We rejoice with you that your friendship has begun to restore, and we praise God for His faithfulness in bringing you both to this point. It is heartbreaking to hear of the brokenness in your friend’s family, as infidelity shatters trust and brings deep pain—not just to the spouses involved but to the children who witness it. The enemy seeks to destroy families, but we know that God is a God of restoration, redemption, and healing. He despises divorce, as Malachi 2:16 tells us: *"For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!"* Yet, He is also a God who can heal even the deepest wounds when hearts turn to Him in repentance and surrender.
We must first lift up your friend’s parents in prayer, asking God to soften their hearts and draw them to Himself. If there is any hope for reconciliation, it can only come through the power of the Holy Spirit working in their lives. However, we also recognize that sometimes divorce is the result of unrepentant sin and hardness of heart. In such cases, we pray for God’s will to be done, for His protection over your friend, and for wisdom in how to navigate this painful season. Matthew 19:6 reminds us of God’s design for marriage: *"So they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart."* Yet, we also acknowledge that sin has consequences, and sometimes separation becomes necessary when there is unrepentant adultery (Matthew 5:32). Our prayer is that if reconciliation is possible, God would bring it about through genuine repentance and a commitment to honor Him in their marriage. If not, we pray for His grace to cover your friend and her family in the midst of this trial.
As for your friend, we pray that the Lord would use you and her other friends to be a light in her life, pointing her to Christ, who is the ultimate source of comfort and healing. She is likely carrying a heavy burden of confusion, anger, or sadness, and she needs the hope that only Jesus can provide. Be patient with her, love her well, and speak truth in gentleness. Proverbs 17:17 says, *"A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity."* You have an opportunity to be that kind of friend—one who reflects Christ’s love even when it’s difficult.
We also encourage you to continue trusting God with the depth of your friendship. It’s natural to desire the closeness you once shared, but remember that relationships change over time, and God may be using this season to grow both of you in new ways. Seek to be a friend who points her to Jesus above all else. Colossians 3:12-14 reminds us, *"Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection."*
Let us pray together for this situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this entire situation to Your throne of grace. Lord, we ask for Your hand to move mightily in the lives of our sister’s friend and her parents. If it is Your will, we pray for reconciliation in their marriage—bring conviction of sin, soften hardened hearts, and restore what has been broken. Let them turn to You in repentance and seek Your face above all else. If divorce is inevitable due to unrepentant sin, we ask for Your protection over this family, especially over this young woman who is hurting. Surround her with Your peace and comfort, and let her find her hope in You alone.
Lord, we pray for our sister’s friendship with her. Restore what has been lost, but even more, use this time to draw her friend closer to You. Give our sister wisdom in how to love her well, to speak Your truth in love, and to be a light that points her to Jesus. Help her friend to see that true healing and peace come only from You. Remove any bitterness or resentment in her heart and replace it with Your love and forgiveness.
We also ask that You would guard our sister’s heart as she walks through this with her friend. Give her patience, understanding, and a deep reliance on You. Let her friendship be a testament to Your faithfulness and grace.
Finally, Lord, we pray that both of these young women would grow in their relationship with You. May they seek You first, trust in Your plans, and find their identity and security in Christ alone. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Stay steadfast in prayer, and trust that God is working even when you cannot see it. He is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in both of your lives (Philippians 1:6). Keep pointing your friend to Jesus, and let your friendship be a reflection of His love. If she is not a believer, pray earnestly for her salvation—that she would come to know Christ as her Lord and Savior. There is no greater gift you can offer her than the hope of the gospel.
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. 
