Praying can also help you handle stress and negative emotions more easily, and it often helps you feel more connected to the god of your faith.

“Dear Lord, please help me reunite with my love. Lead her home to me. In your name I pray. Amen. "

“God, I come before you today asking you to bring my lost love back to me. "

“Praise Allah. Al-Karim, you are most generous. I ask that you bless me with your generosity by sending my lost love back to me so we may be reunited. Amin. "

“Om kameshwar [name of your love] aanaya vashna kleem II. "

For instance, if you’re asking dua, you might follow the traditional structure by first invoking Allah’s name, then confessing your shortcomings and repenting for your sins, and finally asking Allah for help. If you do find a pre-written prayer, mantra, or dua that you feel suits your needs, it’s okay to use it as-is, as long as you truly feel a connection to every word. If there’s anything that doesn’t fit your situation, it’s ok to adjust the language.

For instance, you might pray something like, “God, only you know how heartbroken I’ve been since my sister went missing. I cry every night, and I feel like I’ll never be the same until she’s home safely. " If you feel a sense of wrongdoing or guilt—like you argued with a loved one before they passed away or you feel responsible for the end of your relationship—include that in the prayer as well, and ask for forgiveness.

You might pray for the person’s good fortune, health, peace of mind, or even their afterlife if they’ve passed away.

Your former partner to realize they miss you and want to be reunited. Forgiveness from an estranged friend or family member A missing loved one to be located. A loved one to be at peace in the afterlife. Your heart to be healed after a painful loss.

For instance, if you’ve recently gone through a breakup, you might find comfort in praying that you’ll get back together with your ex. If a close friend or family member has gone missing, you might pray that they’ll return home. If you’re mourning the death of a loved one, you may pray that you’ll be able to feel spiritually connected to them.

For instance, if you’re a Christian, you might address your prayer to Jesus. However, if you’re a Catholic, you may prefer to pray to a saint, like Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost loves. [8] X Research source If you’re Hindu, you might recite a mantra to call on the god or goddess of your choice. If you’re Muslim, you might use a dua to call out to God and express your need for help. [9] X Research source If you’re Jewish, you may devote your morning, afternoon, and evening prayers to asking God for your lost love back. [10] X Research source

In Islam, there’s a passage in Sunan Abu-Dawud that says: “A man’s prayer said along with another is purer than his prayer said alone, and his prayer with two men is purer than his prayer with one, but if there are more it is more pleasing to Allah, the Almighty, the Majestic. " (Book 2, Number 0554)[12] X Research source Similarly, in the Christian Bible, Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. " (NIV)

Try reading the important texts of your faith to give you strength when you’re feeling hurt and alone. For instance, you might read Jewish poems of comfort or prayers for healing, Hindu mantras for lost love, or Islamic duas.

Spending time in nature—like going for a hike, visiting a nature center, or having a picnic—is a great way to distract yourself, and it can also help you feel connected to a higher power. Exercise is always a good stress reliever, and caring for your body is a good way to honor the god of your faith. You may also benefit from a meditation or yoga practice. Taking religious classes can help you become more familiar with your faith while giving you a chance to fellowship with like-minded believers.

You could also reach out to someone in your faith, like a mentor or spiritual leader.

Allow yourself to experience your emotions as they come up, without judging yourself. If you’re sad, be sad. If you’re angry, be angry. If you try to bury your feelings, it will only be harder to heal in the long term. Take as much time as you need. Regardless of the nature of your loss, there’s no set timetable for healing. Even when you’ve mostly moved on, you may still occasionally experience feelings of sadness. Make it a priority to care for yourself by eating nutritious meals, making time for physical activity, spending time with people who love you, and getting involved in activities you enjoy.

Verse 2:216 in the Qu’ran beautifully describes why you may not get the exact answer you seek from prayer: “Perhaps you hate something and it’s good for you, and perhaps you love something and it’s bad for you. Allah knows, while you don’t know. “[17] X Research source The answer may also sometimes be, “Not yet. " However, don’t put your life on hold waiting for the other person. Get back out there and live your best life—if they’re meant to return to you in time, they will.