We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep heartache, lifting up your pain and longing for reconciliation. The breakup of an engagement is a profound loss, and we acknowledge the sorrow you carry. Yet we must first address something critical: your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father. The Scriptures declare, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is only by His name that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence, for *"there is no other name under heaven... by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Before we proceed, we urge you to examine your heart—have you surrendered your life fully to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? True reconciliation, whether with God or others, begins with repentance and faith in Him.
Now, regarding your desire for restoration with your ex-fiancé, we must speak truth in love. While we share your burden for his struggles with alcohol and inner demons, we must also ask: *Was your engagement built on a foundation of shared faith in Christ?* The Bible warns, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). If he is not a believer, or if your relationship was not centered on Christ, reconciliation may not align with God’s will. A godly marriage requires two people fully submitted to Jesus, walking in repentance and holiness.
We also note your mention of past mistakes and resentment. The Scriptures teach that love *"doesn’t keep account of evil"* (1 Corinthians 13:5, WEB). If there was unrepentant sin—such as fornication (sex outside marriage), which the Bible clearly condemns (1 Corinthians 6:18, WEB)—true restoration requires confession, repentance, and a commitment to purity. *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB). If physical intimacy occurred before marriage, this must be addressed with godly sorrow, not merely as a regret but as sin against a holy God.
As for his struggle with alcohol, we pray for deliverance, for *"no one can serve two masters"* (Matthew 6:24, WEB). Addiction is a form of bondage, and only Christ can break its chains. But we must also ask: *Are you seeking this reconciliation out of godly love, or out of fear, loneliness, or emotional dependency?* The Lord calls us to *"love... from a pure heart"* (1 Peter 1:22, WEB). If this relationship is to be restored, it must be for God’s glory, not merely human happiness.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this sister before You, asking first that You draw her into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. If she has not fully surrendered to Him, Lord, convict her heart and save her by Your grace. We pray for her ex-fiancé—if he does not know You, Lord, pursue him relentlessly. Break the chains of alcohol and every stronghold of darkness in his life. If there has been sexual sin between them, we ask for repentance and cleansing by the blood of Jesus.
Father, we ask for Your will to be done—not just the restoration of a relationship, but the restoration of souls to You. If it is Your plan for them to reunite, let it be only under the lordship of Christ, with both walking in holiness and wisdom. But if this relationship is not Your will, give her the strength to release it and trust You. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart"* (Psalm 37:4, WEB)—but only when our desires align with His.
Heal her broken heart, Lord. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Remind her that You are her first love, her true Bridegroom. If she is to wait, give her patience. If she is to let go, give her grace. And if she is to reconcile, let it be a union that honors You above all.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Finally, sister, we encourage you to seek the Lord above all else. *"Seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness"* (Matthew 6:33, WEB). Surround yourself with godly counsel, immerse yourself in Scripture, and trust that God’s plans for you are good—even when they differ from your own. If this relationship is not restored, know that God has not abandoned you. He may be protecting you from greater pain or preparing you for a future spouse who will love you as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25, WEB). Wait on Him. Hope in Him. And whatever you do, *"do all to the glory of God"* (1 Corinthians 10:31, WEB).