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"then how can we maintain such confidence when 1 John 5:14 gives the huge caveat that our prayer must be God's will?" Faith!

Ask yourself what would Jesus say to this youth/teen. I would suggest relate to him/her and not to the "why and the reasons" he/she's in there. Be at his/her age level to understand him/her....[that is truly what we all what, to be heard and understood.] If you know what his/her likes and dislikes are perhaps you could start there. Don't blame or judge and keep it light. Let him/her know you're there for them if need be. Perhaps you could draw a cross on the letter and tell him/her that it [cross] would help to find there way. Perhaps you could send him/her a youth/teen bible with the Salvation prayer written it. God Bless

If you still feel guilt, if you still feel pain [with who is irrelevant].....you haven't forgave. Forgiveness is not about them accepting the responsiblity, making them feel what they did to you [that's between them and God]. Forgiveness is about you and being able to move on. Forgiveness is about letting go of such pain for your own spiritual healing and growth. YOU are the one who can't sleep at night. YOU are the one hurting. YOU are the one in tears. It's not about THEM. When you let go of all that suffering, what you're really allowing to happen is giving Gods grace to come into YOU and heal all that pain. When you keep holding onto "it"...you're keeping "it"!....... Let go - you are His child, not theirs First off I never said I couldn't sleep at night, only that it hurts know that I was accused of this horrible thing. Second it's easy to say just let that go, but it's really not. However I have done that finally. I told my Mom once and for all in email not but a few min ago, that I didn't do what they say I did. I know that, the people who know me know that, God himself knows that. I told her that I am done with the pain, I have held on to it for 19 years and will no longer hold on to it any more. I told her I was leaving my pain in that email and walking away from it once and for all. However at the same time I can not have a relationship with people who believe I did such a thing. I told them it is the very reason we can not repair our relationship. I leave there fate in Gods hands. I have a the Lord who loves me but I also have a family who loves me as well and at the end of the day that is all that matters. I know that is not what you said.....I was using it as a generalization of the pain you carry. Best of luck

If you still feel guilt, if you still feel pain [with who is irrelevant].....you haven't forgave. Forgiveness is not about them accepting the responsiblity, making them feel what they did to you [that's between them and God]. Forgiveness is about you and being able to move on. Forgiveness is about letting go of such pain for your own spiritual healing and growth. YOU are the one who can't sleep at night. YOU are the one hurting. YOU are the one in tears. It's not about THEM. When you let go of all that suffering, what you're really allowing to happen is giving Gods grace to come into YOU and heal all that pain. When you keep holding onto "it"...you're keeping "it"!....... Let go - you are His child, not theirs

Forgiveness is an amazing healing process. Do what your heart of heart feels.....that is the Holy Spirits dwelling place and there you cannot go wrong. Marinate in that place for awhile before you react out of an irrational emotion. Holy Spirit will guide you to what is best for the good of all involved. God Bless

Might I suggest a wonderful website "demonbuster.com". It provides numerous prayers and suggested actions.