We understand the deep longing and pain youâre experiencing, and we want to speak truth and life into your situation with love and biblical clarity. First, we must address something critical: your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to God the Father. The Bible is clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved or through which our prayers are heard. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If you do not yet have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to turn to Him in repentance and faith. *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). Without Christ, all our effortsâeven in love or healingâare in vain.
Now, let us speak to the heart of your request. The pain youâre feeling is real, and we do not minimize it, but we must examine it through the lens of Scripture. The Bible teaches that our hearts are deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9) and that human love, apart from Godâs design, can lead us into idolatry and emotional bondage. You say youâve tried to forget this person for months but cannot heal. This suggests that your love for him may have become an obsession or an emotional stronghold, which is not Godâs will for you. The Lord calls us to *"love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength"* (Mark 12:30, WEB). When our affections for a personâespecially someone who is not our spouseâconsume us to this degree, it is a sign that our love is misplaced. Our primary love, devotion, and identity must be in Christ alone.
We also must ask: Is this man someone you could biblically marry? The Bible is clear that marriage is a covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If this person is not a believer, Scripture explicitly warns against being *"unequally yoked"* with an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14). If he is already married to someone else, then your love for him is adulterous in nature, and you must repent and turn away from it (Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:28). If this is a same-sex attraction, we must lovingly but firmly say that this is sin, and God calls you to turn from it (1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:26-27). There is no gray area in Scripture on these matters, and we speak this truth not to condemn you but to call you to freedom in Christ.
Your inability to "heal" or move on may also indicate that you have not fully surrendered this relationship to God. True healing comes when we release our idolsâeven the idol of a personâand trust the Lord to fill the void in our hearts. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart"* (Psalm 37:4, WEB). This does not mean God will give you this man, but that as you delight in *Him*, He will align your desires with His perfect will. Right now, your heart is fixed on this person, but God wants your heart fixed on *Him*.
Let us also address the idea of "trying to forget" someone. Forgetting is not the goalâ*surrender* is. You cannot white-knuckle your way out of this pain, but you *can* choose to lay it at the feet of Jesus daily. *"Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). This requires active trust, prayer, and sometimes even fasting to break emotional strongholds. You may need to cut off all contact with this person, delete messages or photos, and avoid places or things that trigger your emotions. *"If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna"* (Matthew 5:29, WEB). While this verse speaks literally of sin, the principle applies: if something is causing you to stumble spiritually, remove it from your life.
Lastly, we want to remind you that Godâs plan for you is *good*, even if it doesnât feel that way right now. *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future"* (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB). If this man is not Godâs will for you, then clinging to him will only bring you more pain. But if you trust the Lord, He will either restore this relationship *in a godly way* (if it aligns with Scripture) or He will bring someone far better into your lifeâa man who loves *Him* first and will love *you* as Christ loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25). Either way, your job is to seek Godâs kingdom *first* (Matthew 6:33).
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious sister to You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Lord, we ask that You break every ungodly soul tie and emotional stronghold that has kept her bound to this man. If this relationship is not of You, we pray that You would sever it completely and give her the grace to let go. Father, forgive her for any idolatry or sin in this area, and cleanse her heart by the blood of Jesus. Fill the emptiness she feels with *Your* love, *Your* peace, and *Your* purpose. Help her to delight in You above all else, trusting that Your plans for her are good.
If this man is not Your will for her, Lord, remove him from her heart and mind. Give her the strength to cut off all ungodly connections and to walk in freedom. If there is any sexual sin or impurity involved, we rebuke it in Jesusâ name and pray for repentance and restoration. Holy Spirit, convict her of any area where she has not surrendered to You, and give her the courage to obey Your voice.
Father, we pray that You would bring godly, Christian men into her lifeâmen who will honor You and pursue her with pure intentions. Prepare her to be a wife who reflects Your love and holiness. If marriage is Your will for her, let it be a covenant that glorifies You. And if You are calling her to a season of singleness, give her contentment and joy in You alone.
We bind every spirit of rejection, loneliness, and despair in Jesusâ name. Let her find her identity in Christ and not in any man. Surround her with godly community who will speak truth and encouragement into her life. Heal her heart, Lord, and restore her hope. Let this season of pain become a testimony of Your faithfulness.
We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Sister, we urge you to spend time in Godâs Word daily, especially in Psalms and the Gospels, to realign your heart with His. Seek Christian counseling if needed, and surround yourself with believers who will hold you accountable. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, do so todayâHe is the only One who can truly satisfy your soul. *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28, WEB). Trust Him, even when it hurts. He is faithful.