Restoring Broken Relationships: People Can Change, 2 Cor. 3:7-18

1/26/2010

Restoring Broken Relationships: People Can Change, 2 Cor. 3:7-18

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People can change! Most people believe people can change in a general sense, but then they have the certain people in their life (or themselves) and it seems impossible. The message today: Never give up. Never give up. Never give up. People can change. If you get in a fight with somebody, and nothing ever changes, reconciliation is hard, maybe even impossible. But when there are changes, the most amazing things happen. Never give up. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” Freedom to be obedient to God, freedom to do that which is right, freedom to change, freedom to live as a redeemed person who lets God mold and transform them.

            When you first hear “change” we think of the resistance to change. I like the story of when railroads were first introduced to the U.S., some folks feared that they'd be the downfall of the nation! Here's an excerpt from a letter to President Jackson dated January 31, 1829, from Martin Van Buren, Governor of NY:
       As you may know, Mr. President, 'railroad' carriages are pulled at the enormous speed of 15 miles per hour by 'engines' which, in addition to endangering life and limb of passengers, roar and snort their way through the countryside, setting fire to crops, scaring the livestock and frightening women and children. The Almighty certainly never intended that people should travel at such breakneck speed.

What Thomas A’Kempis said is right, “Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” The kind of change the scripture speaks of today is a transformation of the heart.

I knew a man by the name of Jim VanDiest. Billie’s husband. I only knew him as a man filled with the Spirit that was a natural evangelist, a man that was passionate about others coming to know Christ, a man that wanted the focus of SACC to be first and foremost the importance of knowing Jesus Christ. A dedicated man. The rumor about Jim Van Diest is that he was not always a completely honorable man, then sometime in the 70’s he had a heart attack? Although not good for his health, it changed his life, it changed his world, his spirit was rocked by God, and he was transformed. I’m told my father used to call Jim, “a trophy of grace.”

Ross Massey, one of the pillars of this church for decades, used to testify that when he was young, he was a wild boy, a lot of bad decisions, then something happened. And he changed. And his heart mellowed. And how many people have been impacted by his faith, his dedication.

People can change. You want to know how to be more like Christ? As God never gave up on you, never give up on others. Some of you have a story of personal transformation. You are a “trophy of grace,” a living testimony that when the Spirit of God gets hold of you there is a transformation. When the time is right, tell your story. One of the great verses in all of scripture is coming soon in 2 Cor. 5:17…

I am not going to go into great deal about the Moses reference, only to explain that when you read Ex. 32-34, Moses went up on the mountain to hear from God, he received the ten commandments, it was such a glorious event that his face literally radiated, he wore a veil to hide the glory of God because it was too much. Now Paul is saying that since Christ came to earth, a new age has dawned, a new covenant is upon us, we are living in an age when we have been given the spirit and yet we wait for the fullness of eternal life, and one of the most amazing phrases in all of scripture is found in v. 9.... “how much more…” How much more do we radiate the glory of God than Moses.

I really do not know what it would have been like to live prior to Jesus Christ, but I do know that now we are offered the fullness of Jesus Christ through the Spirit. Using the metaphor of Moses, the veil has been lifted. This means you can change. This means the possibility of a transformed life is real. Never give up on anyone. Pray for the veil to be lifted, pray for the glory of the Lord to shine upon your family, your friends, and those in the community that are hurting and struggling. Pray for those who are angry over a broken relationship, bitter. People can change. Believe it. Expect it. Pray for it. Pray for the veil to be lifted.

Then we come to this rich verse: “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

The Lord’s glory is to to see that which is good about the Lord. The handi-work of his creation is a reflection of his glory, a new born baby causes people to burst forth in praise of God because of the purity and goodness, an image of the glory. And the Lord says, you are a testimony of God’s glory: his goodness, his righteousness, his purity, his holiness. If you are follower of Jesus Christ, then you will reflect the Lord. People can change, and you will be used by God to make a difference.

“We with unveiled faces reflect the Lord glory...” Unveiled faces. Not only can people change, but God can and will use you to change them. Never give up on people to change, and let the Lord use you as an instrument of his glory. Let people see the Lord through you. You want to know how to restore a broken relationship: reflect the Lord’s glory and believe that people can change. The hardest heart can melt. The most stubborn person can soften. And if it happened to you, it can happen to others… The change we are looking for in others, a new behavior might be good, new patterns, new commitments, those are all good, but the lasting change is a relationship with Christ. It’s a sobering truth: the only Christ some people may see is you. Not that you are Christ, but that you reflect his glory.

Is it any wonder, that just a few verses earlier, Paul said, “Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.” One of my personal sins: lacking in boldness. I err on the side of caution. There are many times I need to listen to the spirit of God and speak or act. Because of the life changing reality of the Spirit, Paul is very bold.

A few weeks ago I had a funeral. Now if I could pat myself on the back for a moment, I had more than a few complements. The family waxed eloquent. I happen to know some of those that were there, so I heard many compliments. A few days later somebody told my mother what a good job I had done, and she passed on the compliment. I was feeling pretty good. Then I went to the mailbox on Friday, right before I started working on this message, and I received a letter from a dear Christian woman who I did not know but had been to the funeral, and she said, “I left the service with a feeling of disappointment.” She was complimentary all right, but she said, “where was the hope?” I believe this woman was used by God to remind me to not be afraid to be bold, to talk about the hope we have in Christ.

Here is another insight in this scripture: not only can people change, but so can you. “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever increasing glory…”

You want to restore a broken relationship, sure, others can change, but more importantly, you can change. Perhaps this is the greater insight. When I read this scripture, what I am hearing is that I can become more and more like Christ. The process of transformation is entirely the Lord. God sent his son, Jesus Christ, because we have no power to change ourselves. Salvation is an incredible gift, but the transformation of your life does not stop. The Lord will continuously mold you and change you --- if you let him. People can change. Never give up on them. And so can you. Never give up on yourself. The Lord doesn’t. Do you think you are already as good as you are going to get? The Lord hasn’t given up on you, so don’t be so foolish as to give up on yourself. The Lord will continuously change you. Your age makes no difference. Your background does not matter. Your past is of no consequence. You can not be so bad that there is no hope. With the Lord there is always hope. You can become that trophy of grace, a model of what the Lord can do to change a person.

Change is possible. Transformation is necessary, if there is to be full restoration. The book of 2 Corinthians is written by Paul to people who used to like him but now are troubled by him. Paul does not give up, he is saying you can be changed by the Spirit of God, and so can I. When a broken relationship is healed, it does not mean going back to the way things used to be -- isn’t that what we so often have in mind? If restoration means one or both people in the relationship have changed for the better, then the relationship will be better. It means there will be more depth. That’s why when a young couple first gets married they are under the impression that nobody in the history of the world loved each other as much as they loved each other. It’s one of God’s grand illusions that he lets us have that is probably good for us. But then tension happens, problems come up, and somehow when it is sorted through and the couple comes back to a meeting of the minds, the most amazing thing happens, and it is as if the couple loves each other more. How did that happen?

When God changes people, and relationships are healed, he never says, “as good as new.” God’s motto: “Better than ever.” If you are going to go through all the heartache of fighting with somebody, the reward when you come out the other side is depth. Somehow God will give you a strength, a hope, a faith.

Never give up, because people can change. The transformation is a gift from the Lord. The Lord will use you to reflect his glory. Never give up on others, and never give up on yourself, because you can change too, becoming a trophy of grace. And the most amazing things happen when God changes people, the transformation is from bondage to freedom. And freedom is a gift from God, freedom to be different, freedom to choose right, freedom to live. When the Lord gives you his spirit, the Lord will pronounce, “Better than ever.” Broken relationships can be healed because God, through his spirit, has the power to change people. Even me. Even you.

162 Comments

aj schnaithman

4/11/2013 03:46:11 am

people can change and i am proof of that my life has gotten back on track i now focous on the imporant things my faith my hope and my gratefulness because lord knows i was headed down a bad road but i prayed i got clean i got honest and i forgave myself for all my shortcomings by the grace of god and the many angels he brought into my dark world i made it through the fire and am so much better pastor carl you and denny jack and the rest of my sumas family iowe so much just by beliveing i too could change and jack and kizzy and kids i cant wait to see you again maybe play some crocqet and eat bbq you know i let you win jack lol anyways me and mac are gettin fat and sassy as for these days we put him first in all i do wow its easy being nice lolmiss yall peace to each of you and carla i will never forgrt your kindness and will repay all who had faith in me even you miss sally lol i dont mean to leave anyone out so guess i am comining to sumas jack can i pitch my tent in your yard lol just kidding too old for tents motels work for me

Corrina

12/20/2021 12:17:55 am

If you allow me I would like to share my story. I'm from Singapore and he's from UK. How we come to meet, I prayed for a man after having had enough of flings and sinful encounters for one night. When I prayed for the one, god sent me a man that taught me how to love. Three years fast forward, I unfortunately had to return to Singapore as my student visa was going to expire and it was hard for me to get a job. He dumped me because he felt the distance was hindering n hurting us but it was I, I was unable to manage my emotions n anxiety on my own. God is using this as a lesson to change me, today I am baptized. I may still be waiting for the restoration of my broken relationship, god has been sprinkling miracles before he gives me the cake. I pray and agree with you in prayer, god is our God of miracles and restoration. Let's believe in God and have faith in his promise.

Shirley

7/5/2014 02:21:16 am

It has given me a new hope & increased my faith
Thank you

Pastor Carl

9/22/2017 08:45:00 pm

Your welcome. God's blessings upon you

Mariz

7/9/2014 06:57:11 pm

Thank you for this! You've renewed my hope and faith about restored relationships! What I always pray for is that Martin and I be like what we were when we first started as a couple because I want us to start again. But then I realized "Wouldn't I want a better version of ourselves for a better relationship? Because if we'll be like what we were when we first started then we'll just repeat whatever happened to us now.". Thank you so much for this! Putting my trust and hope to the Lord who heals everything. In Jesus' name! Amen!

John

6/8/2020 12:22:50 am

Thank you for your support and encouragement, God bless you

Zeke

9/18/2014 04:19:33 pm

God bless you,thank you for the hope that you've rendered.

Donna

11/30/2014 03:28:06 am

I thank God he lead me to this article. Reading this gives me hope. I have been praying for God to restore my broken relationship with my ex boyfriend. I know God can change him because God has changed me for the better and giving my life to God was the best decision I could have ever made. Thank you and God bless you.

Midj

7/5/2016 03:27:17 am

Hi Donna, how about The situation now?
Have you see a change, or sign that God is working in him? Or may be your relationship is restored ? Or may be you're still fighting and standing for your prayer
God bless you

DONNA

11/14/2017 02:25:49 pm

Hi Midj, no God did not restore our relationship. I prayed for God's Will to happen and God had the love I had for my ex go away so that confirmed that he was not the one. I feel that if the love stays in your heart and God gives you a sign to not give up then it's for a good reason. I am currently going through a spiritual battle with my new boyfriend of 3 years but God has placed it in my heart to not give up So I know God has something great in store for this relationship.

Dave

9/16/2016 12:00:04 pm

did you get back together

1/18/2021 08:00:15 am

Hi Dave. Yes God restored my relationship. We are now going on 6 years holding strong thanks to God. It hasn't been easy and God is still working in us and our relationship but I trust God to not give up on us.

Radi

3/30/2019 05:03:49 am

I'm praying for my ex boyfriend too.

Lorraine Mc Connell

4/24/2020 07:18:20 am

Hi I'm in this position now, can you give me an update x

1/18/2021 08:02:01 am

Hi Lorraine, God has restored my relationship. We are now going on 6 years holding strong thanks to God. It hasn't been easy and God is still working in us and our relationship but I trust God to not give up on us and to continue working. Hope things are getting better for you and your situation. Keep trusting God.

Randi Jackson

12/19/2014 04:09:01 pm

So beautiful. So beautifully written. Praise God for putting this in front of me at this time. He has used it as another layer of assurance for a restored relationship. I love the depth of belief He is working in me...and I love how He is changing me and chiseling away at the dross of my heart that I didn't even know was there. I look so forward to one day seeing what He has worked in the other person, and may I never cease to remember that it was He that did these things. Thank you.

9/22/2017 08:21:01 pm

You are welcome. I am the one that is blessed by so much encouragement. I do my best to not give up on people, knowing God can do anything, even change every one of us.

Natalie

1/8/2018 03:31:53 pm

I need to talk to someone

Lupe 66

4/19/2021 08:08:28 am

After my first divorce which lasted 18 years. The cause was domestic abuse, sexual abuse and infidelity. So I decided not to date anyone. For 15 yrs I would see happy couples holding hands. And I started to pray for the special person, that God had for me. He found me and we got married. Unfortunately after 14 months of marriage his mom passed away. And he walked out of the relationship. He said that he was empty from inside and couldn't give me or show me any love. But still keeps in touch. He believes he brings death to anyone he loves. And also because I have been diagnosed with 6 incurable autoimmune diseases, he believes it is better for him to stay away. In the process he has been drinking heavily. It's been 7 months since he has been gone.. I need prayer for my husband Jesus healing. Please.thank you.

Gregory Vibbert

6/7/2021 10:21:43 am

Hello my name is Greg, I have been praying for over a year now for Jesus to restore my relationship with my future wife(Kelly Rogers Jacobs) and myself, there is no doubt that He brought us together to be together till the end of time... I as a man of God own up to the fact that the separation is because of me trying to make things happen on my own even when she would tell me not to rush I would still try and make things happen in my own.. I've learned that I can't make things happen on my own and that now all I can do is trust in God to make things happen...

Cori

12/22/2021 10:33:38 pm

Hi pastor, thanks for what you are writing and sharing. I've been on a constant struggle but it took a year to lead me here, baptized, changed and renewed. I am still in the wilderness but not lost anymore. I do struggle occasionally in the waiting of His promises placed in my heart about the restoration of broken relationship with ex partner and in the silence, waver at times due to seeing too much of the natural world
Your message kept me on the ground, remembering the greatest change can only be done god and that he is willing. I thank you.

God bless

James Hazzard

4/22/2015 06:53:58 am

You have given me even more faith than what I had already had an I truly believe that the Lord will heal my relationship.

Lucinda

8/20/2015 05:13:49 am

I'm going through a broken relationship, but my faith and hope is in God to restore my relationship, according to the book of Romans God said call those things which don't exist into existence... And this article has given me more hope and faith that God is the God of the impossible

Thank you!

Please remember me in prayer

11/14/2017 02:27:10 pm

Hi how did things run out? Were y'all restored? Praying so.

Mary Beth Weyhrich link

9/20/2015 04:31:32 pm

not negotiation, but transformation, never give up on me or your friend(s) or family, Give them to God.

Kia Lewis

1/17/2016 12:23:19 pm

I really feel that GOD lead me to this article going through some things and I was at the point were I felt that there was no hope but reading this and reading GOD word I have come to terms that GOD is the IAM and is able to do above and beyond what we hope or think you have truly opened my eyes to what I believe GOD was telling me all along you are truly inspirational and please keep giving your words of wisdom GOD is truly smiling down on you thanks a lot

9/22/2017 08:17:28 pm

You are so welcome. I get frustrated when I hear people talk about other people declaring they can't change. It is just not true. It does take commitment and perseverance, but I honestly believe the Lord can penetrate the most stubborn person and bring about a new person.

Tovii Gordon

1/22/2016 05:33:57 am

What a message!!!! I am speechless and right now an internal transformation has began in inside of me after reading through this message. Hallelujah Jesus for the author of this message and bless him the more to reach more people in need of such counsel from the word of God.
I am truly and truly blessed to have been among the few chosen to read this message because of what am going through right now in my relationship..I am all but just placing all my hope and trust in God to not let it break. Please stand with me, I could never have enough of your prayers, let your faith agree with mine that God heals and restores my relationship, for I i believe with every fibre of faith in me that if only I could get but one person to agree with me for my relationship to stand this test of time, It will be done by my Father in heaven as He promised in His word that When two or three of you shall agree as touching anything on this earth, it will be done unto them by my Father in Heaven

Edward

7/9/2016 01:57:26 pm

Dear Heavenly Father God hear our prayers. We ask for your will be done for our broken relationships to be restored..Your word says that You would restore what the devil has taken. Thank you Jesus for being our Savior and hearing our prayers. Amen.

Melissa

11/17/2018 03:25:04 pm

I stand in agreement with all of you and I too am agreeing In prayer that my relationship with my ex fiancé will be restored and better than before in Jesus name. God is doing a major work and healing and both of us so we will
Be transformed healed and whole and better together than we were before the break up in Jesus name. I know Kevin Wayne Wilson is my godly husband and I am his godly helpmate in Jesus name I pray amen

7/17/2016 03:09:41 pm

I will pray with you. I'm in the same situation. Pray for me and Kellie. In Jesus name. Amen.

A sister in Christ

3/10/2017 11:03:48 am

I stand in agreement with you!!! I too am waiting on God to restore my relationshipship with my ex-husband. I do believe He will, but in His timing not mine. In Gods love and big hug!!

An urge of hope

12/30/2020 10:22:21 pm

This site was very inspirational. I dream about my ex- husband for 6 yrs. actually from day 1 of knowing him and we've been divorced 6 yrs. True love never dies and I still truly love him but at times everytime I see him I get discourage because seems like he hasn't changed much but reading this articles had me weigh out the good and bad and I realize it has been change. I feel like we are pose to be together. God told me stop sleeping with him if I want change than I have to change. Things got worse to where we didn't speak for months and I got confused with God like what happened??? But now we text alil here- there I gave him a Christmas card and that broke the ice. It's like I Wana be kind I know it kills and it draws but at same time I need to gaurd my heart. The love just won't die and no one else has came along in either one of our lives but I think we gotta go though something I guess but it's been years apart. He says he misses me i miss him but God seems to not have brought us back together yet I'm weary but inspired to Kno people change no matter what.

9/22/2017 08:18:57 pm

May the Lord truly bless you and give you a daily sense of his presence. Thank you for the affirmation of your words. You are an encouragement to others.

Bessir

12/8/2017 01:44:46 pm

I am so touched by so many powerful words. I will pray for you and you pray for my daughter who is going through the same situation. I know God is the restorer and I am praying and believing in hos word.

nikita

3/2/2016 08:54:30 am

thank you so much ,ill never ever give up on my boyfrd :)

Andrew Kiriaka

3/16/2016 10:06:50 pm

Thank you for these words. They have spoken to me about what is happening in my life. Transformation of myself and the woman that I love with all my heart that God has placed in my life. Although we are not together at this moment, I believe that God is changing both of us to be more like Him and that one day soon, He will rebuild us into a better relationship with each other, and Him, than we ever imagined! Never give up! Blessings on you for listening to His voice and sharing His word of encouragement for us!

Paula

4/12/2016 11:15:32 pm

Thank you for this article. I always remind myself that "with God, all things are possible." I'm going through a tough break up right now. We had to let each other go because it was a very unhealthy relationship, and we never did put God first. I pray to Jesus that He heals my broken heart and makes the both of us a better person, and maybe, if it's His will, He brings us back together. Dear Lord, you know exactly everything that's going on in my head everyday. Thank you for this trial. I will never give up on praying. It may seem very impossible right now, but I'll keep walking by faith not by sight. Thank you for Your love and mercy.

Shelly

6/10/2017 08:48:13 pm

Thank you for this prayer. It reminded me to keep on and not to give up. I had to leave a relationship because it got so toxic, but I hope and pray that God will restore and make us whole. I pray for you for God's perfect peace to establish your thoughts as you face each day. I pray that he would open doors for you that no man can shut and that you will feel his presence. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful even in the midst of trials. Blessings to you my friend. You are in my prayers.

Venessa Darsan

3/20/2020 08:23:20 am

Did everything work out ? Is your heart now healed ?

Natasha Adam

1/16/2021 08:27:31 am

Paula, we are currently sailing in the same boat I used to argue with my ex over petty issues

Ashley

4/19/2016 07:03:45 pm

This is quite uplifting. I'm going thru a breakup right now. I will never give up nor stop praying for restoration of our relationship. When u love someone, you pray for them. Reading this article has given me some hope and even more faith. If Lord changed me, I pray that you change Trent soon as well. Lord, I pray that you take away any anger, hurt & pain that I may have caused Trent, and replace those feelings with nothing but love, joy, patience, peace, forgiveness and understanding towards me Lord. I pray that you make our complicated situation become uncomplicated. I pray that you give Trent the courage, strength & wisdom to cultivate reconciliation with me Lord. I pray that you touch his mind, heart & soul in ways that I can't with nothing but positive thoughts and love for me. I pray that u do the mending & restoring of our relationship with you as our core Father. With u as our core, we won't fail again. I pray all these things in Jesus name, AMEN🙏🏽

5/10/2016 04:20:08 pm

Ashley, I have just prayed for you and Trent. Your prayer is so close to
what I pray for Larry (my ex whom I labor in prayer for ). I, as well, just
prayed for Larry the prayer you pray for Trent. I, too, am hopeful for you
two, and for all on this website who are hungry for God's change and His
work. May He make us all "trophies of His grace". Your sister in
Christ...Randi Jackson

Asat

8/10/2016 04:47:54 am

Thank u so much for the encouragement and God's word. Your situation is so alike to mine and I'm so glad that I can relate to it. I pray that you and Trent get back to healthy days and continue to seek God through out your life. I would also like to pray to God to mend my broken relationship with Lhing and help us to be closer to God. I pray for forgiveness for all the wrongs I've done that has hurt her. I would like to rebuild a strong relationship with her with God as our centre. In Jesus name Amen.

awilda

10/29/2017 11:12:14 am

absolutely beautiful prayer Ashley. I'm also going through a hard break up at the moment. Ive always believed that if you love someone you don't give up on them and I pray to the lord that he opens my ex eyes and make him realize what a wonderful person I am and could be and that in hopes that the lord changes him to become a better person and to bring us back together but better and healthier.

5/19/2016 05:26:41 pm

This article is amazing! I have just recently had an amazing relationship fall apart simply because devil has slipped in and is try to destroy us. But i haven't given up since the beginning and i won't. i have prayed numerous times a day everyday for the last 4 weeks. and i have been.reading the book of psalm for which i have understood the he does answer prayers. so i ask everyone to please remember me (T.J.) & Randi S. in your prayers for i will you all as well. God Bless!!!

9/22/2017 08:44:25 pm

Thank you for your kind words and my prayers are with you to keep on going, trusting in God to be with us every step of our journey

Samantha

6/28/2016 05:32:33 pm

The Lord has changed me as well!! I did lose my relationship because I was not following the word of the Lord. I have Faith that my relationship will be restored and made better. I pray and fast everyday so that the Lord works this miracle for me. He has already done so much!! I am a changed person thanks to God! I see that before I was selfish and rude! I glorify Him because he has given me a new job, my car is fixed, I am just looking for a home and in the name of Jesus Christ my relationship will be restored and my partner will be transformed!

7/9/2016 02:06:19 pm

I'm going through a relationship break up with a woman I never thought I'd see leave my life. We dated 17 months. We have known each other 7 yrs. She was my friend and I care for her more than words can say. We had a few issues in the last few months of our time together. I pray for our relationship to be reconciled and in God's on time I believe it will. I pray for her every day. Sometimes all day. I miss seeing her. And at times the sad feeling is a drag. I have a hard time letting her go and I know in time we will be together again. In Jesus name.

5/24/2017 06:52:29 am

I will pray for you brother cause I know how it feels.
I can tell you one thing, stay focused with your faith!
Believe it, see it happen, no matter what happens around you!
See the picture being with her already together, when God has given you this woman he will restore and make a way!
Take care and be blessed, continue in prayer!

Brittany

8/22/2016 03:10:03 pm

This was such an inspirational message. It confirmed what God has been saying to me. I'm believing for a restored relationship. This message put tears on my eyes. Thank you!

9/22/2017 08:15:48 pm

Thank you so much for the affirmation. I honestly believe people can change, it takes desire and commitment. God's blessings upon you.

Neka

8/22/2016 05:36:14 pm

Thanking you lord for leading me to this article.. Lord i come to you asking you to help restore and rebuild me and dric relationship even though we have been broke up for two months now lord i ask you to make me and him a better person lord i came to you to lead us in the right direction with you lord please god place love, piece and joy back in his heart god please let him forgive me for making him feel like i didnt love him because i really do we have been together for 3 and a half years. and my daughter loves him alot and he really love my daughter so god im willing to walk right in your word i trust you i love you i have faith that you will truly restore our relationship if its your will lord please bring him back to us i pray every night god i no it will happen only on your timing lord and i will wait on your timing lord.

8/22/2016 05:47:02 pm

Rene Mc Intosh

8/22/2016 07:20:58 pm

Hi everyone. I just want to say God is good. I went as far thinking of all ways of getting the father of my kids back. Then I came to my senses. And had not another choice but to turn to my father in Heaven... I was at fault and can say I disrespected my bf. With a picture. And I pray that he can forgive me. The devil is a liar. I allowed myself to indulge in alcohol. Which pute in this position. Am praying and with faith I shall have my family restored. Thank you Jesus

sonia Babu

10/6/2016 03:36:32 am

Lord thank you for leading me to this article,..everyone please pray for my broken relationship with my love..its been one mnth I,have been broke up,with him..it was my mistake that I,distracted him so much that he is studying in a Bible college and fearing I,will lose him I,always want him to,reply me back.it created a big problem and he finalized em not his life partner..it was of big pain for me..its been two years we had this relationship..its like that hr now hates me..but I love him and want Lord to restore..today I was about to give up that I read this article..it has stired up my faith n will never give up on him..i,understand only Lord could change for me...prayers needed

Savio

11/4/2017 12:00:24 am

Hello I read this one late but im going through the exact same situation , this article is the best thing i have read on the internet. I wont give up , and i pray that no body gives up the change they want to se and the change that God wants to see in us.

Fiona

11/2/2016 05:56:49 am

This article has been such a blessing, I am in a relationship that also needs restoration and God's intervention. Lord I pray that you hear every single wish for a restored relationship on this page. Touch, heal and change each and every person that needs to be changed. Empty us of ourselves and old ways and fill us with love, forgiveness and understanding. Mend our relationships to 10 times better than how they were, fill them with dept and patience. Change the hearts of our loved ones and turn their hearts to us with love and forgiveness. Thank you farther God for the healing that we are receiving right, thank you for the restoration that is happening right In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ.... It is done!!

robbie

12/13/2016 05:15:25 am

please pray that Shannon and Robbie get back together and relationship is restored and have a family again with their daughter they broke up after strife and death in the family . Robbie keeps praying and wants a restore but shannon has a wall up now and says no you left me and wont forgive him! and i dont think i can ever love robbie again and times says i dont know! and is secretly seeing another man because he texts her all night and ask her out to drink!! or for sex! she at times wants robbie but when she talks to the mean shes no! with robbie and is cold .please pray for them

12/17/2016 05:06:45 am

Me and my husband are separated and its been a devastating experience.He will come back then leave me again.Been praying for him because i love my husband and I want to grow old with him with love,forgiveness,unity,understanding,I pray to God to change him and me because i been suffering from phobia of he will leave me again and again.

Patience

12/25/2016 01:28:30 am

I would like to thank God for leading me to this article, my relationship has fallen apart and I'm very much in love with my boyfriend, I would like us reconcile and restore our relationship but lately I was giving up on him and feeling it's pointless to try if I'm the only one trying and honestly I don't even know why our relationship is where it is, one minute we were fine the next he is changed and we here... this article has reminded me not to give up on others and myself because Christ never gave up on me or anyone.. I will continue praying for restoration...

God's Timing

1/8/2017 10:10:58 pm

I came across this article in need of hope and a word from God. I'm very thankful for this article and has reminded me of God's miracles.I'm also hoping for restoration in a relationship with my ex Alex. We both have gone through many up and downs and my family didn't agree with our relationship. I'm hoping God can heal him and restore him. He has many issues within himself and needs to be resolved. Besides his struggles he's the sweetest person I've ever met and is the person I've dreamed of and more.I know that God can make a big transformation in his life and direct us back to each other. Please keep Alex in your prayers he needs a big transformation and is in need of God. Our relationship began crumbling when we couldn't comprehend situations and over time it brought us apart. As of now he's with the OW and I've been praying for his transformation. I know that God can make the impossible possible and restore us. These last couple of days have been very difficult but I know God is changing the both of us. I also need more faith and to hold on to Gods's promises. I'm praying over our relationship and also the change we need within ourselves.

Christy

4/17/2021 12:24:56 am

I found this comment quite relevant to my situation as well. Depending on God's promises to make the impossible possible. To make all things new and beautiful in His time. The pruning in that friendship/relationship was necessary and it will sprout again in God's timing for His glory.

tsacbo

1/18/2017 09:53:11 am

Will you please help me and my boyfriend's restore our relationship. I love him and I miss him terribly. We haven't spoken in months.

1/21/2017 09:11:36 am

This article gave me hope. I'm engaged and had a huge fall out with my fiancé. We both hurt each other in horrible ways. We are a little over two months from a paid and planned wedding. We still have to finish our premarital counseling but my fiancé has distanced himself. It's been a week we barely speak I mostly do a lot of talking and begging to fix this but he hardly responds to my messages. he says he loves me but he needs to think. He's worried we will be divorced in a year and he feels he caused so much pain it won't ever go away and he can't fix it. I'm praying God give him the confidence to see it can be restored. Help us to work on ourselves and correct our sins. Please God help us to both make changes and to glorify YOUR HOLY NAME! Soften my fiancé heart so he can see there is nothing to hard for you. Let us both forgive and forget as you've forgiven us. God you can fix anything!!! You can do the supernatural! Let us always keep you at the center of our relationship. You are the 3rd strand. Bind us together and don't let outsiders tear our relationship apart. I pray for everyone on this thread that is going through something heal and restore their relationships. Make our relationships like new! Let us serve you and praise you! Let us stop doing things our own way but seek your way as the truth and righteousness. In Jesus Holy and mighty name. Amen

Lee

12/7/2017 02:45:19 pm

MW,

Did you two work it out and are married now?

3/23/2017 03:51:24 am

I just want to thank God though my marriage not yet restored but soon it will in God's time,miracle will happen I will be with him,having our own family, growing old and I will see with my own naked eye that he will serve God faithfully until his last breath,on the other hand I will of course serve God and testify.I know God is working in mysterious way that include faith in our heart to believe.I praise God and exalt his name not just for my marriage to be restored ,finances will be provided,my ministry, visa will be approved as well in all marriages,relationship and prodigals that healed,restored and came home to their own family.

shelly

4/11/2017 08:32:04 am

After being in relationship with him for seven years,he broke up with me, I did everything possible to bring him back but all was in vain, I wanted him back so much because of the love I have for him, I begged him with everything, I made promises but he refused. I explained my problem to someone online and she suggested that I should rather contact a spell caster that could help me cast a spell to bring him back but I am the type that never believed in spell, I had no choice than to try it, I mailed the spell caster, and he told me there was no problem that everything will be okay before three days, that my ex will return to me before three days, he cast the spell and surprisingly in the second day, it was around 4pm. My ex called me, I was so surprised, I answered the call and all he said was that he was so sorry for everything that happened, that he wanted me to return to him, that he loves me so much. I was so happy and went to him, that was how we started living together happily again. Since then, I have made promise that anybody I know that have a relationship problem, I would be of help to such person by referring him or her to the only real and powerful spell caster who helped me with my own problem and who is different from all the fake ones out there. Anybody could need the help of the spell caster, his email: [email protected] you can email him if you need his assistance in your relationship or anything. CAN NEVER STOP TALKING ABOUT YOU SIR HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS:[email protected] CONTACT HIM NOW FOR SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR PROBLEM.,.,..,.,

Eira

5/15/2017 05:18:38 pm

My emotions have been in a roller coaster ride lately, I had just gotten back with my boyfriend after I had jeopardized our relationship because of a single bad decision I've made. I thank God for the second chance but I can't help but feel low every time he would feel confused in making our relationship work. I know he is just hurting but it sometimes confuses me too if I should just let him go, I know and God knows that I don't wan too. This is why I am so glad I came across this article, just when I feel hopeless, God tells me not to give up. And that our relationship may not go back to how it was, but rather it would be BETTER. I guess I would just have to exercise patience and be consistent in my prayers. Thank You, Jesus for the hope.

5/24/2017 03:50:59 pm

This is exactly what I needed to read at this moment - I am waiting and believing and THANKING GOD for the restored relationship with the man I love very much! I pray for everyone who is also standing and believing God for restoration in their relationships as well - God is THE God of the impossible - nothing is too hard for Him! Praise and worship He deserves - I thank Him for the changes in me and in JM - He sees our hearts and He knows who belongs in our lives - I am BLESSED to me used by God to pray for the man I love every single day and to be the best example of Christ I can be - I know I fail most of the time, but I let the spirit pick me up and keep being the person God called me to be - God Bless everyone on this post and especially the author of this article - it definitely renewed my faith that GOD WILL DO what others say is impossible - I receive it and in Jesus Name I thank Him for it! :)

5/25/2017 09:26:46 am

Me too, I'm going through a tough breakup right now and I've expected that he doesn't want to be with me anymore but he blames the whole thing on me like it's my fault and I know he's hurt. Our relationship wasn't the best and it caused problems and we both needed things to work on, and now he's just so angry towards me. I don't understand how someone so loving and kind can turn so aggressive and angry, he tell me things like he wouldn't care if I died and stuff like that and I want to give up on him, but a part of me knows this isn't him and that he's just hurt. He says he's better off and happier without me. This has been going on for three months now. I pray everyday the Lord softens his heart and he atleast won't be angry towards me and we can began to heal and maintain a friendship or something. We dated for a year and I've known him for about two. I know this isn't him. But I don't know what to do

Jennifer Jones

9/22/2017 07:39:59 pm

After going to God in repentance and asking him to forgive me all of my sins and come back into my heart, my heart was filled. God is the reason I have seen the horrible ways I have treated my common law husband. Because od rhis revelation i am excited to change my ways and become more like Christ. If I can change then I just have to believe that my spouse will change to and open his heart to forgiveness. He has done more changing than anyone should ever have to and now he wants to end our relationship without giving me a chance to show him that I want to change. Even though he says he still loves me, he just wants to walk away. This breaks my heart so badly, but I know that if I can change though the power and glory and grace of God then Lance can change just one last time by filling his heart with forgiveness to me and allowing our love to flourish the way God wants it to.

9/22/2017 08:11:54 pm

Thank you so much for sharing. My prayers are with you and Lance. The hard part is that so much is out of your control. The best you can do is to be that honorable person you desire to be, yet you still also need to maintain high standards and expectations. Blessings upon you.

Alex

9/29/2017 07:01:10 am

I really needed this . Honestly I've been praying for me and my ex gf Avery , who I still love after she dumped me two months ago for us to be restored . We met by divine appointment I believe, we had a lot of issues but it got better towards the end and she said something didn't feel right , so she ended it with me . She said she was better off with out me and she was so much happier single , and that killed me to hear that. Still does , but I know that's not her because she adored me . I feel like giving up but I'm still praying for her all the time . I just wish and pray God can restore us , because I asked for signs and his voice and I heard and saw them that we were supposed to be together .

11/7/2017 06:52:33 am

Blessings upon you. Broken relationships are so hard and at times when you are in the middle of the tension it is so hard to not give up. Yet to keep believing is what will also keep you strong.

Daniel

5/19/2021 10:11:56 am

I hope she gets back to you and also tell God to remove that heavy burden in ur hrt pray for peace that surpasses all understanding so that even if she doesn't come back he'll give you a new one and ull live good lives and ur hrt and mind will be at peace

Jennifer

10/3/2017 09:04:08 am

I'm still waiting patiently Pastor Carl. This passed week was great with Lance's kids being with us. They are scared that they won't see me ever again and they love me so much. I'm horrified that these kids will have three examples of how, when love gets hard it's just so easy to give up. I don't want these kids to feel insecure. I love them very much and even though I'm not the best at being a step mom they still rely on me and the thought of opening a door that doesn't feel safe for them is heart breaking.
I believe that God will restore our hearts, minds and souls even if we don't ask for it. I believe that when we feel there is no way, God is the way. I believe that all the miracles and healing of my hearts desires will come to pass in a great and mighty and quick way! I claim these beliefs in Jesus name!

11/7/2017 06:55:41 am

When children are involved it makes strained relationships all the more difficult. Prayers for answered prayer!

LAC

10/7/2017 02:38:56 pm

Hello, I am praying every day for me and my partners relationship to be restored, he is of a different religion and deep down I really do want us to get back to how we were in the beginning but the best versions we could be of ourselves, i'm not sure if maybe the Lord wants me to move on or keep hope and prayer as we have a child together, and I feel like we are strangers, thank you for this message

Jessica

11/20/2017 05:45:57 pm

I’m still praying for my ex boyfriend to come back to me. We broke up because he said he chose the dark world than me. He said God isn’t real and doesn’t exist. And because both of us were strong in the Lord, he feels he can’t cope with my faith with Jesus. He has now backslided from God and chose to be an Atheist. I know God still loves him. I know God can change his heart too. I really pray that before things goes worst for him, I really hope God will have an encounter with him by end of this year. Pls pray for him. Thank you.

7/10/2018 04:04:54 pm

My prayer is for a changed heart. Ultimately, of course, we are powerless to change other people. We can pray. We can encourage. We can share our stories. We can be available. But a changed heart for others is between them and God. Blessings upon you

5/19/2021 10:15:50 am

Amen may God soften his hrt holy spirit intervene and bring every thought to the obedience of Jesus Christ

Brittany M Smith

11/24/2017 11:23:37 am

Most Gracious and Eternal Heavenly Father, I pray that you will repair the friendship that I have with my guy friend Jovani and that you will help us to reach out to one another and reconnect and talk to each other soon. I pray that you will change his heart and allow him to reach out to me and be kind to me again. Please do this in your own time and in your own way. I need your help, Father. I won't give up on you or my friend. We have not spoken in four almost five months, since 1 July 2017, when he stopped talking to me for no reason at all. I miss him and I look forward to seeing/talking to him again one day. I claim my renewed friendship in Jesus Christ blessed name, Amen.

12/7/2017 01:11:33 pm

Hi Pastor Carl, :)

I know God led me to this page because I always thought people can not change after the age of 35. However I am a "trophy of grace" since the beginning of the year, I found my way back to God and got baptized in September. A week later, ended a relationship due to both of us letting our flesh and Satan get in the way so I know God will restore our relationship which we are supposed to be married in 2018 on a date that is a #9 when you break it down to a single digit which didn't occur to us after choosing it and as you know the #9 has many spiritual significance.

I almost gave up a little after 6 weeks of breaking up because another man in our church was showing interest, but God convicted me twice before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after, I received an image from the Holy Spirit I shouldn't give up on a man I agreed with on the very first date to be exclusive and within 1-2 weeks talked about marriage and looked at rings on the 3rd week of dating, only God can allow for such a confirmation when it's the RIGHT person, "you WILL know."

Thank goodness I am His daughter and He made me fearless and courageous to wait on His Time. Thank you for sharing the book of Corinthians 2, it's affirming I do need to continue being patient while God works on both our hearts to prepare for the marriage we both deserve. I've never been married and almost 40, I don't believe in divorce so I do trust God to give the very best. Thank you again for this web page.

Grace & Truth,
Lee

Suhasiny

3/3/2018 05:17:13 am

Dear pastor,

My boyfriend broke with me after 2 years of relationship 19 days ago. We lived together and had a plan to settle in abroad due to the job he moved to his house 1 year back past 8 months we had small small arguments he use to go with friends most of his friends addicted to weed so I don't like this outings cause I am scared if he get involve to that addiction its very hard to turn him.even we fight we both get into normal life and enjoyed our life lot. He is so understandable and nice person. But unfortunately this Feb 05th on his bday his family has arranged bday party he texted asked me he wanted to take weed..I rejected and I am really hurt why he wanted to do such awful things. So we get into arguments and he really pissed with me and told its not going to work will break up I need to be free and take weed. I try to convince him lot begged cried I don't want to break this relationship .I want to live with him I love him lot. In that 2 years relationship I have done big sin too I aborted our kid cause financially we both are not stable. Its a big sin.. We lived happily but i don't know what has happend to him .now almost 19 days he didn't contact me at all.even I try to reach he said not to call him anymore. I am so broke..I have only god he must change his mind and make him to realize that I love him lot.please pastor include me in your prayer and bring him back to me.I am praying every second for his come back. I really love him lot and I don't want to see his life getting ruined because of the addiction.please bring him back.

Raktim Das

5/20/2018 12:49:11 am

Suhasiny please donot loose hope. I have also lost my 3 years old relation, She was my bestie.I love her more than my self. She avoided and finally blocked me ( though she promised me to stay beside me still death). i insulted her on facebook and now feel guilty.Share everything with Jesus. Donot listen any suggestion from others (they may say let the person go,move on and all that) Only seek Jesus,talk with jesus alone and he will direct your way.
Just pray in the morning, afternoon and night. put that person infront of Jesus and ask Jesus to remove scale from his eye's, make him realise how much you love him and finally restore you and make you godly couple.

Mario Migliore

12/19/2018 03:34:25 pm

Hi please pray for my relationship with my ex girlfriend of 2.5 years to be restored. We were very much in love until the parents who I never met forced her to end it. We were both heartbroken. Thank you.

Ashley Q link

4/24/2018 09:04:28 pm

Wow. So many people are praying for a restored relationship.
I'm also praying for mines to be restored. I let my insecurities get in the way and fear from my past relationships push him away. Now he's not perfect he has his issues I don't like either. Nobody is perfect.
It's going on two weeks we haven't spoke. And I'm just praying God touch his heart. I want God to open up his eyes to see I do want him in my life, and that I do care about him. Even tho I had my walls up acting as if I don't care when deep down I really do. He's like the first guy my grandmother ever liked .
I want to see change in the both of us. Only God can fix a broken relationship and make it whole.

Rejoice

5/10/2018 07:45:31 am

At this momment, I cried hard . This was such an amazing message . I was experiencing now a situation which me and my boyfriend broke up. We were both christians but evil conquers him . Im in the state of mind that I have to give up on him . But no! I have to fight and believe that God can change everything . Better than before . I want our relationship be a testimony and became an inspiration. I want God to restore what was broken in us . Even if I was the only one not giving up on restoring a broken relationship . I feel motivated . I know I can stand for God is with me . Plss pray ..

marjorie

6/5/2018 06:04:30 am

I been with this guy for 5 years and now he says he need some space.. I know he is seeing someone and I am trying to be patience and give him to find himself... I love him and I know he loves me. Please give me some advice...

7/10/2018 04:20:25 pm

Hi Marjorie, I completely agree with you in giving him space if that is what he says he needs. It is hard when you now need to wait and see what he is looking for. If he is seeing someone else that might be a gamechanger for you because that means the rules are changed for your relationship with him. My prayers are certainly with you

Bob C

6/18/2018 10:19:19 am

Hello, first I want to thank God for everything. Iv bee dating a girl for many years and I feel like iv lost that connection that she is mine. I know God can give me hope and this connection back. Please keep me in your prayers as this is a very dark time in my life. Thank you and God bless you all.

Kenn

6/18/2018 12:45:57 pm

My year long relationship ended in the last month. Been having a hard time with it, but since then, I've given my life to Jesus. I will be getting baptized on July 1st and I am super excited about this. This change was brought on to me by my recent ex. She is a Godly woman who has been through peril. When we started dating, I broke her walls down but built mine up. I neglected her and emotionally cheated. When she broke up with me, it was truly an awakening to change who I had become. At 38 years old, I had become calloused and distanced. I built a wall around myself based on arrogance and half truths. The break up has completely changed my perspective. I've been searching everywhere for my own happiness and this made me realize that I can only find true self happiness in God.

She can enhance my happiness and I have been praying to God to soften her heart towards me. I have been praying for guidance and strength. I also pray for her peace. I've been asking God for signs to either stay committed to her or to move on and let my heart heal. He keeps giving me signs to stay committed. I'm convinced of it. So now, I'm pray for reconciliation on an hourly almost basis. She says she is moving on and needs time to heal. I'm giving her that space now and even if God does not have us together in His plans, I will always love her for leading me to Him. Ideally, I would marry this lady and spend the rest of my life showing her that I respect and love her. If we are not be together, then I know God has someone special planned for me. Until he shows me otherwise, I'm focused on Him and staying committed to her.

Vicki

6/25/2018 08:54:11 am

I’ve been battling giving up on a relationship that ended about 5 months ago. I still don’t know exactly why it ended, but we were on our way to marriage and kids, and one day he just shut down and changed his mind. He said he changed his mind because he has the right to do so, and he wanted to be by himself. I desperately want to give up because holding on and praying without seeing results is so painful. I thought he was going to be my husband and I never expected this at all - it came as a complete shock. Five months later and I’m still in shock. I’ve heard this message not to give up on people twice in the last week, but I’m so afraid to keep praying and hoping and having faith that we can be restored. But it’s what I want more than anything, however the likelihood seems impossible. I have never posted on a site like this, but I know that through Christ all things are possible even the things that look dead can be made alive. So this post is my last hope. If anyone out there is still reading these and still praying, please pray that Jason and I are able to restore a loving, Godly, and fruitful relationship in Jesus’ name.

7/10/2018 04:06:54 pm

Hi Vicki, I know it took courage for you to post your story. When situations are beyond our control it is hard. Of course, that is what God means by faith ~ when we can't control. God's blessings upon you and prayers for patience and wisdom. I sure wish I had easy answers for you

Jess

11/22/2018 06:41:13 am

Vicki, my heart goes out to you. I just wrote a post. I don’t know the situation currently. Weather you are still waiting or healing, Please talk with me if you need to! I can use someone as well. My situation was similar.

Sam

8/4/2019 05:43:00 am

Pray to God to restore you. I believe God knows better, just one other thing do what you want not what people say. I personally am going through the same thing as you more or less except that i got scared of being hurt my own insecurity that i decided to talk myself our of it. But everyday i wrestle with my heart during this restoration i have seen my own faults and problems and i believe I will be in a better place after the full restoration as i know my restoration is not over yet. Just pray about it. Stay strong

Holly

8/25/2018 10:06:51 pm

God led me here too. Thank you. Blessings to everyone in the comments. Miracles can happen.

Oh so faithful

8/29/2018 07:07:54 am

I dated my man for 6 years. The devil crept in our relationship the last 2 years and my life and his spiraled out of control. He was not emotionally supportive with our blended family. Too many outsiders involved. He worked a lot. I cheated. We have been a part for a year and a half. I became needy. He became Angry. We have gone through so many emotions, dated other people, but our paths always lead back to each other. I have finally realized, Yes the light bulb just went off, that we have to put God first. We did not do thatinitially. We are both believers. I’m praying for restoration and putting this relationship in Gods hands. Only God can forgive us, heal us, fix us and restore us. I’m giving him space, but not giving up. Praying for healing, transformation and restoration.

Veronica

9/6/2018 09:48:14 pm

Hello I am in need of prayer for my boyfriend . We haven't spoken in a few days and he is also very stubborn. I Pray God can soften his heart and also restore our relationship so we can be Happy again. He also has outside people interfering in our relationship. His birthday is 9-11-18 and I would like to be with him since we haven't missed a birth day. I know God Is Able and I am Praying for a turn around in this relationship

Deepti Christy

6/5/2019 11:17:51 pm

Even I believe in God that he does restores and that's a blessing that a very of us receive ....I want my relationship restored with my love back it's my first love and I don't wanna lose him ..we had such a bad relationship and he brokeup several times with me and just need a another chance , restoration, reconciliation ,and forgiveness amongst my love and I ..... please pray in the name of Jesus Amen .

Bandaris

6/28/2019 09:08:34 pm

Dear pastor
please keep me in your prayer as this is a very dark time in my life because my family is broken in relationship.I known only God can fix
a broken relationship and make it whole thank you and may God bless you all.

8/18/2019 04:54:46 pm

May God's blessings be upon your family.

Warthon

8/17/2019 01:40:56 pm

I want to say by reading this... it gave me so much hope and reminded me to keep my faith in the Lord, who can do more than imagined..thank you for this message & God bless!!! #KEEPTHEFAITH

Mandy

8/18/2019 04:04:36 pm

Today I am feeling a complete lack of hope and faith in my situation with my ex. I dont know why we even met, I wish I knew. I feel like a worse person in a worse predicament when I am with him but I still wonder why God brought us together in the first place. I have many trust issues because of past abuse in my family and want to feel safe at all costs. I cannot gamble with my heart because it hurts too much. My ex John is an addict and he began stealing from me. I was so angry and felt so self important that I left him and told myself I would never let myself be in that situation for anybody. Now I am alone and realize how angry of a person I am, and that I cannot forgive John through my own strength. I dont know if we are meant to be together and this scares me. I want to put my faith in God for someone good to enter my life if I still deserve it after all the wrong I did to John. I feel that God has another Godlier woman in store for him and this was all just a painful life lesson for me and I have to take my hurt and move on because life isnt fair. Please pray for my situation. I am mentally ill and might have messed up the only real love that has come into my life. I have so many flaws that I dont think God can put me with a man. That is why I am so confused as to why we met in the first place. If he can do better and I am a mental confused mess then why did we have a 7year relationship. Something is so wrong with me and I am angry that God wont change things for me. Please pray for my healing and for Gods will in my life and concerning John. Deep down I feel that he is too good for me and to let him go. I am scared for the next relationship I enter because God doesnt seem to care about my needs. I am feeling suicidal today and better off not alive. When I met John everything was less complicated. I feel like this relationship was based on lust and substance abuse. Please God why did this happen to me what did I do to deserve this painful relationship and how can I move on completely healed and normal for the next man? I am traumatized and heartbroken. I feel my faith getting weaker. I feel like God isnt in control of everything but this world destroys things that are of God. Things that are good and perfect become destroyed for no reason and the world keeps on turning without the blink of an eye. How does love prevail in a world like this? It has to be supernatural. Please God forgive me for having an abortion. If that is the reason I am getting punished then I understand. John didnt want the baby and I didnt want to be a single parent. I guess theres a huge difference between myself and some of the others posting on this page. I am a sinner and do not deserve to be happy with the love of my life because my faith is lacking. I pray for miracles...but the only miracle I may get is that our relationship is no longer continuing with the addiction and stealing. I have no energy for life right now. I feel angry and bitter and that God will not restore my relationship with John. This relationship I thought was from God is over now and my faith is shaken.

8/18/2019 04:58:13 pm

Hi Mandy, thank you so much for your courage in sharing your story. One of my fear of any sermon is over simplifying some people's real life situations. Obviously I don't know you so I can't answer point by point, but can only speak in generalities. I reject the idea of God somehow punishing you for past decisions by oppressing you in other areas. He is a God of grace which always means a second chance! I don't want to be more simplistic but the best thing you can do is try to gain even a smidgen of clarity knowing time makes a huge difference. I am nervous for you in how hard you sound on yourself! Again, I can't answer point by point, but to me it seems you need a season of rest where you are fine in not knowing the future, not knowing what God has in mind. I don't know if any of this makes any sense, but my prayer is for a supernatural peace in spite of the present difficulties. Feel free to write more....

Kameron

1/7/2020 05:50:12 am

So me and my partner have been talking for months and i fell in love but one night we got into because something was bothering me that I didn’t tell him because he never understood me so we got into a big argument. The next day I didn’t hear from him and he told me he was giving me space to calm down an he needed space so days go by i haven't heard from him. I saw a restoration prayer an the men said if you try to do only what God can do it will back fire on you. One day i was so hurt i needed to talk to him and told him what was going on an he would call me but he never called me so I don’t know if it’s actually him or if God was stopping it because i was trying to fix the problem myself. I really miss him so much an have been praying for weeks for restoration

Fulya

3/5/2020 05:25:07 pm

Your testimony encouraged me pretty much from the beginning. I have a broken relationship since Christmas night. I have been together with him around 5 years and his mother never wanted me and she is part of a coven and legal witch in my country ( I live in a muslim country Turkey) . I was a believer but bf was not and witchcraft attacks of my bf's mom have tormented my life and our relationship. I tried every way to save my bf ( I have visited witch and wizards too) but Lord stopped me and opened my eyes. I have lost my home( I couldn't pay my rent) lost my job (many times during that 5 years) and learned that my bf had cheated me too because his mom was manipulating him against me with magics and with talkings of her (she has Jezebel spirit) and have to have moved back to my parents house in a heavy depression. I have already spent two years without him. I have begged and cried in front of the Lord and fasted during a year ( still fasting and looking for His face). I am still under the attack of his mom's magics but learned spiritual battle and come closer and keep relationship with Lord again. My relationship with God had broken because of my ex bf ( I had prayed for that relationship long time and he was believer ( he showed himself to me so) and cheated me and married with a non believer girl and I have offended to God and lost my faith about Him) and restoring my relationship with God thanks to a man now!
My problem is waiting because I am not young enough and already spent two years and in the third year now. All of my believer friends ( even if they had heard open prophecies about my bf's return) they says me that my decision is wrong and I need to cancell my prayers and ask to new one... I am looking for the God's decision about my life and asking with fasting... What's His decision about me and who will be my husband?...

My bf had blocked me but he unblocked me from whatsapp and his crazy mom has started to witchcraft attacks again. They are very evil and harmful family. I just pray full deliverence of my bf and our relationship and to serve Lord together married and be far far away from his evil family members and demons and curses of them.
Please pray for me and for my bf Emre if you reading this.

May the Lord bless all of us tightly !!

3/24/2020 03:34:02 pm

thank you for your story. sometimes the world is very hard. My prayers are with you as you continue to look to the Lord for guidance and wisdom. It's not a formality at all to include in every prayer "if it be your will."

3/24/2020 04:16:04 pm

Amen Pastor!! Thank you very much for your answer. May the Lord bless you!! If it be His will, I accept it. Please remember Turkish people in your prayers too. May the Lord show His great power against all kind of witchcrafts and break the power of it over all marriages and relationships!!!

3/24/2020 04:27:00 pm

"Heavenly father, I do lift up the Christian people of faith in Jesus Christ in Turkey. I cannot imagine the struggle and the pain. Yet to know you is everthing. I pray for those who are searching for truth and life that they will discover the message of the cross and resurrection. Give uncommon strength through your spirit to those who are on the front lines praying for friends and family who do not know you. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!"

Tyler Brown

3/24/2020 08:28:38 am

Hey me and my olde lady been going through hard times we broke up got back together and just a lot of stress and pain we have a little one on the way i just want my relationship back reading this but a smile on my face and believe going going restore our relationship on his time I’m praying to him that he restore heal and give us the strength not to give up you have me so much hope reading the comment make it even stronger I’m continue praying God restore our relationship he’s and strengthen and pull us back together I love her dearly I have faith he going to do it And pull us through it thank you this give me faith and hope believe and trust God going fix our situation and make us stronger and being the love back into our relationship and stronger

Kelly

4/8/2020 07:47:46 am

Dear Pastor, thank you for this. I have been apart from the life of my life for 3 months. I’ve known him for 42 years. He was married for 25 years, me for 20. We reconnected, were together for 3 years. I discovered he was unfaithful to his wife sexually and emotionally with many women for their entire marriage. He brought that into our relationship, cheating on me sexually and emotionally with several women. I decided to stay and forgive him. We tried working it out for a year. He has five teenage and adult children. His life got in the way and now we’re not together. I feel God keeps telling me not to give up, that we can be restored and transformed to a better than ever relationship, following Jesus. Am I being too hopeful, has God showed me all this pain to make me walk away from this man? Or should I keep praying and not give up that somehow God will restore us and bring us back together better than ever with Him leading us?
Please help, I’m so confused.

Thank you so much
Kelly

4/8/2020 08:58:27 am

Hi Kelly, I sincerely pray for you. I feel like this format is too short, but my basic answer to your dilemma is that the forgiveness you are offering your husband is not being met by repentance on his part. That is why it is so painful and hard because you cannot control his response. I'm not telling you when to wait or to let go, I can't do that for another person, but hopefully I can give a little perspective. That is one of the huge dilemmas is when to let go and when to wait...

Invitation. During the Coronavirus pandemic I'm doing a half hour "duscussion" on FB Live four times a week, including this morning at 9:30 (PST). The general topic is "Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness" ~ I'm thinking I will read your note this morning (without your name) as an example and make a few comments. You're welcome to listen in... just find me at the church FB page: https://www.facebook.com/sumasacchurch and in a bit hopefully you'd be able to see me... blessings upon you. You're in a tough tough place... don't mean it at all as an easy answer, but I have to say, too, that God is good!

Anima

4/23/2020 04:26:29 am

Me and my boyfriend was broken up our relationship 9 years ago. I am still love him so much.In my relationship i was never take him seriously but when i lost him i released its was a big mistake i had done in my life.Therefore i always pray to God to restore my relationships even now.I will never give up and in this article, it is more inspiring me to keep faith in god.

Hannah Lancaster

5/12/2020 09:41:31 pm

Me and my boyfriend broke up 3 months ago because I was making bad choices in my life and now I’m clean and trying to get my life right with god and he’s doing the same because he was overweight when I was with him and now he’s going through changes himself and I’m praying that God restores our relationship back together and I pray that he changes my exboyfriend life and that God will keep doing the same for me and my daughter will have a healthier environment and relationship with me and her daddy

Charmaine

5/13/2020 06:26:14 pm

Is it a sign or coincidences? I always pray and ask God if he is for me give me strength , patience ,discipline , faith and hope. If he is not for me remove him as you see fit . About 80 % of the time some time after he would call or text . Is that a sign or just coincidence. ???

5/13/2020 10:08:43 pm

Good question, warning: I am not in a position to give you a definitive answer because I'm sure there are many more considerations to your situation than what you're able to convey in a few lines. On the one hand, I don't believe in coincidences, but on the other hand, when little "signs" appear do you have the right interpretation. I encourage you to ask God simply to speak to you that you might grow in your trust. Have high standards when it comes to boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse. I think that oftentimes if we grow in our relationship with the Lord, learning to trust Him more and more, the specifics of the outcome of our dilemma's are of less importance because we can learn to accept whatever comes our way. Blessings upon you as you continue to seek the Lord.

Thembi

5/16/2020 01:15:45 am

You have given me strength to stand and pray tht God restore our relationship.me and my boyfriend we shall change to love , cherish, respect, remember to stand by each other, heal my boyfriend from his mental disorders.let him not stress too much.he must know tht You God will always protect him.God bless our relationship .Amen

Teresa

6/12/2020 02:45:52 am

My Boyfriend and I were in a relationship for 2 years. I saw and still see my whole life with him. I love him so much but my anger got the best of me and how I blow things out of proportion (it has been a tough year...a lot going on with work and uni and my family). This is not an excuse but it is the truth, I have been overly stressed and it is not his fault. He could not take it anymore. So he broke up with me a month ago. I am so broken, heartbroken and broken in spirit. I have been praying non-stop even in my sleep I pray, I am just so incredibly hurt. After we broke up, he told me he still loves me and hopes God will bring us back together when we are healed. I believe he is the one and he said that he believes the same. I just don’t know why God brings people into our lives to take them away. It is crushing and I feel defeated. I am trying to keep strong...I am also working on being a better person. I want to be a better person.
Please pray for my ex boyfriend and I to be reuinted please. Thank you.

Phanuel Matimba Masangu

8/15/2020 11:45:34 pm

I am a widower who is in a relationship with a Christian woman. I am also a born again Christian. My girlfriend decided to break up with me last week because of mistakes that I have made. I lied to her about certain things. I admitted my guilt and asked her to forgive me. We loved each other so much that we had planned to get married soon. I'm so hurt and depressed. Please help pray for the restoration of the relationship between us. My name is Phanuel Masangu and hers is Tondani Munyama.

Carmen Brandt link

10/31/2020 01:36:37 pm

This article has brought hope in me....I am going through a break with the love of my life Dear Lord I pray in your almighty name that you restore my relationship with my Ex. dear Lord you know my hearts desires he's the one I want to spend my life with. Please pray for us C&C.

Samantha Chowhan

11/9/2020 03:54:08 am

I am praying for the restoration of my relationship with my boyfriend. We are both saved and our relationship was Christ centred. However, over time we stopped praying together and we had issues with my mum who did not like him as hes poor and comes from a humble home. My mum has on many occassions insulted and heart him. Recently we have had quiet a few misunderstandings; and now he says hes in a rough space and needs time to figure things out. He has asked for time and space. He is the only father my child knows and therefore my son is missing him alot and often cries for him. I'm standing in God and praying earnestly for our reconciliation and now, I will pray for a better relationship.

Gini Goracke

11/21/2020 04:56:43 am

I came across this article while searching for a word from God this morning. My mom is dying in a nursing home and my family is fighting amongst themselves. Brothers who loved each other now hate each other and their wives. God led me to this! My life has changed since knowing Jesus and now I pray for change in my family. There is hope and I have faith! God is faithful

11/21/2020 06:56:24 am

Good morning Gini, my prayers are certainly with you and your family. I'm not clear if the issues in your family are because of the stress from watching your mother die, or if it's been a long time erosion of relationships. In either case, it is always difficult to be a part of animosity in relationships. Keep loving each one as best as you can and refuse to "take sides". May the Lord fill your life with a supernatural peace in spite of the multi-layered stress.

Sabrina

11/22/2020 01:27:02 pm

I beleive there’s a reason to why I came across this article and I do believe it’s a sign from God. Me and my ex bf broke up 9 months ago, we were so in love and had futures plans that the break up came as a shock to me, we had plans for marriage, kids and a house, I beleive the devil came between us but at the same time that God wanted me to work things out and become the best version of myself. We’re still in contact as friends but only God knows how much I still love and miss him, how there goes not one day by without me crying, the pain is still fresh as 9 months ago. At this point i don’t even know if I should continue to pray for him and for the relationship to be restored because I don’t want to keep beleiving when in reality I should just give up and move on. I just pray God to give me clarity and no matter how it will be, I pray that God gives me strength to accept things that I canno’t change and control and I pray the Lord to be with me when I’ll need it the most. My only wish and prayer is to get back with Johan and together be much better than before but Lord let your will be done in our lives, in Jesus name I pray.
Please someone pray for me.

DARLA ADAMS

5/3/2021 12:26:23 pm

Sabrina, I hope that your relationship was restored. I had the most amazing boyfriend that broke up out of the blue too. His name is Tim and I am broken and asking for prayers. It looks like this site is abandoned, but I hope to see a comment from you.

Tiani Brunacini

12/10/2020 03:50:34 pm

My husband Giovanni Brunacini left me and abandoned me. He told me he wanted to party and go talk to other girls and get drunk. Please pray for his salvation and that God would remove the veil from his eyes and bring him to rock bottom so that he may come to Christ and be saved and come back home to his wife. It’s been almost two months since he’s been gone. My heart is begging for God to save my husband and change Giovanni’s heart of stone. Please pray with me. Thank you.

5/3/2021 12:30:45 pm

I prayed for you and hope that if he hasn't come back yet, that he will.

Tasha

12/14/2020 10:28:53 pm

I’m asking for prayer for my relationship with my boyfriend. I’m asking prayer that Gold would restore our friendship and relationship. I’m begging that this happens soon. I’m to the point I can’t eat or sleep

5/3/2021 12:32:31 pm

I know how this feels Tasha and pray that he came back to you.

Naomy Kate

12/20/2020 10:01:51 pm

I just read through the story, my Boyfriend just broke up with me yesterday and it is not a small thing to me because we Had dated for more than two years. Everything has been good and we were planning to get married but now the devil has taken that happiness away from me. I put my trust and faith in God because I know He is a promise keeper and He is going to restore everything to me in Jesus name. Please remember me in your prayers. Thank you.

5/3/2021 12:34:00 pm

I pray that your relationship was restored Naomy.

Catherine

9/5/2021 10:05:50 pm

U pray for my relationship restore..I never miss praying

Winner

12/21/2020 09:11:18 am

Hi am going through a sad break between I and my boyfriend or ex and I believe God to restore us back and better than we were.

5/3/2021 12:35:03 pm

I pray that God brought you back together Winner.

David Bazile

1/13/2021 02:46:26 am

This article was so encouraging! I am going through something similar with my now ex girlfriend who I was in a courtship with for 10 months which was heading to marriage. We were in love (and still are) with each other. However we broke up (her decision) because it was getting unhealthy for the both of us and she wanted to focus on herself and therapy. So she has asked for time and space. This was really painful but I am trying to keep strong. My heart desires her to be my wife. Since our separation, I’ve spent more time with God and have made him the focal point of my life. I am praying that God can soften our hearts toward one another and he can restore our a better relationship in his timing. Please pray for us.

5/3/2021 12:35:59 pm

I pray that your relationship was restored David.

julian

1/19/2021 03:08:34 pm

My name is Julian I'm from canada...I just found out about my husband cheating on me with a co-worker! We’ve been married for five years now with 2kids with lots of amazing moments together, i wanted to leave, but i love him so much. we are both still young and very attractive. but i want my husband, my friend, and the father of my beautiful children. how do i get past the thought of another woman having my husband? Not my fiancé, not my boyfriend, but my husband! i still love him even though he thinks i want to leave i really want him to do better and stop me before i walk out! my husband told me that he doesn’t feel loved anymore, just because of this co-worker he has be cheating on me with, that he wants a divorce, i was devastated, heart broken i begged him to listen to me that we can work it out like we always do, but he didn’t listen, he told me that he met someone that loves and understands him, i begged him to consider our kids but he didn't listen. he left and i was frustrated, i began searching for help and answers, then i heard about a man that can Cast a spell to remind him of all the things we have been through together and bring him back to me, at first I was scared then i decided to give it a try, and like magic my husband came back, apologize and begging for forgiveness, thanks to Dr Anthony, I’m posting this to help people with similar issues. You can contact him via his email [email protected] or WhatsApp +2348143279478 for help too.

Tony

2/5/2021 08:27:29 pm

I came across this thread because I was searching for info if I should give up praying for someone to change. The person who I have been praying for God to change is my wife. I've been asking and believing God to restore our marriage. We have been married over six years but the last two years have been awful because of adultery. Some people say that God can't restore relationships because of free will but I don't think that is true..its just their opinion. The Bible clearly shows us that God can do all things, nothing is too difficult or impossible for Him..He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above what anyone can ask or think. The Bible shows how He answered Esther's prayer for favor with the king..and Nehemiah 1:11 also prayed for favor with a king..God answered by softening the king's heart and obviously influenced their decisions..Jacob also prayed that Essau would not kill him and God answered him by softening Essau's heart so much that he forgave Jacob and their estranged relationship was restored. So the Bible shows that God can influence or overide a free will. The Word says that the king's heart is in His hand and it's like a stream and He turns it wherever He chooses. So after reading what the Word says its my opinion that God can restore a relationship. The word says we don't war against flesh and blood in other words people are not the enemy..the real enemy is the spirit behind them causing them to act the way they are because of the devil who has their mind captive to do as he wills. I have been standing for my marriage to be healed and restored for over a year and I find it difficult to continue to stand because we still live together and its heartbreaking to know about the adultery and after confronting her about it she has continued. I know God can do a miracle and change a stony hardened heart for a softened heart of flesh as it is written. Its just that it seems nothing has changed and things have even gotten worse. I know its the enemy putting up a fight but I sometimes wonder what more can I do. I know I am redeemed from the curse of the law through the cross so I am redeemed from every curse written in Deuteronomy 28 and one of those curses is adultery and a dysfunctional marriage..I am redeemed from that. So I will stand on God's Word..and believe for a miracle. I pray for anyone else in a similar situation may God heal and restore your relationships in Jesus' Name Amen & Amen!

Amanda Smith

3/18/2021 01:49:45 pm

My faith and hope were so uplifted and moved by Pastor's message and your comment's just now. Praise the Lord for you both, I just prayed and declaired any assignments against your marriage be broken sir I commend you on such a love as yours, dont give up she's worth your fight, cast those mountains into the sea, and stand affirmed that a love like yours conquer's all things through Christ Jesus! May God's blessing's fall upon your home as well as Pastor Carl and his congregation.

ari

2/5/2021 10:43:57 pm

I am so grateful God led me to this article. I am currently in a relationship that has had many great highs and the worst possible lows. It is toxic but everything used to be perfect. We are almost at 2 years now and during those lows of our relationship, i get into a very dark place. I truly have so much love and passion and respect towards him and he is not reciprocating any of it at all. I love him more than myself, he is my world. It hurts to see how much he has changed and how amazing we both felt together. I miss the respectful man who follows God’s word that I was with, I do not know why God has changed him and why I am being so hurt. I am please asking for anyone reading this to please pray to restore a healthy loving respectful relationship with my boyfriend. Thank you, and God bless you all.

2/23/2021 05:27:19 am

May the Lord give you wisdom and strength as you wait for clarity and confidence. May you find a peace that goes beyond understanding. I join you in prayer for restoration. Amen

Wendi Williams

3/19/2021 12:26:05 am

Thank you for sharing this, I am in a place where I ruined the relationship with my ex, I had a lot of pain in my life that caused toxic traits to build up inside me. We were together for 2 years..I had just actually gotten out of a horrible situation with another man that I was supposed to marry the following year..he had cheated on me an I was devastated an let my now ex a few months later..it was clearly too soon.. but lonelyness an hurt consumed me at that time.

But like I said I allowed a lot of things consume me in a negative way, we both had issues we needed to deal with an it became a roller coaster ride with both of us.

I was not where I needed to be with God I was running from him, I blamed him for my nieces death.. an it sent me into a 360 change of who I was..I became this person I did not recognize.

Well me and my ex now are now split ways an this has me in such a deep pain as he is a great man. He was an everyday fixture in my life for 2 years..an I deeply miss the conversations an joy we shared just by being friends an hanging around each other at times..He’s not a believer like me so I have been praying for him daily. That God will soften his heart toward me an to please forgive me for the anger I have displayed to my ex through angry words, that I cannot take back.. you should never speak when you’re hurt or bitter!!

I want so much for God to bring a restorative measure to our once friendship as I do not want him out of my life completely..

But until this happens I’ll continue to work on me an clinging to God an allowing him to change van transform me into the person I’m
Supposed to be.,

Please keep me in prayers

Kathryn link

3/23/2021 06:25:53 pm

For me, the best comfort in this life is having a close relationship with God. Our relationship with God won't ever be directly as long as our relationship with others isn't right. Thanks!

Roslynn link

4/5/2021 04:38:32 pm

Forgiveness is showed kindness; it is live in real life – not love dependent on an inclination, however, love dependent on a choice, a deliberate decision to comply with God. Thanks!

Alic

4/8/2021 11:12:54 am

Was in a relationship with my ex of 3 years, it got toxic because I let family control us. I impulsively broke up with him, but God has recently put it on my heart to love him and ask God for restoration. Any testimonies, tips and prayers would be great? We both agreed to work on getting married and look for houses this year, this was meant to be a big year for us.

Marianna link

4/9/2021 03:18:33 pm

God never fails to change someone’s life for the better. So, if you are someone struggling with life right now, you must know that there is always light waiting for you at the end. The light that can fulfill you and provide you with so much happiness and contentment in life, waiting for you to see it.

Aura link

4/15/2021 04:17:30 pm

God will always desire a personal relationship with each one of us. God desires for you to have communication with Him. But, how can you ignite conversation with the Almighty God? Through prayer, of course.

5/3/2021 12:16:27 pm

I found this site while searching for any glimmer of hope that prayers for restoring a relationship when one person walks away, could work. My boyfriend of 8 months, Tim, just quit calling/texting after a small misunderstanding. I am in total disbelief because things were going so well and he told many people that he couldn't find anything wrong with me and that he had tried. I truly thought he would be my husband and that God had put us together. We are in our early 60's and my ex husband passed away. Tim has been divorced for about year and a half. I came across a scripture saying if a person is divorced, that anyone that marries them is committing adultry. Is this in the new testament? I can't remember. I am so confused and broken-hearted. I am pleading with God to restore our relationship, but at the same time, I am afraid that marriage would be a sin. Please, please pray for us and bring clarification too.

5/10/2021 06:53:46 am

Hi Darla, I offer a prayer for clarity and peace. The question you ask about marrying a person that is divorced has a wide range of understandings among Christians which means you can read all sorts of opinions. Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 are probably the scriptures you are thinking of. In a short note like this its hard to fully explain my thoughts, but let me say this. In the book of Malachi, it says that God hates divorce. The reason I think he hates divorce is because God has been divorced. That's the story of the whole bible, those whom God loves and created turn their back on him over and over and over again. The Bible is about reconciliation. Honestly, I feel that those who hold a strict line about not getting remarried are ignoring many scriptures about forgiveness and letting go of the past. Surely forgiveness plays a role in the decision. I am only sharing a few thoughts and cannot fully answer your question regarding your particular situation, but I fully believe forgiveness is part of the equation and plays a role in when a person is ready to get married again to a different person.

Judy

5/6/2021 10:11:59 am

When I was 25 yrs old, I faced a very difficult situation both with family and at work. My friend who is a non-believer helped me and that's when our relationship began for eleven years. Now that his parents wants hime to get married in hindu religion matrimonial service and I denied, he left me to fulfil his parents wish. He is a good man but blinded by his earthly god. I have been praying to God ever since to stop his marriage to another non-believer and so that God touches his soul; open his eyes; realise who the real God is; that Jesus died for him and to restore his love for me through Jesus and that he comes back to me as a child of God (not the man he was before). I also prayed to God that I know all the hardship I will go through facing his family if he comes back and that I am not looking for an easy life to be with my loved one but all I want is my loved one to be saved. If anyone here can pray can help in this, I would be forever debt to you. Thank you.

5/10/2021 06:26:20 am

Oh my. That is a tough situation. My prayer is for peace regardless of how God answers your prayer, but I will pray for a miracle and a transformation of heart for your friend. Blessings upon you. In the name of Jesus.

5/19/2021 10:29:36 am

I pray for restoration of all broken relationship and marriages oh God give us peace in our hrts and minds we believe u have power over everything hear our cry oh God and touch our partners hrts and where there's selfishness in us remove that seed holy spirit we love u Jesus bring us close to u forgive us for our sins as we forgive those who wronged us for some of us the relationship was broken as a teaching some is to save them from hell some is to bring forth new chapters and new ppl in our lives so above everything else Oh God let thy will be done all things are working for our good we thank you for loving us oh God I pray believe and trusting in Jesus name amen...

5/20/2021 09:42:53 pm

Thank you for this beautiful post. I have been dealing with a broken relationship with my bf Scotty for almost a year now. He broke up with me due to my many immature choices that I made in our prior relationship. I have been extremely devastated since the breakup. However, I have been blessed with so much personal, spiritual, and character growth during this storm in my life. I am nothing like I used to be and I give God all the glory. I love Scotty with all my heart, but he doesn’t even want to talk to me. It seems the more time goes by, the worse he is getting. Casual convo post-breakup with hope that we will be together again has now turned into bitterness and anger from him out of nowhere. I tried to just let it be, but it seems as though God wants me to keep holding on. My love for him has grown more than it has ever been during this season of my life and I feel God has placed that love heavy on me for him because I was trying to give up. But it is soooo painful loving and missing him so much, and feeling so depressed cuz of the hardened heart he has for me because of my past mistakes. Our recent physical distance has also in my opinion cause detriment as well. This post helped remind me that God can change even the hardest of hearts and the most stubborn individuals. Thank you for this. Any prayers would be greatly appreciated.

KADT

6/3/2021 01:15:30 am

Hi! I'm also in need of prayers. My ex fiance (LWU) and I fought during wedding planning. Pride got in the way and it got messy that my parents got involved. I now realized what I did wrong. I wanted a second chance with him, but he is really fearful because of the hurtful words that were said. We are both evangelical Christians. I believe that he is the life partner God has blessed me with because I prayed for him. He is a very stubborn man and has full of pride in his heart. But this message gave me hope that God can change people. God has changed me and is changing me to be more and more Christ-like. I also pray that God touch the heart of LWU so that our restored relationship may bring glory to God. I lift up in prayer everyone who needs a relationship restored, especially if it is a relationship between two believers.

kita

6/4/2021 05:15:47 am

Before getting in a relationship with my ex, I was praying that God bring me a man who would love me & my kids. I met my now ex and he did just that for 1 year. We broke up 2 months ago. I'm praying that God restores our relationship with a stronger foundation this time. Me & my ex discussed having a child and buying a house. I never had a man who had the same goals as me. I realized that sometimes I was inpatient during our relationship even though it was out of love and excitement. I'm practicing patience now, praying that God restores my relationship. Please pray for us.

Debbie

6/13/2021 03:58:18 pm

i have an x friend who I had been friends with for 20 years. They preached christ to me and reaffirmed their love for me over and over. We have been so close all these years. we had a falling out and she filed harassment charges on me. I tried to talk to her but she called the police and I was arrested. I have to go to court, hire a lawyer and pay a bunch of fees. My nursing license is on the line. Why do I have to go through this? Doesn't she have to pay for doing this to me? I have tried talking to her she just calls the police. I love her and want my friendship back but only if she isn't going to hurt me anymore.

Bebe

8/28/2021 03:33:52 pm

I’m sad to see so many people here going through relationship issues. But I have great faith in God’s power of restoration! I’m praying for each of you!
This was a wonderful post. Thank you for this! It reiterated that everyone can change. And I shouldn’t give up on my ex just like God hasn’t given up on me.
I’m dealing with a breakup myself. I take full responsibility for it because I wasn’t the best partner. My head wasn’t in the right space and I didn’t know how to be in a relationship. My ex then broke up with me after leaving for the military and it broke me down. As a testimony to this post, God has changed me SOO much to where I’m nothing like I used to be. The breakup caused me to obtain a relationship with God on a level that I’ve never had before. So much spiritual growth! And now, I’m more prepared than ever to be in a relationship. I give God all the praise and glory for softening my heart and building a Christlike character in this once prideful, sinful, lost and stubborn person.
God has placed in my heart that my ex is indeed my soulmate. I love them more now than I’ve ever did before, even more than in the previous relationship despite not seeing them for a year and a half. But of course, they’re very upset with me for who I used to be. I was being ignored and they didn’t want to have anything to do with me. I could easily perceive the anger, bitterness and regret, and understandably so because I broke their heart. It’s been extremely hard, but God has told me to continue to fight for our relationship and never give up on it. After a year and a half since my ex left, God softened their heart enough and gave them the strength and courage to meet with me just the other day. We had a conversation over dinner to catch up and private conversation in the car. Even though I didn’t receive the restoration I was hoping for, my ex told me they are willing to begin open conversation with me with no specific agenda. This article hits home because my ex is pretty stubborn and has a hardened heart still. But this has given me reassurance that even their heart can be softened. I pray everyday for my ex to give this new and improved me a chance. Often (maybe too much) I get very emotional, fearful, and discouraged. My thoughts run crazy. Even though it’s been hard, I feel God telling me to keep fighting for us because one day soon their heart will be softened enough to welcome me back into it. I ask for you guys to pray for my ex’s healing and softening of the heart, and the restoration of our relationship to a new and more fruitful and beautiful level. I’ve changed to become a better me and I know his heart can change as well. I know this story will be beautiful and will give God all the Glory. And I’m excited to use this testimony for His Glory one day!

Ual

9/3/2021 04:16:42 pm

I've been with a woman for almost 18 years now. I love this woman immensely but she's as stubborn as a bull. She's an amazing person but full of pride when upset and really hard to forgive when wronged. We recently had some issues, somehow it has all become my fault. She refuses to reconcile even after I've made peace thrice and have admitted my faults. What advise do you have for me? I don't want to give up because I've dreamt of marrying this woman since we first met.

Zuali

12/6/2021 02:29:47 am

As I was going through the internet searching every prayer how to pray for our ex boyfriend . I keep on praying and suddenly this article came up to me. I am so happy . How it encourages us to never give up. I feel God is sending me to read this article. I am going through a tough breakup. It's hard for me. I cannot eat, sleep nor study. Some days I fast too in the name of Jesus asking him to soften Athang heart and reconcile with me. At first it was my mistake but I repent and seek forgiveness from Lord. He is very stubborn . Once he says something he stick to it. But when I remember All things are possible through Christ it gives me hope again. I keep on praying. Please friends pray for me that the Lord Jesus Christ take away his anger and give me another chance. Everything is possible through Christ. Please help me . I was a rude person , I hurt him alot. If the Lord can change me why not him. In Jesus name please I pray please pray for me Amen

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9/14/2022 08:57:59 am

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