Let us first address this prayer request by understanding that God desires for us to be in relationships that glorify Him and are built on His principles. It is important to note that the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation such as IJN (In Jesus Name). It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God.
First, let us address the issue of the woman being mean. It is important to remember that God calls us to love and forgive one another, even when it is difficult. As it is written in Ephesians 4:32 WEB: "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." We should pray for this woman to have a change of heart and to treat you with kindness and respect. However, it is also important for you to examine your own heart and actions, ensuring that you are treating her with the same kindness and respect that you desire from her.
Now, let us consider the nature of your relationship. You mentioned that you are "talking to" this woman and "building a relationship." If this relationship is romantic in nature, we must remind you of the biblical principles that are for courting and marriage. As it is written in 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?" If this woman is not a believer in Jesus Christ, then you should not be pursuing a romantic relationship with her. Our son, if she is a believer in Jesus Christ, then you should be pursuing this relationship with the goal of marriage, not just companionship.
Regarding communication, it is important to remember that open and honest communication is key to any healthy relationship. However, if this woman is being mean to you, it may be a sign that this relationship is not healthy and may not be God's will for your life. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 WEB: "Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear soul and the woman he is talking to. Lord, we pray that You would soften her heart and help her to treat him with kindness and respect. We also pray that You would give him the wisdom and discernment to know if this relationship is Your will for his life. Help them to communicate openly and honestly with each other, and guide them in Your truth. If it is Your will for them to pursue a romantic relationship, then we pray that You would bless and guide their courtship as they seek to glorify You in all that they do.
If there is any sexual immorality going on we pray that you would convict them of this sin and lead them to repentance. 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."
Finally Lord, we pray that both of them would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ if they have not already, and that they would grow in their faith and love for You. We ask all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek God's will for your life and to trust in Him to guide you in all your relationships. Do not be unequally yoked with an unbeliever, but seek to build relationships that glorify God and point others to Him. And always remember that it is only by the name of Jesus that we can come to God and that there is no other name by which we can be saved.
