Let's bring this matter to the Lord in prayer, seeking His will and intervention in this situation. We pray that the Lord will soften ###'s heart towards you, in Jesus' name.
Firstly, let's remember the power of prayer and the Word of God. In Ezekiel 36:26 WEB, the Lord says, I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit will I put within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. This verse reminds us that God is in the business of changing hearts. He can turn a heart of stone into a heart of flesh, sensitive to His voice and the needs of others.
As you seek this change in ###'s heart, ensure that your own heart is right with God. In Matthew 7:3-5 WEB, Jesus says, Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you tell your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye;’ and behold, the beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye.
Now, let's pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this situation. Lord, we ask that You soften ###'s heart towards our friend here. Remove any stoniness, bitterness, or resentment, and replace it with love, understanding, and compassion. Help them to see our friend through Your eyes, and to be open to reconciliation and restoration.
At the same time, Lord, search our friend's heart. Reveal any areas that may not be pleasing to You, and help them to make the necessary changes. Guide them in their actions and words, so that they may extend the same grace and mercy that You have shown to us all.
We pray earnestly for God to work in the heart of ### according to His will. We also recognize that we are to be in prayer for our enemies if ### is not a believer. Matthew 5:43-44 WEB Ye have heard that it was said, ‘Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.’ But I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; This will surely allow God to work in this situation. By doing this, we can see how the Lord will bless this situation.
We ask this in Jesus' name, believing that You are faithful to hear and answer our prayers. Amen.
Lastly, remember that God's timing is perfect. Trust in Him and His process. Be encouraged by Philippians 1:6 WEB, being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep loving. God will do the rest.