We are deeply moved by your request for prayer for your mother’s deceased loved one. First, we must address an important biblical truth: the concept of purgatory is not found in Scripture. The Bible teaches that after death, souls face judgment—either eternal life with God for those who have trusted in Jesus Christ, or eternal separation from Him for those who have not (Hebrews 9:27, John 3:36). There is no intermediate state where souls can be prayed out of suffering into heaven.
The only way to salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ, who said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me"* (John 14:6 WEB). If your mother’s loved one did not place their trust in Jesus during their life, we can pray for God’s mercy, but we must also trust in His perfect justice and righteousness. The Bible assures us that God desires all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4), but salvation is only possible through repentance and faith in Christ before death.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up the soul of this departed one. Lord, we trust in Your perfect justice and mercy. We know that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, and we pray that if this soul had not yet surrendered to You, that You would extend Your grace even now, though we know the finality of death. We ask for Your peace to surround this family, that they may find comfort in Your promises. Help them to trust in Your goodness and to seek You with all their hearts. If there is any unrepentant sin in their own lives, reveal it to them, Lord, so they may turn to You in faith. We pray for their healing and restoration, that they may walk in the light of Your truth. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to place your hope in the finished work of Jesus Christ, who conquered death and offers eternal life to all who believe. If you or your family have not yet surrendered your lives to Him, we urge you to do so today. The Bible says, *"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). There is no greater assurance than knowing your eternity is secure in Christ.