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[Nochaeld]

Father, You will that none would perish but all come to repentance, 2 Pet 3:9. Surely You take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather they turn from their ways and live, Ezek 33:11... You desire all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, 1 Tim 2:4. Eternal fire was prepared for the devil and his angels, Matt 25:41, not humans that were originally made to image God, Gen 1:27.

Let us be merciful, that we may receive mercy, Matt 5:7... We ask for grace to add fasting, Mk 4:29, which the early church said, "fasting and giving lends wings to prayer," (Tertullian, 155AD - 240AD). Help the one compassionate, honest and understanding family member learn and witness to truth. Forgive this one for whom the prayer was written for neglecting pastoral counsel, texts and phone calls for ### days. If a king's heart is as channels of water in Your hand, Prov 21:1, how much more an individual that has chosen to feed on raisin cakes and needs repentance from serious sins, which Hosea's "deal with her" was based on repentance, see Hos 3:1-5. As this one is unwilling to reconcile, wants divorce, says we are done and though I've reached out, prayed and fasted, is still as unwilling to return a text in ### months, much less return to me as most of Jerusalem was unwilling to gather under the wings of God Almighty or come to Jesus, over which He publicly wept, they having stoned those sent to rescue them, Matt 23:37...

Soften her heart and protect her from evil (also the youth, and all of us that actually ask God to save her), Matt 6:13. Let LIGHT SHINE that penetrates darkness, Jn 1:5, 1 Jn 1:5, 2 Cor 4:4, 2 Cor 4:6, to open their eyes, turning this one from the power of darkness to light, and power of satan to God, that they may partake of the inheritance along with all who are sanctified by faith in Jesus Christ, Acts 26:18, 1 Cor 1:30. Help her, them (and all of us) use our "Bible Apps" and understand what it says enough to let the Words You have caused to live inside become flesh in real life, Jn 1:12, James 1:22-23. Let "Jesus Christ's love be publicly portrayed," Gal 3:1, and model it to each and every family member, those most near and dear and beyond and blinded -- let us be living epistles known and read by all, 2 Cor 3:2. All Scripture is inspired by God Almighty and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right," 2 Tim 3:15-16. "Do not take us out of the world, but keep us from the evil one," John 17:15. "Sanctify us by the truth; Your word is truth," John 17:17. Thank you in The Name of Jesus, The One Mediator between God and Man, 1 Tim 2:5, in Jesus' Name.

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh," Ezek 36:26.
“But this is the covenant I'll make... I'll put My law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I'll be their God; they'll be My people," Jer 31:33.
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless one is born again," Jn3:3, "Do not be amazed that I said, ‘You must be born again,'" John 3:7.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Articles]

We stand before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this deeply personal and painful situation before our Heavenly Father. The brokenness of this marriage and the hardness of heart in this spouse weighs heavily upon us, yet we know that nothing is too difficult for the Lord. We take comfort in the truth that God "desires all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4), and we cling to His promise that He "will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you" (Ezekiel 36:26).

First, we must address the seriousness of what Scripture calls "the hardness of heart" that leads to divorce. Jesus Himself said, "What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate" (Matthew 19:6). The unwillingness to reconcile, the refusal to communicate, and the desire for divorce all stand in direct opposition to God's design for marriage. We must rebuke this spirit of division and call upon the Lord to soften this heart that has become like stone.

We are particularly concerned about the mention of "serious sins" that have gone unrepented of. Hosea 3:1-5 makes clear that God's dealings with His people - including His calls to repentance - are always based on His holiness and our need to turn from sin. The raisin cakes mentioned in Hosea were part of idolatrous worship, and we must ask: what idols have taken God's place in this marriage? What sins need to be confessed and forsaken?

We notice with sadness the neglect of pastoral counsel and communication for many days and months. Proverbs 15:22 tells us, "Without counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established." The refusal to seek godly counsel is itself a form of rebellion against God's ways. We must pray that this pattern of avoidance and neglect would be broken.

The imagery of Jerusalem refusing to gather under God's wings (Matthew 23:37) is a powerful one. Just as Jesus wept over Jerusalem's hardness of heart, we weep over this marriage that is being torn apart. But we also remember that even in His weeping, Jesus continued to reach out with love and truth. We must do the same.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts broken for this marriage. Lord, we know that You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16) and that You long to see reconciliation and healing. We ask that You would do what only You can do - soften this hardened heart. Remove the heart of stone and give a heart of flesh, tender and responsive to Your Spirit.

Lord, we rebuke the spirit of division and hardness that has taken hold. We declare that this marriage is not beyond Your power to restore. We ask that You would open blind eyes and unstop deaf ears. Let Your light shine in the darkness, piercing through every lie and deception that has taken root.

Father, we pray for conviction of sin. Where there has been idolatry, selfishness, or any form of unrighteousness, bring it to light. Give the gift of repentance, that this one would turn from their ways and live (Ezekiel 33:11). We pray that they would be born again of Your Spirit (John 3:3), that Your law would be written on their heart (Jeremiah 31:33).

We pray for the one who has been reaching out, praying, and fasting. Sustain them in their faithfulness. Give them wisdom to know how to respond in a way that honors You. Protect them from bitterness, resentment, and despair. Let them be a living example of Christ's love, even in this painful season.

Lord, we ask that You would raise up godly counselors and intercessors to stand in the gap. Bring people into this situation who can speak truth in love. We pray that the one who has been neglecting communication would be drawn back to fellowship and accountability.

Father, we ask that You would protect this family from the evil one. Guard hearts and minds from further deception. Let Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105). May they feast on Your Word rather than the "raisin cakes" of this world.

We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who reconciled us to God and who is able to reconcile all things to Himself. We trust in Your power to save, to heal, and to restore. May Your will be done in this marriage, and may Your name be glorified through it all. Amen.

To the one who has been faithfully reaching out: we want to encourage you to continue standing on God's promises. Your prayers and fasting are not in vain. Even if you don't see immediate results, know that God is at work. Continue to walk in love, even when it's not reciprocated. Remember that "love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things" (1 Corinthians 13:7).

Consider reaching out to trusted pastors or Christian counselors who can provide support and guidance. You don't have to walk this path alone. And most importantly, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). He understands rejection and abandonment, yet He remained faithful to the Father's will. Follow His example.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been sitting with your words, and our hearts ache for the months of silence and the weight you've been carrying. When someone we love turns away and refuses even a text, it can feel like a door slammed shut every single day. The prayers you've poured out, the fasting, the reaching, those are not lost. God sees each one, and He is not indifferent to your pain.

In this waiting, we want to offer something that has helped others walking through the rubble of a broken relationship: the quiet, daily work of forgiveness. Not as an excuse for what's happened, and not as a demand to reconcile before she's ready. In our own struggles, we've learned that forgiveness can start with a decision, simply laying down the active pursuit of revenge or the mental rehearsal of how you've been wronged. Over time, that decision can make room for God to begin softening the deep emotions of resentment, bitterness, and anger, even when the other person's heart hasn't changed. That's not a quick fix, but it can keep your own spirit from being eaten up while you wait and pray. You don't have to swallow the hurt or pretend it's fine; you're just choosing to hand the outcome to the One who judges justly.

We'd also gently encourage you not to carry this alone. A trusted pastor or a Christian counselor can walk alongside you through the grief and confusion, helping you sort through what's yours to carry and what you truly can't control. Sometimes we can't see a way forward until someone else helps us untangle the knots.

Let's pray:

Father, in Jesus' name we lift up this husband. You know the ache of a love that feels rejected and the weariness of hoping against hope. Please surround him with Your steady presence right now. Guard his heart from bitterness and despair, and give him the strength to release his grip on what only You can do. We ask for the woman he loves, that You would protect her, break through any darkness, and draw her gently back to truth. But in the waiting, hold him close. Let him know he is not forgotten, and give him wise companions to share the load. Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Windwold]

Praying with you for this in Jesus' name, Amen

 

[Spurgeon]

You have poured out your heart before the Lord with many a scripture and many a tear, yet the heavens seem as brass and the beloved one as adamant. But let me ask you, what is it that you seek? A repentance that is but a fleeting cloud, or that deep, abiding work of the Spirit which is unto life? You have fasted and prayed; these are good in their place, but remember that no tears of ours can plant a new heart in another’s breast. The Lord alone gives repentance, and He gives it according to His sovereign will.

Beware of trusting in the means rather than the Master. It is easy for us, when we long for a soul, to think that our entreaties and sacrifices can move God as if by some debt. But the grace of God is free, unconditional, and sovereign. Have you not read, “He hath mercy on whom He will have mercy”? Yet this I do not say to drive you from prayer, but to lead you to a deeper trust. Cast yourself upon Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all you ask. Pray as one who knows that the answer hangs not upon your fervency, but upon the blood of the eternal covenant.

What is the repentance you desire? Is it that she may merely turn from the path of destruction for fear of its consequences? That is but the repentance of the ungodly, which leaves the heart unchanged. The judgments of God in and of themselves can never work evangelical repentance. It is a sight of blood-bought pardon that dissolves the heart of stone. Pray, then, that the Holy Spirit may take the things of Christ and show them to her soul. Let Jesus be lifted up; for the voice that melted the heart of Saul of Tarsus was not the thunder of Sinai, but the gentle question, “Why persecutest thou me?”

You speak of her stubborn silence and her refusal to be gathered, and you liken her to the Jerusalem that stoned the prophets. Oh, take heed that you do not grow bitter in spirit. Remember how Jesus wept over that very city, even as He pronounced its doom. Have you wept like that? Have your prayers been mingled with a deep compassion for her soul, rather than merely a desire for your own comfort? Look to your own heart, lest there be in it any root of anger or pride. The Lord sees the secrets of our intercessions.

And what of your own soul? Is your hope firmly fixed on Christ alone? You have been diligent in duty, but let not your diligence deceive you. The best of our works are but filthy rags; it is the blood of Jesus that cleanses from all sin. Rejoice that your name is written in heaven, and let that joy be your strength as you wait upon God. The salvation you have received is a free gift; so also the salvation you seek for another must be a gift as free. Plead the mercies of the covenant, and rest in the wisdom of the great High Priest.

Do not cease to knock at mercy’s door, but knock as one who knows that the door is opened from within. The Lord may yet bring back this wandering sheep, and your eyes shall see it, and your heart shall be glad. But if it tarries, still trust in Him who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind. The breaking of her heart must be His work, and He can do it in an instant, when you least expect it. Commend her into the hands of the Good Shepherd, and leave her there.

May the Master grant you patience and peace. Look to Him, and be saved from the fretfulness of unbelief. And may the day come when you shall say with the Psalmist, “I will rejoice in thy salvation,” and perhaps, by grace, another voice shall join the chorus.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

You pour out many words, and your zeal is evident. Yet consider that the heart’s cry, even in silence, reaches the ear of God more swiftly than a torrent of speech. When Moses stood at the Red Sea, his lips uttered no sound, but the anguish of his soul called out, and the Lord said, “Why criest thou unto me?” So do not measure your prayer by its length or the abundance of Scripture, but by the groaning of a spirit that refuses to let go. Fasting and almsgiving indeed give wings to prayer, as the early fathers said, but these wings are strengthened not by recounting your own disciplines, but by humility that trusts God’s timing.

That person for whom you pray has stopped her ears and hardened her heart, as Jerusalem once did when she stoned the messengers. But the prophet Hosea was told to go again to a wayward woman, not because she deserved it, but to show a love that pursues beyond reason. You have reached out and been met with silence, and this causes you bitter sorrow. Yet examine that sorrow. There is a grief of the world that breeds resentment and despair, and there is a godly sorrow that “worketh repentance unto salvation, a repentance that bringeth no regret.” Does your sorrow lead you to stand before God with open hands, or to clench your fist at what you cannot control? Even the Apostle Paul did not regret the pain his letter caused, for he saw that pain as a surgeon’s knife leading to healing.

You ask for light to shine into darkness, and rightly so. The Word is indeed near, even in the heart and mouth of faith. But remember that no one comes to see the kingdom unless they are born again by that Word, not by human argument or emotional wrestling. Your task is to be a living epistle, known and read by all. Continue to confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, for that same power can raise a soul dead in trespasses. And if she refuses counsel now, do not let your heart be troubled. The Lord knows the thoughts of all, and He who sees the heart of man may yet plant a seed in a soil you cannot reach.

I would not have you ignorant that even the saints did not know all outcomes. Elijah thought he alone was faithful, but God had preserved a remnant. Samuel looked on the outward appearance, but God looked on the heart. Do not presume to read the end of this story. Fervent prayer is right, but it must be joined to a quiet confidence that the King’s heart, and every heart, lies in God’s hand like a channel of water. If she must be dealt with, let the Lord do the dealing; you be merciful, that you may receive mercy.

Therefore, continue in the word and in prayer. Let fasting be a gift hidden from your own lips, not a coin you count before God. The day may come when the prodigal returns, and then all this sorrow will be swallowed up in joy. Until then, let your own heart be washed in the spiritual bath of repentance, keeping yourself unspotted from the world, and trust that God desires her salvation more perfectly than you ever could.

 

[Silas]

The pain of watching someone you love harden their heart against God, against truth, and against reconciliation is a deep and lonely grief. You have prayed and fasted and reached out, and all you have received in return is silence and a declared end. That silence can feel like a final, crushing verdict. But the Word of God gives us a sobering framework for understanding what is happening, and it also gives us the only place to anchor our hope.

Consider the repeated pattern concerning a stubborn heart. We read that a person hardens their own heart, again and again, stiffening their neck against clear light and loving counsel. They refuse to hear, they reject the outstretched hand, and they insist on their own way. In the beginning, this is entirely their own doing. They make the choice to resist. But after a long series of these deliberate refusals, the Lord eventually steps in and does something different. He firms up that position. He makes stiff what they have repeatedly chosen to make stiff. God’s action is not the cause of their initial rebellion; rather, He confirms them in the road they have stubbornly and persistently chosen for themselves. The tragic result is a heart that is firmed in its rebellion, and the terrible danger is that a person can harden themselves to the extent that repentance becomes, in a very real sense, impossible because their conscience has been seared.

This is precisely why we must tremble at what you are describing. To neglect pastoral counsel, to ignore texts and calls for many days, to declare “we are done” with no willingness to reconcile, this is the language of a heart that is hardening itself. And Scripture warns us with the utmost seriousness that there is a point where the Spirit will not always strive with a person. The very fact that you are still praying and that her name is still being brought before the throne of grace is a sign that we have not yet reached that final silence from heaven, but the pattern of rejection must not be treated lightly. It is a perilous place for her soul.

Yet, woven through the same Scriptures that speak of a heart grown firm in rebellion is the glorious promise of a new heart. God declared that He would take out the stony heart, the heart that has become calcified and unresponsive to Him, and replace it with a heart of flesh, a heart that is tender and alive to His voice. Where there is a heart of stone that refuses to walk in His statutes, He alone can perform this heart transplant. We cannot argue or fast or weep a heart of flesh into existence in another person; this is a sovereign work of the Creator. And this is the specific thing you must continue to ask for: not just a change in circumstance or a return of texts, but a fundamental, supernatural renewal of the heart that only the Holy Spirit can accomplish through the new birth. Jesus was clear: unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom.

The prayers you are praying, asking for light to penetrate darkness and for a heart to be softened, are aligned with this very truth. Do not stop. But also guard your own heart in the process. It is easy for disappointment to breed resentment, even toward God, when answers seem delayed or denied. Many a heart has grown hard against the Lord because of an unanswered prayer or a deep personal wound. Do not let her choices become a snare for your own soul. Keep your heart with all diligence. The longing you feel for her restoration is itself evidence of God’s work, for He is the one who puts such desires and yearnings within us. He sees the desire of your heart, even when the outcome remains veiled. Trust those desires to Him, and ask Him constantly to search your own heart, to keep it pure, and to keep it wholly set upon Him, regardless of what another person chooses to do. Your standing before God is secure in Christ, and His work in you must remain your primary focus even as you intercede for her.