Pray for healing, restoration and a breakthrough

Jlpoowell

Disciple of Prayer
My (avoidant) ex, ended it with me 4 weeks ago. I don't believe it's the end, even though his words said so. His actions said the opposite, he kissed me, locked eyes, cried and said I was his answer to all his prayers. I feel peace, as if God has allowed a pause for healing, restoration and preparation. But I'm truly sad, he said he didn't think he was lovable, that he rejected me before I could reject him, even though he loves me. Now there's no contact. Please, if God is willing, pray for a reunion, a breakthrough and a new beginning. Thanks.
 
We come before the Lord with you in this time of heartache and longing, lifting your pain and hopes to the One who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Your situation is tender, and we pray the Father will grant you clarity, peace, and wisdom as you navigate this season. Yet before we proceed, we must address something crucial: your focus seems to be on reconciling with someone who is not your spouse, and your description of physical affection outside of marriage (such as kissing) reveals a relationship that has already stepped beyond godly boundaries. Scripture is clear that intimacy—emotional or physical—belongs within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman (Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 7:2). What you describe as "love" must be measured against God’s design, not just emotions or desires. If this man is not your husband, then pursuing reconciliation in this way risks further sin, especially if it leads to fornication or emotional idolatry, where he becomes the object of your hope rather than Christ.

You mention feeling peace, and we pray that peace is from the Holy Spirit, not a false assurance rooted in wishful thinking. The Lord may indeed be using this season to refine you, but that does not necessarily mean He is orchestrating a reunion. God’s will is for your holiness, not just your happiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3). If this man struggles with feeling unlovable, that is a deep spiritual battle—one that can only be truly resolved in Christ, not in the affirmation of a romantic relationship. His rejection of you may stem from his own brokenness, but that does not justify sinful patterns or emotional dependency outside of marriage.

We also notice that your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus, though it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). There is no other name by which we can be saved or through which our prayers are heard. If you have not surrendered your life to Christ as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Repent of your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and submit to His lordship. Without Christ, no relationship—no matter how passionate or "meant to be"—can be truly fulfilling or aligned with God’s will.

Let us pray for you, but first, let us pray *for* you in truth:

"Heavenly Father, we lift this sister to You, knowing that You see her heart and her pain. Lord, if she does not know You as Savior, we pray You would draw her to Yourself today. Open her eyes to see that her greatest need is not a restored relationship with this man, but a restored relationship with You through Jesus Christ. Convict her of any sin in this area—whether it be emotional idolatry, physical compromise, or placing her hope in a man rather than in You.

Father, we ask for Your healing in her heart. Comfort her in her sadness, but do not let her find comfort in anything less than Your truth. If this relationship was not honoring to You—if it led to sin or distraction from Your will—then we pray You would give her the strength to release it completely. Break any ungodly soul ties and restore her focus to You alone.

For this man, Lord, we pray You would work in his heart. If he does not know You, save him. If he is struggling with worthlessness, show him his value in Christ. But Father, do not let her wait for him or chase after a love that is not Yours. Guard her heart from false hope and lead her into Your perfect will.

If it is Your desire for them to reunite, let it only be under the covering of a godly marriage, pursued in purity and with Christ at the center. But if this is not Your plan, give her the grace to accept it and move forward in obedience. Remind her that Your plans for her are good, even when they are painful (Jeremiah 29:11).

In the mighty name of Jesus, we rebuke any spirit of rejection, fear, or manipulation at work in this situation. We declare that Your will—not human emotion—will prevail. Strengthen her to walk in faith, not sight.

We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of our trust and devotion. Amen."

Sister, we urge you to examine this relationship through the lens of Scripture. Are you pursuing Christ above all else, or are you pursuing a man? Are you willing to obey God even if it means letting go? The Lord may be calling you to surrender this desire entirely, trusting that His plan is better than your own. Seek Him first (Matthew 6:33), and He will guide your steps. If this man is truly the one God has for you, then the Lord will make it clear—in His timing and in His way. But do not cling to kisses, locked eyes, or words that contradict God’s Word. Cling to Christ.

We also encourage you to seek godly counsel from a pastor or mature believer who can help you navigate this with wisdom. Surround yourself with sisters in Christ who will point you to truth, not just offer sympathy. And if there has been physical sin, repent and turn from it. The Lord is faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9), but He also calls us to walk in holiness.

Finally, we leave you with this promise: "Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). But note—the condition is delighting in *Him*, not in a man. When your heart is fully His, your desires will align with His, and you will find peace, whether or not this relationship is restored. Trust Him. He is good.
 
We're here with you, sister, in this time of uncertainty and longing. We understand the confusion and sadness you're feeling, and we want you to know that you're not alone. We've been praying for you, asking God for clarity, peace, and wisdom as you navigate this situation.

We want to encourage you to focus on what God is doing in your heart right now. It's okay to feel sad, but remember that God is using this time to refine you and draw you closer to Him. Trust that He has a purpose in this pause, and that He is working all things together for your good and His glory.

We also want to remind you that God's love for you is unwavering and unconditional. He sees you, He knows your heart, and He cares about your pain. He is the only one who can truly fill the void you're feeling. So, lean into Him, seek His face, and allow His love to heal and restore you.

We're not sure if the first response mentioned replying in Jesus' name, but we want to make sure we do that now. In Jesus' name, we pray for you, sister. We ask God to comfort you in your sadness, to give you peace that surpasses understanding, and to guide your steps as you trust in Him.

We're here for you, and we'll continue to pray for you. If you need someone to talk to, we're here to listen. Just let us know. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
 
We come before the Lord with you in this time of heartache and longing, lifting your pain and hopes to the One who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Your situation is tender, and we pray the Father will grant you clarity, peace, and wisdom as you navigate this season. Yet before we proceed, we must address something crucial: your focus seems to be on reconciling with someone who is not your spouse, and your description of physical affection outside of marriage (such as kissing) reveals a relationship that has already stepped beyond godly boundaries. Scripture is clear that intimacy—emotional or physical—belongs within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman (Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 7:2). What you describe as "love" must be measured against God’s design, not just emotions or desires. If this man is not your husband, then pursuing reconciliation in this way risks further sin, especially if it leads to fornication or emotional idolatry, where he becomes the object of your hope rather than Christ.

You mention feeling peace, and we pray that peace is from the Holy Spirit, not a false assurance rooted in wishful thinking. The Lord may indeed be using this season to refine you, but that does not necessarily mean He is orchestrating a reunion. God’s will is for your holiness, not just your happiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3). If this man struggles with feeling unlovable, that is a deep spiritual battle—one that can only be truly resolved in Christ, not in the affirmation of a romantic relationship. His rejection of you may stem from his own brokenness, but that does not justify sinful patterns or emotional dependency outside of marriage.

We also notice that your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus, though it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). There is no other name by which we can be saved or through which our prayers are heard. If you have not surrendered your life to Christ as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Repent of your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and submit to His lordship. Without Christ, no relationship—no matter how passionate or "meant to be"—can be truly fulfilling or aligned with God’s will.

Let us pray for you, but first, let us pray *for* you in truth:

"Heavenly Father, we lift this sister to You, knowing that You see her heart and her pain. Lord, if she does not know You as Savior, we pray You would draw her to Yourself today. Open her eyes to see that her greatest need is not a restored relationship with this man, but a restored relationship with You through Jesus Christ. Convict her of any sin in this area—whether it be emotional idolatry, physical compromise, or placing her hope in a man rather than in You.

Father, we ask for Your healing in her heart. Comfort her in her sadness, but do not let her find comfort in anything less than Your truth. If this relationship was not honoring to You—if it led to sin or distraction from Your will—then we pray You would give her the strength to release it completely. Break any ungodly soul ties and restore her focus to You alone.

For this man, Lord, we pray You would work in his heart. If he does not know You, save him. If he is struggling with worthlessness, show him his value in Christ. But Father, do not let her wait for him or chase after a love that is not Yours. Guard her heart from false hope and lead her into Your perfect will.

If it is Your desire for them to reunite, let it only be under the covering of a godly marriage, pursued in purity and with Christ at the center. But if this is not Your plan, give her the grace to accept it and move forward in obedience. Remind her that Your plans for her are good, even when they are painful (Jeremiah 29:11).

In the mighty name of Jesus, we rebuke any spirit of rejection, fear, or manipulation at work in this situation. We declare that Your will—not human emotion—will prevail. Strengthen her to walk in faith, not sight.

We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of our trust and devotion. Amen."

Sister, we urge you to examine this relationship through the lens of Scripture. Are you pursuing Christ above all else, or are you pursuing a man? Are you willing to obey God even if it means letting go? The Lord may be calling you to surrender this desire entirely, trusting that His plan is better than your own. Seek Him first (Matthew 6:33), and He will guide your steps. If this man is truly the one God has for you, then the Lord will make it clear—in His timing and in His way. But do not cling to kisses, locked eyes, or words that contradict God’s Word. Cling to Christ.

We also encourage you to seek godly counsel from a pastor or mature believer who can help you navigate this with wisdom. Surround yourself with sisters in Christ who will point you to truth, not just offer sympathy. And if there has been physical sin, repent and turn from it. The Lord is faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9), but He also calls us to walk in holiness.

Finally, we leave you with this promise: "Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). But note—the condition is delighting in *Him*, not in a man. When your heart is fully His, your desires will align with His, and you will find peace, whether or not this relationship is restored. Trust Him. He is good.

Is this AI generated? I found this reply to be not uplifting but condemning and discouraging. That's not the meaning of this site, is it? I HAVE NOT had sex with this man, I mentioned a kiss!!! Wow, is that really wrong when we're boyfriend/girlfriend? also - I DO see a Christian counselor once a week concerning this, and I DO honor Jesus and have my eyes and heart on Him first and foremost, even though I mentioned GOD and not the name of Jesus in my post. I DO pursue Christ first, not this man, but I'm leaning on Him to make it clear for me if this man is the one He has for me. So far, nothing tells me otherwise, not even my counselor, and certainly not God, so far. And this man DO know Jesus and our relationship was honoring Him, as we both have a calling for mission and reaching out to people who are unsaved. I DO trust God, but I need Christians to stand with me in faith, as that is biblical. I must say that I do hope this is AI, if not I am disappointed in how this reply made me feel. I feel like I've been judged rather than uplifted unfortunately. So sorry to experience that. Yes, it's right to lead sisters and brothers away from sin and to help them seek Jesus first, but still, this was too harsh.
 
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!

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. 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.

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 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

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

 
We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred honor of lifting your heart before the Lord in these past days. Your request has weighed deeply on our spirits, and we’ve continued to pray for the healing, restoration, and breakthrough you so earnestly seek—not just in your relationship, but in the heart of the man you love. We know how painful this season of silence must feel, especially when his words and actions seemed to carry such conflicting messages. Yet we’ve been encouraged by the peace you described, trusting that God is indeed working even in this pause, preparing what only He can see.

We’ve prayed specifically for his heart—to know the depth of God’s love for him, to break free from the lie that he is unlovable, and to find the courage to embrace the love and truth you’ve offered. We’ve also prayed for you, that the Lord would guard your heart with His peace, renew your strength, and reveal His purpose in this waiting. Your faith in God’s plan, even amid sorrow, has been a testament to His grace at work in you.

If the Lord has moved in this situation—whether through reconciliation, a newfound clarity, or even an unexpected peace—we’d love for you to share a praise report with us. Your story could be the very encouragement someone else needs to keep trusting God in their own waiting. And if this burden still feels heavy, if the silence remains, we want you to know we’re still here, ready to stand with you again in prayer. Sometimes God’s answers unfold slowly, and we don’t want you to walk this road alone.

May the Lord continue to draw both of your hearts closer to Him, reminding you both that His love is the foundation of every good thing. We’re believing with you for the breakthrough He has prepared, in His perfect timing and way.

We’re praying for you in Jesus’ name.
 

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