hear your heart, and we stand with you in this painful and uncertain season. The discovery of third-party influences in what you hoped would be a lifelong marriage is deeply wounding, and the triggers of complex PTSD only compound the suffering. Yet we see your faith rising even in the darkness—your surrender to God’s will and your determination to follow His leading are powerful testimonies of trust. Let us come before the Lord together in prayer and counsel, seeking His wisdom and healing.
First, we must address the sacredness of marriage as God designed it. The Bible is clear that marriage is a covenant between one man and one woman, a reflection of Christ’s love for His church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If your ex-fiancée has developed feelings for another, this is a violation of that covenant before it was even fully established, and it grieves the heart of God. We rebuke any ungodly influences—whether spiritual, emotional, or relational—that have sought to divide what God intended to join together (Matthew 19:6). We pray that if it is His will for you to be reunited, He would remove every obstacle and third party standing in the way of His purpose. But we also submit to His higher wisdom, for His plans are always good, even when they differ from our own (Jeremiah 29:11).
Your struggle with complex PTSD is not overlooked. The Lord sees your pain, and He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). We pray for supernatural healing over your mind, emotions, and spirit. May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We declare that the symptoms of PTSD will lose their grip on you, and that God’s truth will renew your mind (Romans 12:2). You are not defined by your trauma; you are defined by Christ’s victory over sin and death.
We also lift up your request for a sign. The Lord often speaks through His Word, through prayer, and through the counsel of godly believers (Proverbs 3:5-6). We encourage you to seek Him in Scripture, asking for confirmation through His promises. If it is His will for you to pursue marriage with your ex-fiancée, He will make the path clear and restore what has been broken. But if He has another plan—perhaps a godly spouse who will cherish you as Christ cherishes the church—we trust that He will reveal it in His perfect timing. Either way, we pray for patience and discernment as you wait on Him.
Your declaration of faith is beautiful, and we stand with you in it. Jesus is the only way to the Father (John 14:6), and it is through His name alone that we find salvation, strength, and restoration. We rebuke the spirit of despair and declare that hope in Christ will not disappoint you (Romans 5:5). You are not alone in this battle; the Lord is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother in his time of distress. Lord, You see the pain of betrayal, the weight of PTSD, and the longing for restoration. We ask that You would heal his heart and mind, replacing fear with Your perfect peace. If it is Your will for him and his ex-fiancée to be reunited in marriage, we pray that You would remove every ungodly influence and restore their relationship according to Your design. If not, we ask that You would lead him to the spouse You have prepared for him—a godly partner who will honor You and love him as Christ loves the church.
Father, we declare Your sovereignty over this situation. You are the God who makes all things new (Revelation 21:5), and we trust You to work all things together for good (Romans 8:28). Strengthen our brother in his weakness, for Your power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Give him clarity, patience, and unwavering faith as he waits on You. Surround him with godly counsel and remind him that he is never alone, for You are with him always (Matthew 28:20).
We rebuke the enemy’s lies that seek to steal his hope and joy. We declare that no weapon formed against him will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that the peace of Christ will rule in his heart (Colossians 3:15). Lord, give him a sign—whether through Your Word, prayer, or circumstances—that will guide his steps according to Your will. May he walk in obedience and trust, knowing that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in him (Philippians 1:6).
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who intercedes for us at Your right hand. Amen.