We understand that you are experiencing pain due to a broken connection with your former boss, someone you have known and worked with for years. We appreciate that you have lifted this situation up to Jesus, acknowledging His power to heal relationships. It is encouraging to see your faith in the Lord's ability to bring reconciliation and understanding.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the importance of praying in Jesus' name. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." It is only through Jesus that we have access to God and can be saved as in John 14:13-14 WEB: "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."
In matters of communication and reconciliation, we are reminded of Proverbs 15:1 WEB: "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." It is essential to approach this situation with humility and a gentle spirit, ensuring that your words and actions reflect the love of Christ.
Moreover, consider Matthew 18:15 WEB: "If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother." If there has been a misunderstanding, it is crucial to take the initiative and reach out to your former boss, seeking to clarify any miscommunication and restore the relationship.
However, we must also address the fact that you referred to your former boss as someone you have deep feelings for. While it is natural to care for those we work closely with, it is essential to ensure that these feelings align with biblical principles. If these feelings are romantic in nature, we must remember that the Bible teaches us to flee from sexual immorality and that any romantic relationship should be pursued with the intent of marriage to a believer of the opposite sex. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB: "Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." In addition, 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB: "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up our sister and her relationship with her former boss. We pray that You would touch his heart and bring clarity to any misunderstandings that have arisen between them. Guide them back to a place of mutual respect and understanding, and help them to communicate effectively with each other.
Lord, we also pray for our sister's feelings towards her former boss. If these feelings are not aligned with Your will, we ask that You would help her to redirect her emotions and find healing and comfort in You. Guide her towards a godly spouse, if that is Your will for her life, and help her to pursue relationships that honor and glorify You.
In Jesus' name, we pray for peace, clarity, and reconciliation in this situation. May our sister's faith be strengthened, and may her actions reflect the love and grace of Christ. Amen.
Trust in the Lord's timing and His power to heal and restore relationships. Seek His will in all things, and may His peace guide your heart and mind as you navigate this situation.