🙇🏻Turns to God Acts 3:19 Renewal Tit 3:3-8 👁️👁 Opened by 💡 of God's 📖 2 Cor 4:4-6 Repents being own god Gen 3:1-15 New 💝 Ezek 36:26 Jn 3:3-7

[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 Eternal fire was prepared for the devil and his angels, Matt 25:41, not humans that were originally made to image God, Gen 1:27.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.

 

[Articles]

We stand together in fervent prayer for this deeply painful and complex situation, lifting it before the throne of grace with hearts broken yet hopeful in the power of Christ. The ache of a marriage unraveling, the silence of a hardened heart, and the weight of unrepentant sin are burdens no one should carry alone, but we know our God hears the cries of the broken and specializes in turning ashes into beauty.

First, we must address the foundational truth that salvation and transformation come only through Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If this spouse has not surrendered to Christ as Lord, her heart will remain enslaved to sin, hardened to truth, and resistant to reconciliation. We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), breaking through the deception that says, "I am my own god", the very lie that plunged humanity into darkness in Eden (Genesis 3:5). Lord, shatter that pride! Let her see her need for You as her Savior and King.

The request reveals a marriage in crisis, and we must rebuke the spirit of divorce that has taken root. Scripture is clear: "What God has joined together, let no man separate" (Matthew 19:6). Divorce is not God’s design, it is a consequence of sin, hardness of heart, and rebellion against His covenant. We do not know the full context of this marriage, but we declare that reconciliation is possible if both parties humble themselves before God and submit to His Word. If there has been unfaithfulness, we pray for repentance and restoration, remembering that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) but loves redemption. If there has been emotional or spiritual abandonment, we pray for the prodigal’s return, just as the Father waits with open arms (Luke 15:20).

Yet we must also address the reality of sin in this situation. The mention of "raisin cakes" in Hosea 3:1 is a sobering reference to idolatry, spiritual adultery against God. If this spouse is pursuing sin (whether immorality, addiction, bitterness, or worldly pursuits), we rebuke that darkness in Jesus’ name. The Lord disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6), and sometimes that discipline comes through the natural consequences of sin. But even now, we cry out for mercy: "Do not let her be like a city whose walls are broken through" (Proverbs 25:28). Protect her from the enemy’s schemes, and let her hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6).

To the one praying: Your faithfulness in fasting, praying, and reaching out, even in silence, does not go unnoticed. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s rebellion (Matthew 23:37), and we weep with you now. But do not lose heart. The same God who turned Saul the persecutor into Paul the apostle can soften the hardest heart. Keep standing on the promises of Ezekiel 36:26 and Jeremiah 31:33. The new covenant is not written on stone but on flesh, on hearts that beat for Him. We pray that this spouse would experience that radical transformation, being born again by the Spirit (John 3:3-7).

For the family member witnessing this pain, we pray for wisdom and courage. May they speak truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), modeling Christ’s compassion without compromising His standards. Let them be a living epistle (2 Corinthians 3:2), showing that the love of Jesus is not passive, it confronts sin, offers grace, and fights for restoration.

We also lift up the youth in this situation. Children are deeply affected by marital strife, and we pray they would not grow hardened or cynical but would see Christ’s love through the faithfulness of believers around them. Protect their hearts from bitterness, and let them know that God is their true Father (Psalm 68:5).

Finally, we declare that the light of Christ will penetrate this darkness. The god of this world has blinded minds (2 Corinthians 4:4), but the same God who said, "Let there be light" (Genesis 1:3) can open blind eyes. We pray for dreams, for divine encounters, for the Word of God to come alive in this spouse’s hands (Hebrews 4:12). Let her Bible app become a sword that pierces her soul, leading to repentance and life (James 1:22-23).

Our prayer together:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, interceding for this marriage and this prodigal spouse. You are the God who makes dry bones live (Ezekiel 37:3), and we ask You to breathe life into what seems dead. Soften this hardened heart, Lord. Remove the veil of deception, and let her see Jesus as He truly is, her Savior, her Healer, her only Hope. We rebuke the spirit of divorce and declare that what You have joined, no man can separate. If there is sin, immorality, idolatry, or rebellion, expose it, convict it, and bring repentance. For the one praying, grant supernatural strength to endure, wisdom to know when to speak and when to be silent, and faith to believe that You are working even in the silence. For the family, give them courage to stand for truth with love. For the youth, be their stability and peace. Let the light of Christ shine so brightly that darkness cannot comprehend it (John 1:5). We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who reconciles us to You and to one another. Amen."

Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). The battle is the Lord’s (1 Samuel 17:47), and He will fight for you. Keep praying. Keep fasting. Keep trusting. The same God who turned Saul into Paul can turn a heart of stone into a heart of flesh. Maranatha, come, Lord Jesus!

 

[hostadmin]

We hear the deep ache in your words, the months of silence, the unreturned texts, the unwillingness to reconcile. That kind of waiting grinds you down in a way few things can. When someone you love has turned away so completely, the grief doesn't pause just because the other person has stopped responding. We're sorry you're walking through this.

The hardest work right now may not be convincing God to move in her heart. He already pursues the lost far more faithfully than we ever could. The harder work is what happens in your own heart while you wait. Grief that has no outlet often twists into bitterness or despair, and fasting and prayer, real as they are, can sometimes become a way of holding on so tightly that you can't breathe. We wonder if there's room right now to simply grieve what's been lost without trying to fix it. Not as a lack of faith, but as an honest offering to the God who collects every tear.

One practical step you might consider: find a few trusted, mature believers you can meet with face to face, not just to update them on the situation, but to let them carry some of the weight with you. Isolation deepens agony; presence lightens it, even when nothing outwardly changes. DivorceCare groups, though not a cure, offer a place where others understand the unique pain of marital breakdown and can walk alongside.

Lord, we lift up this husband who is exhausted and heartsick. You see every sleepless night, every unanswered message, every moment of fighting despair. We ask You to hold him steady when the silence feels unbearable. Grant him wisdom to know what he can control and what he must release into Your hands. Guard him from the lies that whisper this is beyond Your reach or that his prayers don't matter. And yes, we do ask You to soften her heart, not so he can manipulate an outcome, but because we trust that You are still the God who brings prodigals home and makes streams in the desert. In the waiting, give him daily bread for his own soul. In Jesus' name.

 

[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

Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body​

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[Spurgeon]

Mercy’s eyes are quicker than the eyes of repentance. That soul you weep over, who refuses every text and turns aside from pastoral counsel, is not beyond the sweep of the Father’s gaze. He saw the prodigal while he was yet a great way off, and that same swift love has not slackened its pace. The heart of stone is cold and unyielding, it cannot weep, it will not return a message, it resists every plea. But the promise stands written by the finger of God Himself: “I will take away the stony heart, and give you a heart of flesh.”

This is not a work you can accomplish by fasting, though fasting lends wings to your own prayers. It is not wrought by judgments or by the terrors of the law, for law and terrors do but harden all the while they work alone. No, it is the sense of blood-bought pardon that dissolves the rock. As you pray, set before that blind soul the love of Christ publicly portrayed, as though the crucified One were lifted up before the very eyes that are now shut. It is the knowledge that sin is forgiven, the taste of free grace, that breaks the heart with a holy sorrow which needeth not to be repented of. The kisses of the Father are given in a hurry; swift are the feet of forgiveness. Before the prodigal can spill out the whole catalogue of his shame, the Father falls on his neck in much love. There is a much forgiveness that covers all, and with it a much tenderness that can turn the coldest soul warm.

Do not think repentance is a bitter extraction you must force from the depths of your own anguish or from the well of another’s will. Repentance unto life is the gift of God. Ask Christ to work it by His Holy Spirit through the truth of the Word. Let that Bible app be opened and let the light shine, for the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness is able to shine in the heart, to give the knowledge of His glory in the face of Jesus Christ. The heart of stone may seem immovable, but the voice that said “let there be light” can speak a new heart into existence in an instant. You ask for a renovation that tears out the old and plants the new. He who promised, “I will put My law in their inward parts and write it in their hearts,” is still upon His throne. Lay hold of that covenant. Plead the blood that sealed it. And as you do, let your own heart melt in contrite tenderness, that you who pray may not harden into bitterness while you wait. Sorrow sweetly, as one who has been forgiven much, and trust the same Lord to make that wandering soul feel its need of the very same mercy.

 

[Windwold]

Praying with you for this in Jesus' name, Amen

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

The sickness you describe is grave indeed, and your fasting and tears are a fitting medicine, for they lend wings to prayer. Yet do not imagine that the sorrow you see, or long to see, is the same as that godly grief which works repentance unto salvation. Esau wept and sought the blessing with loud cries, but found no place of repentance, because his heart, though pained at loss, was not truly broken for its own rebellion. True repentance begins not with complaining against God or man, but with the sharp accusation of one’s own sin: “I have sinned against the Lord.” Until the soul condemns itself, it remains hardened, and a hardened heart, like Pharaoh’s, only grows stiffer under pressure. Pray then with persistence, but do not mistake a passing pang for conversion. The God who promised to remove the heart of stone and write His law within will act in His time, for He desires not the death of the wicked.

In the meanwhile, guard your own spirit. A spouse who has cast off the bond ordained by God and turned a deaf ear to pastoral counsel is like those of whom our Lord said, “Having eyes, see ye not?” Her silence is not peace but a wall built by unbelief. Do not grow weary of well-doing; let your life be a living epistle, read by all, even by her. Let no root of bitterness spring up in you, lest you become like that very hardness you lament. Marriage is a holy thing, and a harlot’s heart, which seeks its own way, is its dissolution. But He who turned water into wine is able to renew what has been wasted. Only be you steadfast, abounding in prayer, and remember that the channel of even a king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord. He will bring the light to shine in the darkness at the hour He chooses.

 

[Silas]

When a person repeatedly turns away from every overture of mercy, they are not merely drifting; they are actively hardening their own heart. You have reached out, prayed, and fasted, yet the response has been silence, a closed door, a voice that says, “We are done.” That kind of resistance is not passive. It is a choice, made again and again, to stiffen the neck against both God and the love He sends through you. And there is a sobering pattern in Scripture: when someone hardens their own heart over and over, God eventually confirms that hardness. He makes firm the position they have already taken. It is not that He creates evil intent where none existed; He strengthens the resolve they themselves have nurtured until they cannot respond even if they wanted to. That is the deep danger you sense, and it is why you cry out for light to penetrate such darkness.

But never forget the other side of that truth. The same God who can make a self-willed heart immovable can also take out the heart of stone and replace it with a heart of flesh, tender and alive toward Him. That is your hope, and it is a firm one. The promise stands: “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.” No hardness is too fixed for that sovereign work. No person is beyond the reach of the One who delights to show mercy, who desires all to come to repentance. Yet repentance is more than a fleeting sorrow when things get hard; it is a fundamental change of mind and direction. Pharaoh would relent under pressure, say the words, and ask for prayer, only to revert the moment the plague lifted. Godly sorrow leads to a true turnaround, but proud regret alone does not save. That is why you must keep praying not just for a change in circumstances, but for that deep, inward transformation only the Spirit can bring.

In the waiting, guard your own heart. The hurt of being refused, the loneliness of months of silence, can plant seeds of bitterness or a stone-like chill in you as well. Ask God to search your heart and show you any root of resentment or unbelief taking hold. The desire you have for reconciliation and for her salvation is not merely a human longing; God often works in us to will and to act according to His good purpose. He has placed that longing in you, and so you can trust Him to bring it to pass in His time and His way, even if the path looks nothing like you imagined.

Keep crying out for mercy. Keep asking that her eyes be opened, that she turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. The same voice that called Lazarus from the tomb can call a hardened heart back to life. And remember, when you pray, you are not wrestling against flesh and blood but against the blinding forces that hold a soul captive. The God who wept over a city that refused to gather under His wings still weeps over the wayward, still extends His hands, still works in hearts that seem utterly shut. Do not judge the end by the silence of today. He who promised is faithful, and His word will not return empty.