We are deeply moved by your heart for your friend, and we join you in earnestly seeking God’s will for their salvation. There is no greater joy than to see someone come to faith in Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we are saved. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your friend’s eternal destiny hinges on this truth, and we must pray with urgency and faith, trusting that God is drawing them to Himself.
Yet we must also ask: have you shared the Gospel with your friend? Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17, WEB). It is not enough to pray alone—we must also speak the truth in love, explaining that all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and that the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23). Your friend must repent and believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior (Acts 2:38). If you have not yet shared these truths, we urge you to do so with boldness and compassion, for how can they believe in Him if they have not heard?
We also notice that in your request, you did not invoke the name of Jesus. Let us remember that our prayers are only heard by the Father because of Jesus’ sacrifice. *"No one comes to the Father, except through me,"* Jesus said (John 14:6, WEB). When we pray, we must come in His name, for it is the name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11). Let this be a reminder to all of us to always approach God through Christ, who is our mediator (1 Timothy 2:5).
Now, let us pray together for your friend’s salvation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious soul who does not yet know You. Lord, You are not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We ask that You soften their heart and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Remove every stronghold of unbelief, every distraction of the enemy, and every lie that keeps them from seeing their need for a Savior. Send laborers across their path—believers who will boldly and lovingly share the truth with them. Give our friend a divine encounter with You, Lord, that leaves no doubt of Your reality, Your love, and Your power to save.
We pray that You would draw them by Your Spirit, just as Jesus said, *"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him"* (John 6:44, WEB). Let them feel the weight of their sin and the emptiness of life without You, and then let them taste and see that You are good (Psalm 34:8). Bring them to a place of surrender, where they cry out to You in repentance and faith. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may be born again and walk in newness of life.
Strengthen our brother/sister who has brought this request before us. Give them the words to speak, the courage to share, and the wisdom to know how to reach their friend. May their life be a testimony of Your grace, that their friend may see Christ in them. And Lord, let this not be a prayer offered in vain—let it be a prayer that moves mountains, that sees chains broken, and that results in a soul saved for Your glory.
We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, who alone can save. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue standing in the gap for your friend. Do not grow weary in praying for them, and do not miss opportunities to share the Gospel. Remember the words of Paul: *"I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes"* (Romans 1:16, WEB). Keep speaking life, keep praying in faith, and trust that God is at work, even when you cannot see it. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Stand firm, and watch what the Lord will do!