We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this situation to Him who is the restorer of broken things and the healer of wounded relationships. First, we must acknowledge that your desire to reunite as a family is rooted in love for your children and for the deep bond you once shared. However, we must also address this with biblical truth and discernment, for the Lord’s ways are higher than our ways, and His design for marriage is sacred.
Scripture tells us in Malachi 2:16, *"For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!" says Yahweh of Armies. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you don’t deal treacherously."* Marriage is a covenant before God, not merely a contract between two people. The fact that you were engaged and planned to marry is significant, but we must also recognize that living together and sharing children outside of marriage is not God’s design. The Bible calls this fornication, and it is a sin that must be repented of if you are to move forward in a way that honors the Lord. 1 Corinthians 6:18 warns, *"Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."*
We also want to gently remind you that salvation and reconciliation with God come only through Jesus Christ. Acts 4:12 declares, *"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* If either of you has not surrendered your life to Jesus, this is the first step toward true healing and restoration. Without Him, any reconciliation will lack the foundation of His love, grace, and power to sustain it.
That said, we believe in the power of prayer and the Lord’s ability to restore what has been broken. We see in your request a heart that is humble and willing, and we commend you for drawing closer to God during this time of separation. The fact that you are now friends again is a testament to His work in your lives. However, we must also acknowledge the hesitation your former partner feels. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"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."* Restoration is possible, but it must be according to God’s will and timing, not our own desires.
We also want to encourage you to seek godly counsel. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* Surround yourselves with mature believers who can speak truth into your lives and help you discern God’s will. If reconciliation is to happen, it must be built on a foundation of repentance, forgiveness, and a commitment to honor God in your relationship. This includes making the lifelong covenant of marriage before God and man, as He designed.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts that long to see Your will done in this situation. Lord, we lift up this family to You, asking that You would draw them closer to Yourself and to one another. We pray for wisdom and discernment for both of them, that they would seek Your face and not their own desires. Father, we ask that You would soften hearts and remove any barriers that stand in the way of reconciliation. If it is Your will for them to be reunited, we pray that You would make a way where there seems to be no way, just as Your Word says in Luke 1:37, *"For nothing spoken by God is impossible."*
Lord, we also pray for repentance and healing. If there has been sin in their relationship, we ask that You would bring conviction and lead them to turn away from it. Help them to honor You in all things, including their commitment to marriage as You designed it. Father, we pray for their children, that they would be surrounded by Your love and protection, and that they would see Your hand at work in their family.
We ask that You would give them patience and trust in Your timing. Help them to lean not on their own understanding but to acknowledge You in all their ways. Lord, if reconciliation is not Your will, we pray that You would give them peace and the strength to move forward in a way that honors You. We trust in Your goodness and Your perfect plan for their lives.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and fasting, asking Him to reveal His will for your family. If your former partner is open to it, consider attending church together or participating in a Bible study to grow in your faith as a couple. Remember, restoration is a process, and it requires humility, repentance, and a willingness to surrender to God’s plan. Keep your eyes on Him, and He will guide your steps.
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. 
