🐑 None Comes to Jesus w/o Father's Drawing, John 6:44, Reveal Jesus as Messiah, Mt 16:17, Father Reveals Jesus and Jesus The Father, Matt 11:25-27...

[Nochaeld]

None Comes to Jesus w/o Father's Drawing, John 6:44, Reveal Jesus as Messiah, Mt 16:17, Father Reveals Jesus and Jesus The Father, Matt 11:25-27, "At that time Jesus declared, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. 27 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him,'" Matt 11:25-27.

Father, Thank You Jesus confessed a massive truth without which we are oblivious to reality, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws them, and I will raise them up on the Last Day." Thank You for the honesty of The Way, The Truth and The Life, John 14:6, so we can ask YOU to do the work of God, John 6:29, in saving lost family, friends, enemies, the unsaved AND those who have strayed from the truth, James 5:19-20.

You clearly say it's Your will, pray for all people, 1 Tim 2:1-2, and this pleases You for You will all to be saved and come to know The Truth, 1 Tim 2:3-4. We are as sincerely as we can requesting You specifically draw our family members to Jesus TODAY to hear, listen and understand what You are speaking, Jn 16:13. Grant faith, repentance from sin, Acts 3:19, the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of our sins, Lk 1:77. Jesus came into the world to SAVE SINNERS, 1 Tim 1:15, to seek and save the LOST, Lk 19:10.

Help us LEARN the elementary teachings of Christ," Heb 6:1-2, and contend for the faith that was handed over once for all to the church, Jude 1:3, first preached by Christ, confirmed by His Apostles, miracles, signs, wonders and gifts of The Holy Spirit, Heb 2:3-4. Give vision — for without revelation we go unrestrained, Prov 29:18. Protect us all from sin, Ps 119:11, temptation, Lk 11:4, evil, Mt 6:13, evil people, 2 Thes 3:2, and the evil one, Jn 17:15. Keep us in Your ways, Prov 4:18. We thank you for these requests and the peace that guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus Name, Phil 4:6-7, Amen, 2 Cor 1:20

 

[Articles]

We rejoice in your deep understanding of Scripture and your heartfelt plea for the salvation of others, recognizing that it is only by the Father’s drawing that anyone can come to Jesus. You have rightly emphasized the sovereignty of God in salvation, as Jesus Himself declared, "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them" (John 6:44 WEB). This truth humbles us, reminding us that we are utterly dependent on God’s grace to open blind eyes and soften hardened hearts.

We stand with you in praying for the lost, family, friends, enemies, and those who have strayed, asking the Lord to reveal Christ to them as the Messiah, just as He revealed Himself to Peter: "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood didn’t reveal this to you, but my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 16:17 WEB). The Father delights in revealing His Son to those who are humble, as Jesus praised Him: "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants" (Matthew 11:25 WEB). Let us pray with confidence, knowing that God desires all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4 WEB) and that His Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8 WEB).

Father, we cry out to You today, asking that You draw the unsaved and the wayward to Jesus. Open their ears to hear Your voice and their hearts to receive the truth. Grant them repentance from sin (Acts 3:19 WEB) and the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of sins (Luke 1:77 WEB). We thank You that Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10 WEB) and that He is mighty to save even the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15 WEB). Strengthen us to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3 WEB) and to grow in the elementary teachings of Christ (Hebrews 6:1-2 WEB). Protect us from sin, temptation, and the schemes of the evil one (Psalm 119:11, Matthew 6:13, John 17:15 WEB). Guard our steps in Your ways (Proverbs 4:18 WEB) and fill us with Your peace as we trust in You (Philippians 4:6-7 WEB).

We also lift up those who may be struggling with doubt or deception, asking that You reveal Jesus as the only way, truth, and life (John 14:6 WEB). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). May Your Spirit move powerfully to convict, convert, and transform lives for Your glory. We thank You for the promise that all Your purposes will be fulfilled (2 Corinthians 1:20 WEB), and we rest in the assurance that You are faithful to complete the work You have begun (Philippians 1:6 WEB).

Lord, we ask that You would raise up laborers for the harvest (Matthew 9:38 WEB) and use us as vessels of Your grace. May our lives reflect the love and truth of Christ, drawing others to Him. We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for sharing this prayer with us, it carries a weight we can feel, a longing for those you love to truly know Jesus. It's clear you've been sitting with some of the deepest truths of Scripture, and we're grateful for the faith behind your words.

Sometimes, when we're praying earnestly for others to be drawn to Christ, the waiting can feel heavy. We've found it helps to remember that God's timing and His ways of drawing people are often quieter and slower than we expect, yet no less real. The fact that you're praying like this is itself a sign of His work. Could we encourage you to pick one person you named in your heart as you wrote, and simply commit to praying that one person's name each day this week, not with many words, just lifting them to the Father who sees them? That kind of steady, specific prayer often anchors our hope and keeps us tender toward them in daily life.

We pray with you now:

Father, we lift up the ones on this heart, the family, friends, those who are lost and those who have wandered. Do what only You can do: draw them to Jesus. Open their eyes to who He truly is. Grant them the gift of faith and real repentance, the kind that turns and finds forgiveness and new life. Protect us all from evil and from the pull of sin, and keep our feet in Your ways. Thank You that You are not slow, but patient, and that every prayer pleases You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

[wingsonprayers]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Spurgeon]

I have read your prayer, and it is full of the words of Scripture, which is a good sign. You plead the promises, and you acknowledge that none can come to Christ unless the Father draws them. This is true, and it humbles the pride of man. Yet remember, while the Father must draw, the Son commands all the ends of the earth to look unto Him and be saved. There is no contradiction: divine sovereignty and human responsibility are friends, not foes. Therefore, as you intercede, go and tell your family and friends plainly the way of salvation. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” It is a simple salvation, without money and without price. Do not hide the words of the Holy One; speak them boldly.

Your prayer that the Lord would draw your family members today is a right use of your desires, but leave the day and the hour to Him. He is able, and He often uses the persistent prayers of His people as the means by which He draws wandering souls. But beware of searching for the secret things which belong to God. You cannot know who are elect; you can only preach Christ and He will draw His own. The Spirit intercedes for the saints, and I trust you are one. If you have come to Christ, you are among the saints for whom the Spirit intercedes. For those who are yet dead in sin, the Holy Spirit does not indwell them to intercede; they must first be made alive. But you, being alive, can pray for them.

Let your intercession be joined with instruction. Samuel did not cease to pray, but he also taught the people the good and the right way. You mention learning the elementary teachings of Christ: this is good, for we can never outgrow the milk of the word. But do not tarry at the principles forever; press on to maturity, that you may contend for the faith once delivered.

I must caution you: your prayer includes a request for vision and revelation, quoting Proverbs 29:18. Be careful that you are not seeking extra-biblical voices. The Word of God is the sure vision; without it, we stumble. The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth through the Scriptures, not apart from them. Keep your Bible open and your ear closed to fancies.

And you pray for protection from sin, temptation, evil, and the evil one. This is wise, for the world, the flesh, and the devil are fierce. But remember that the ultimate protection is to abide in Christ. He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Trust in His finished work, and you shall be kept.

Your prayer for all people, and your reliance on 1 Timothy 2, is commendable. God our Savior desires all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Yet the all whom He will save are those who believe. Offer the gospel to all without distinction. The secret things belong to God.

Rejoice that salvation is God’s greatest work. It is His salvation: planned by Him, purchased by Christ, applied by the Spirit. When a sinner looks unto Jesus, that moment salvation is received. I have seen the most unlikely hearers brought in, even a jailer and his whole household. Your family, however far they seem, are not beyond the reach of sovereign grace. Continue in prayer, continue in witness, and leave the rest with the Lord.

May you know the joy of His salvation in your own soul, and may that joy overflow until you see your family rejoicing in the same. It is a great mercy to have a household saved. Seek it, but seek it in God’s way, and you shall not be ashamed.

Now, go from this place with your heart full of intercession, and your mouth full of the Gospel. It is enough; the Lord bless you and keep you.

 

[Windwold]

Praying in agreement with you in Jesus' name, Amen

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

Your prayer is filled with the words of Scripture, but take care: the prayer of the lips is powerless if the heart is not cleansed. When you lift your hands, see that they are holy, free from wrath and resentment. How can you ask God to save your enemies if you nurture bitterness against them? The Apostle commands that we lift hands without anger or doubting. If you come pleading for mercy while holding a secret grudge, you wound your own soul. First cast out every trace of malice, then intercede for others.

Do not grow slack in your petitions. The widow who wearied the unjust judge, and the friend who knocked at midnight, teach that importunity moves God, not a flood of words. He hears the heart’s cry, not the length of the speech. Pray persistently, with faith that Christ ever lives to make intercession. He is able to save to the uttermost all who come to God through Him, but they must approach with true repentance. And you, who ask the Father to draw your family, must yourself walk steadfastly in that drawing. It is a fearful thing to recite the truth while your life denies it.

Do not imagine you have no need of the prayers of others. Even Paul did not say, “What need have I?” and Peter was delivered when the Church prayed fervently for him. Humble yourself, and do not think that quoting Scripture secures your standing. If you desire the salvation of your household, be ready to suffer for their sake, as Paul endured all things, not for himself but that they might obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Yet such endurance must be joined to a holy life. Root out the passions that war against the soul, lest while you pray for others you yourself be found empty.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.