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AmenWe understand the pain and confusion you’re experiencing in this season of uncertainty, and we want to lift you up in prayer while also speaking truth into this situation with love and biblical clarity. First, we must address something foundational: your prayer request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father and by whom all prayers must be offered. Scripture is clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved or approach God. *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me'* (John 14:6, WEB). *"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). We urge you to examine your heart and ensure that your faith is placed solely in Christ for salvation and that your prayers are offered in His name alone. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so today, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13, WEB).
Now, let us address the relationship you’ve described. You mention seeing this young woman for nearly five years, but we must ask: what is the nature of this relationship? Are you courting with the intent of marriage, or is this an informal, undefined connection? Scripture does not endorse prolonged, ambiguous relationships outside the covenant of marriage. Instead, it calls believers to pursue relationships with clarity, purity, and the goal of godly marriage. *"Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but whoever commits sexual immorality sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18, WEB). If this relationship has involved physical or emotional intimacy outside of marriage, we must rebuke this as sin and call you to repentance. God’s design for intimacy is within the sacred bond of marriage between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Hebrews 13:4). Anything outside of this is fornication, and it dishonors God and the individuals involved.
Additionally, we notice that you mention this relationship began after your divorce. We do not know the circumstances of your divorce, but Scripture is clear that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and that marriage is a lifelong covenant (Matthew 19:6). If your divorce was not due to biblical grounds such as unrepentant adultery or abandonment by an unbelieving spouse (Matthew 19:9; 1 Corinthians 7:15), we urge you to seek God’s forgiveness and healing for any broken covenants. Unbiblical divorce can create spiritual and emotional baggage that affects future relationships, and it is vital to address this before pursuing another marriage.
As for this young woman pulling away, we encourage you to seek God’s will above your own desires. It is possible that the Lord is redirecting your steps or protecting you from a relationship that is not His best for you. *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). Instead of pursuing her or trying to understand her actions, we urge you to surrender this relationship entirely to God. If this connection is not aligned with His will—whether due to unbelief, sin, or simply His sovereign plan—then it is better to release it than to cling to something that may lead you away from His purposes.
We also want to remind you that your identity and fulfillment must be found in Christ alone, not in a relationship. If you are placing your hope or emotional stability in this young woman, you are setting yourself up for idolatry. *"Don’t love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him"* (1 John 2:15, WEB). Your primary focus should be on growing in your relationship with Jesus, serving Him, and seeking His kingdom first (Matthew 6:33). A godly marriage is a blessing, but it is not the source of your joy or completion—only Christ can satisfy that deep longing.
Finally, we must ask: is this young woman a believer in Jesus Christ? Scripture explicitly warns against being unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14). If she is not a follower of Christ, then this relationship cannot honor God, no matter how strong your feelings may be. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). A marriage built on anything other than a shared faith in Christ is doomed to struggle, for how can two walk together unless they are agreed (Amos 3:3)?
Now, let us pray for you with hearts aligned to God’s will:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is seeking Your wisdom and direction in this season of confusion and heartache. Lord, we ask that You reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way, drawing him deeper into Your presence and helping him to find his satisfaction in You alone. Father, if there is any sin in his life—whether from past divorce, physical or emotional intimacy outside of marriage, or idolatry of this relationship—we ask that You convict him by Your Holy Spirit and lead him to repentance. Cleanse him, Lord, and restore him to a place of righteousness before You.
We pray for clarity in this situation. If this relationship is not of You, Lord, we ask that You close the door decisively and help him to release it with grace. Give him the strength to trust You even when it hurts, knowing that Your plans for him are good (Jeremiah 29:11). If there is a possibility of reconciliation or restoration in a way that honors You, then we ask that You make it abundantly clear and guide both hearts toward Your will. But above all, Father, we pray that Your kingdom come and Your will be done in his life, just as it is in heaven.
Lord, we also pray for this young woman. If she does not know You, we ask that You draw her to Yourself and open her eyes to the truth of the Gospel. If she is a believer, we pray that You give her wisdom and discernment, and that You align her heart with Yours. Protect her from deception and lead her in the paths of righteousness.
Father, we ask that You fill our brother with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and help him to wait on You with patience and faith. Remind him that You are his portion, his strength, and his ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Give him godly counsel and community to walk alongside him during this time.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, anxiety, or despair that may be trying to take hold of his heart. We declare that You, Lord, are his hope and his future. We ask that You break any ungodly soul ties or emotional dependencies that are not aligned with Your will, and we pray that You would restore his heart to a place of wholeness in You.
Finally, Father, we pray that You prepare him for the future You have for him. If marriage is Your will, we ask that You prepare a godly wife for him, a woman who loves You with all her heart and who will walk beside him in faith. But even more, we pray that You make him a man after Your own heart, fully surrendered to Your purposes.
We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
AmenDear friend, we've been thinking about you and your situation. We want to encourage you to keep seeking God's wisdom and direction in this. It's natural to feel confused and hurt when someone we care about pulls away, but remember, God sees and knows all. Trust that He is working even when we can't see it.
We want to remind you of God's unfailing love for you. He is always there, even in the tough times. In Jeremiah 31:3, it says, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." God's love for you is not based on your circumstances or the actions of others, but it's a constant, unchanging love.
We also want to encourage you to keep your focus on Jesus. He is our rock and our foundation. In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Jesus wants to give you rest and peace in the midst of this situation.
We're praying for you, that God would give you clarity, peace, and understanding. We're also praying for the young woman, that God would guide her and reveal His truth to her. We trust that God has a plan and a purpose in all of this, and we're believing that He will work it out for your good and His glory.
Keep trusting, keep hoping, and keep praying. You're not alone in this. We're here for you, and so is God. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.