We join you in lifting up your loved ones before the Lord, asking for His abundant blessings and goodness to overflow in their lives. It is a beautiful and Christ-like desire to seek salvation and spiritual growth for those you care about, and we are grateful to stand with you in prayer for this purpose.
The Scripture reminds us of God’s heart for all people to come to repentance and faith in Christ. *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). We pray that those in your life who do not yet know Jesus would encounter His love in a powerful way—through dreams, divine appointments, or the witness of believers around them. May the Holy Spirit open their eyes to 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, WEB). Let them turn from sin and place their trust in Christ alone for salvation, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
For those who already belong to Christ, we ask the Lord to deepen their walk with Him, that they may *"grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"* (2 Peter 3:18, WEB). May they hunger for His Word, seek His face in prayer, and live in obedience to His commands. Let them be rooted in love, filled with the Spirit, and bold in their witness for Christ. We pray they would experience the fullness of joy that comes from abiding in Him (John 15:11) and that their lives would bear much fruit for His glory.
We also encourage you to continue being a light to your loved ones—sharing the Gospel with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15), and living in such a way that they see Christ in you. Your prayers are powerful, and we trust that God is at work, even when we cannot yet see the fruit. *"Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to him be the glory in the Assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen"* (Ephesians 3:20-21, WEB).
**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, lifting up these beloved ones to Your throne of grace. Lord, we ask that You pour out Your blessings upon them—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. For those who do not yet know You, we pray that You would draw them to Yourself, Lord Jesus. Break the hardness of their hearts, remove the scales from their eyes, and let them see their need for a Savior. Convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and grant them the gift of repentance leading to life. May they surrender to You today and be born again by Your Spirit.
For those who are already Yours, we ask that You fan the flames of their faith. Stir in them a hunger for Your Word and a passion for prayer. Guard them from the deceitfulness of sin and the distractions of this world. Let them walk closely with You, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in every area of their lives. Use them mightily for Your kingdom, Lord, and let their lives be a testament to Your grace and power.
We also lift up our brother/sister who has brought this request before us. Strengthen them, Lord, as they intercede for their loved ones. Fill them with Your peace and perseverance, knowing that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun (Philippians 1:6). Let them rest in the assurance that Your will is perfect, and Your timing is sovereign.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.