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Old 28th December 2007, 12:04 AM   #1
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Has anyone ever prayed to get an ex back?

Ok I hope this is not a stupid post but here goes.

Does anyone ever pray to God to bring your EX back? I haven't been praying about this issue but should I be?

Thanks, I'm just curious of your thoughts.
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Old 28th December 2007, 12:46 AM   #2
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Iwouldn't.

I never have but I know plenty of people that have, and from what I’ve seen it's not a good idea.. The problem is if she doesn't come back a part of you is going to blame God for not helping you. God does have a plan for you, but trying to predict his plan can get you in a lot of trouble and pain. The last thing you want is to feel betrayed by your ex and God.
My advice to you is to hand over the problem to God give him full control of the situation, and then trust in him that he’ll do what’s best. I know easier said then done, but it helped me out tremendously. If you do believe in him, and trust that he's taking care of it you are relieved of all the stress of "what do I do next".. Which can eat you alive..
I hope this helps.

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Old 28th December 2007, 12:50 AM   #3
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Ok I hope this is not a stupid post but here goes.

Does anyone ever pray to God to bring your EX back? I haven't been praying about this issue but should I be?

Thanks, I'm just curious of your thoughts.
Doing so could be EXTREMELY dangerous. Sometimes God will oblige just to teach a serious lesson. When people break up it's for a very good reason and the majority of times reconciliation is not indicated and can be nightmarish....worse than any imaginable pain that must be endured to get over the parting.
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Old 28th December 2007, 2:51 AM   #4
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I never have but I know plenty of people that have, and from what I’ve seen it's not a good idea.. The problem is if she doesn't come back a part of you is going to blame God for not helping you. God does have a plan for you, but trying to predict his plan can get you in a lot of trouble and pain. The last thing you want is to feel betrayed by your ex and God.
My advice to you is to hand over the problem to God give him full control of the situation, and then trust in him that he’ll do what’s best. I know easier said then done, but it helped me out tremendously. If you do believe in him, and trust that he's taking care of it you are relieved of all the stress of "what do I do next".. Which can eat you alive..
I hope this helps.

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Old 28th December 2007, 3:14 AM   #5
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hi!

i think that it is for sure the most positive and promising option you have. in agreeing with the previous posts, God is in control of everything. Its going to happen his way no matter what...but there is no reason to not voice your desires to him. I would...and do, tell him what i want all the time...just so there is no confusion . Further more, if its something that is burdening you it is a good idea to ask for God to relieve you of what it troubling you.
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Old 28th December 2007, 3:30 AM   #6
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I really wanted to get back at my cheating ex. For awhile I prayed for her to "aquire" cervical cancer, or maybe MS which runs in her family.

Pretty soon I lost interest.
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Old 28th December 2007, 10:28 AM   #7
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Ok I hope this is not a stupid post but here goes.

Does anyone ever pray to God to bring your EX back? I haven't been praying about this issue but should I be?

Thanks, I'm just curious of your thoughts.

Prayer...the last refuge of a scoundrel

</lisa simpson quote>

If you believe in god...he/she gave people free will...don't think god cares whether you get the ex back or not

but if it makes you feel better...then do it

personally I pray to the devil...he's more fun
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Old 28th December 2007, 10:55 AM   #8
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i prayed to be strong and mature in dealing with a broken heart, not to get someone back.
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Old 28th December 2007, 12:12 PM   #9
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Hey buddy, I actually found more faith in God after my fiance left me. Not only for understanding but to help me with my charecter defects and for strenth and understanding! I go to church every sunday and bible study on monday. I pray that she will come home and make us a family again!(read my posts). I pray about 100 xs a day if not more. Sometimes I feel pathetic for doin it, but I love her and want us together again. So far I would have to say its doin well for me. She claims see shes changes in me for the good. So maybe its Gods work I dont know but it cant hurt the situation any!! Good luck and I would if I were you! It helps
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Old 28th December 2007, 12:19 PM   #10
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Praying

I haven't prayed in that way. If you want to get your ex back you can pray for that. Be specific with names and timeframes. Whenever I think about it
I realize that I must really need to move on because I'm not willing to pray for God to save our marriage. I believe in prayer.
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Old 28th December 2007, 1:00 PM   #11
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Thanks everyone for their responses. I will keep my faith in God and trust that everything happens for a reason. Happy Holidays!
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Old 28th December 2007, 3:46 PM   #12
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constantly...and i don't even believe in god!
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Old 28th December 2007, 4:07 PM   #13
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Prayers always seem to go unanswered, I wonder why that is?



Yes, even though I'm agnostic, during the crux of my hearbreak I found myself praying anyway, it was my last hope to bring us back together and I did it many times.

Cheers!
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Old 28th December 2007, 4:09 PM   #14
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The first time I was really broken hearted was a fantastic lesson in having faith that things happen for the best. I hoped, prayed, voodooed to get my ex back. He came back. He slept with me, left me for someone else. They were together for 4 years. They had a child together. He was a terrible boyfriend and partner. He was of absolutely no help with the child and ended up cheating on her.

To this day I am thankful my prayer didn't come true.
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Old 28th December 2007, 4:11 PM   #15
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To this day I am thankful my prayer didn't come true.
Same here.....

Remember that One day someone will walk into your life and make you see why it never worked out with anyone else..

This is my opinion on why prayers are not answered.. because there are other plans for us in the future that don't include the past.
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