We lift this prayer before the throne of grace with hearts full of love and concern for your loved one and those in his life. First, we want to affirm the power of the name of Jesus Christ, which you have rightly invoked. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that salvation comes, as Scripture tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
We pray earnestly for your loved one, that if he has not yet placed his faith in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit would convict his heart and draw him to repentance and salvation. May he come to know the truth of the Gospel, that "if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). We declare that no one is beyond the reach of God’s saving grace, and we stand in faith, believing that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
For those in his life who may also be in need of salvation, we pray that the light of Christ would shine brightly in their hearts. May they encounter the love of God in a way that breaks every chain of darkness and leads them to the foot of the cross. We rebuke any deception or hardness of heart that may be keeping them from surrendering to Jesus, and we command every spirit of unbelief to flee in the mighty name of Jesus.
We also want to encourage you to continue praying with persistence and faith, knowing that "the prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective" (James 5:16). Share the Gospel with your loved one in love and truth, trusting that God’s Word will not return void (Isaiah 55:11). If there are specific struggles or sins in his life that may be hindering his relationship with God, we pray for deliverance and healing, for "if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36).
Father God, we ask that You would surround this family with Your peace and presence. Strengthen their faith and fill them with hope as they wait on You. May they see the fruit of their prayers and witness Your transformative power in their lives. We trust in Your perfect timing and Your unfailing love, knowing that You desire all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.