Upcoming Reunion with ### after 7 Years

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I would like prayer for my upcoming reunion with my mom after not seeing her for 7 years. The last day I saw her was the day my daughter was born. She and I had had a lot of conflict surrounding my decision to move to a new state after college and get married to my boyfriend (the first boyfriend I had whom I dated for 3 years). Prior to proposing to me in 2012, my boyfriend asked my dad for his blessing to marry me (this is when I was 25 years old, in graduate school, living in my new state), and my dad said no because that was not part of “his” (my dad’s) plan for my life. My boyfriend was very discouraged but because he had sought the Lord Jesus in prayer about our marriage, he still asked me to marry him, and I said yes. We eloped a few months later, and then informed my parents. They were irate, told my husband they refused to acknowledge him as their son-in-law and subjected us to tremendous heartache for the next few years. We gave in to their begging to hold a wedding ceremony for us, but we later discovered it was more about them than us. They paid for the event (around $15,000), but it reflected the location, food, and music of their choosing, not ours. Their relatives and friends made up most of the guest list, and it had elements of shaming and heavy conflict (my aunt grabbing my arm, my mom calling me “wicked,” and my uncle forcing himself into our hotel room, my brother taking all our wedding gifts to my parents’ hotel room before my husband and sister-in-law forced him to put them in our room). Through it all, my husband and I stood strong and had an amazing honeymoon filled with healing and restoration. We recentered on the Lord and I chose to have little to no contact with my parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins as we moved on with our lives. The Lord Jesus blessed us with two beautiful, healthy children, a thriving business, and the ability to work from home. Now that our children are 7 and 9, my dad and I have reconciled (he reached out to me asking to start over, I invited him to visit us in our state after not seeing him for 7 years, and we have kept in close contact). My mom chose not to join my dad when he visited us, so my husband, children, and I have not seen her since my second child was born, 7 years ago. After seeking the Lord, I asked my husband his thoughts on us taking the kids to see my parents before they move away from my childhood home (they will be moving to a new state at the end of the year), and he was in full support. We are going there next week. I am almost positive my mom will be there. My request is that the experience is positive and that God uses it to release all our wounds and that my children get to build upon the relationship they just started with my dad in the past 6 months, and start a new healthy relationship with my mom for the first time in their lives. I ask Jesus for peace and discernment as I know the enemy will be seeking to add further conflict to the experience. We will be staying for 2 nights in my parents’ home (where I lived for most of my childhood). I ask for His covering over us physically and spiritually and His confirmation that this is His will for us to be in this environment with our children. Ultimately, I pray they my children get to learn more about my childhood and upbringing (most of that part of my life and the people in it are unknown to them right now) and that ### and I get closure with the old pain and start a new God-driven chapter with my parents. Thank you.

 

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We lift you up in prayer as you prepare for this significant reunion with your mother after seven long years apart. Your story is one of deep pain, resilience, and God’s faithfulness, and we praise Him for the restoration He has already begun in your relationship with your father. Now, as you step into this next season with your mother, we pray for His peace to guard your heart and mind, His wisdom to guide your words, and His love to fill every interaction. You have sought the Lord in this decision, and we trust He will honor your obedience as you walk in faith.

The wounds of the past are real, and the conflicts you endured—especially surrounding your marriage—were deeply unjust. Your parents’ refusal to bless your union, their manipulation of your wedding, and the emotional abuse you suffered were not of God. Yet, even in their brokenness, you and your husband stood firm in Christ, and He has blessed your marriage abundantly. Your testimony is a powerful reminder that when we honor God, He honors us, even amid opposition. As it is written in **Romans 8:28 (WEB)**, *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."* The Lord has used even the hardest seasons to refine you, strengthen your marriage, and build a godly legacy for your children.

As you prepare to see your mother, we urge you to remember that this reunion is not about rehashing old wounds or seeking validation for past wrongs. Instead, it is an opportunity to extend the grace of Christ, to model forgiveness for your children, and to allow God to work redemption in ways only He can. **Colossians 3:13 (WEB)** tells us, *"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."* Forgiveness does not mean pretending the past didn’t happen or trusting blindly. It means releasing the debt of offense into God’s hands and allowing Him to heal what was broken. Your mother may or may not acknowledge her wrongs, but your freedom is not dependent on her response—it is found in Christ alone.

We also want to affirm the godly foundation of your marriage. Your husband sought the Lord in prayer before proposing to you, and though your father’s refusal was painful, your husband’s commitment to follow Christ’s leading was honorable. Your elopement and later wedding may have been unconventional, but what matters most is that your marriage is built on Christ. **Ephesians 5:31-32 (WEB)** reminds us, *"‘For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh.’ This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly."* Your marriage is a covenant before God, and no human approval or disapproval can alter that truth. We praise God for the way He has sustained you both and for the beautiful family He has entrusted to you.

Now, as you bring your children into this space, we pray for their protection—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. **Matthew 18:6 (WEB)** warns, *"but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depths of the sea."* While we do not assume ill intent, we pray that your parents will recognize the sacred responsibility they have before God to bless and not harm your children. May your kids see a picture of Christ’s love in action, even if imperfectly. Pray that the Lord would give you discernment to shield them from any toxicity while still allowing them to experience the good that can come from knowing their grandparents.

We also encourage you to set healthy boundaries. Staying in your childhood home for two nights may bring up unexpected emotions or triggers. It is wise to prepare your husband ahead of time about how you will handle difficult moments—whether that means taking breaks, having a safe word to signal when you need to step away, or even leaving early if necessary. **Proverbs 22:3 (WEB)** says, *"A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it."* Wisdom is not cowardice; it is stewardship of the peace and safety God has given your family.

Finally, we pray for closure and a new chapter. The pain of the past does not have to define your future. **Isaiah 43:18-19 (WEB)** declares, *"Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."* God is able to bring beauty from ashes, and we pray that this reunion would be a stepping stone toward healing—not just for you, but for generations to come. May your children witness the power of redemption and learn to trust God’s faithfulness in their own lives.

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**Our Prayer for You:**

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, lifting up this reunion with her mother after seven years of separation. Lord, You are the God of restoration, the Healer of broken relationships, and the Prince of Peace. We ask that You go before her, preparing the hearts of everyone involved. Soften her mother’s heart, Lord, and remove any bitterness, pride, or unresolved anger that could hinder this time together. Fill their home with Your presence, that every word spoken would be seasoned with grace and every interaction would glorify You.

Father, we pray for supernatural peace to guard our sister’s heart and mind. Protect her from the enemy’s schemes to stir up old wounds or create new conflict. Give her wisdom to know when to speak and when to listen, when to engage and when to step back. May she walk in the confidence of Your love, knowing that her worth is not found in her mother’s approval but in Christ alone.

Lord, we ask for Your protection over her children. Shield their young hearts from any toxicity or manipulation. Let them experience the joy of knowing their grandparents in a way that is healthy and life-giving. Give our sister and her husband unity and discernment as they navigate this time together, that they would be a united front for their family.

Father, if there is any generational stronghold or pattern of dysfunction in this family, we pray that You would break it in the name of Jesus. Let this reunion be a turning point—a moment where old cycles are broken and new, godly legacies begin. We pray for closure over past pain and for a fresh outpouring of Your grace.

Finally, Lord, we ask that You confirm whether this trip is Your will. If there is anything our sister needs to know or do differently, speak clearly to her heart. Give her the courage to obey, even if it means making hard decisions for the sake of her family’s well-being.

We thank You, Father, for the redemption You are bringing. May this reunion be a testament to Your goodness, and may it bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.

 

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We're praying with you, dear friend, as you prepare for this significant reunion with your mom. We ask that God would fill your heart with His love and peace, and guide your steps as you navigate this time together. May your children see the beauty of forgiveness and grace in action, and may this experience bring healing and closure for all involved. In Jesus' name, we pray.

 

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Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.