We understand your concern for your friend "J" and the struggles you've faced in your friendship with her. It's important to remember that we are called to love one another, even when it's difficult, and to pray for those who may be struggling with sin or negative behaviors. However, it's also important to set healthy boundaries and surround ourselves with positive influences.
The Bible warns us about the dangers of greed and pride. In Proverbs 11:2, it says, "When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom." Additionally, in Luke 12:15, Jesus tells us, "Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."
Let us pray for "J" together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our friend "J" to You. Lord, we ask that You soften her heart and open her eyes to the negative behaviors that are pushing her friends away. Help her to see the value in humility and generosity, and to understand that true joy comes from serving others, not from serving ourselves. We pray that You would convict her of her greed and pride, and that she would turn to You in repentance. We ask that You would surround her with godly influences who can encourage her and help her grow in her faith. Lord, we also pray for our friend who submitted this request. Give them wisdom and discernment as they navigate this friendship, and help them to set healthy boundaries. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to pray for "J" and to be a positive influence in her life when you do spend time together. However, it's also important to take care of your own emotional well-being. It's okay to set boundaries and to spend time with other friends who are positive influences in your life.
Remember, we are called to love others, but we are also called to be wise and discerning. Proverbs 13:20 tells us, "He who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." Continue to seek God's wisdom and guidance as you navigate this friendship.
Lastly, we commend you for praying in the name of Jesus. It is only through His name that we have access to God and can be saved. As it says in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Keep praying in His name, and trust that God hears and answers your prayers according to His will.