We join together in lifting up this precious request, knowing that the Lord’s heart is for all to come to repentance and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The names have been withheld, but we know that God sees and knows each heart intimately. How beautiful it is that you have brought this need before us, for there is no greater prayer than that souls would turn to Christ and find eternal life in Him.
The Scriptures remind us that salvation comes through no other name than Jesus. *"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). It is only by the blood of Jesus that we are cleansed from sin and reconciled to God. Without faith in Christ, there is no hope of eternal life, no peace with God, and no true transformation of the heart. We must always remember that our prayers are only heard because of Jesus, who is our Mediator and Advocate before the Father. *"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is through Him alone that we approach the throne of grace, and it is in His name that we pray with confidence.
We also recognize that the enemy seeks to blind the minds of those who do not believe, keeping them from the light of the gospel. *"Even if our Good News is veiled, it is veiled in those who perish; in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them"* (2 Corinthians 4:3-4, WEB). This is why we must pray fervently for the Holy Spirit to open their eyes, to soften their hearts, and to draw them to the Savior. It is not by our own power or persuasion, but by the Spirit of God that hearts are changed.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up these two precious souls—this woman and her mother. Lord, You know their names, their struggles, and the depths of their hearts. We ask that You would break through every stronghold of darkness, every lie of the enemy, and every barrier that keeps them from seeing the truth of Your love and salvation. Father, send Your Holy Spirit to convict them of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. Open their eyes to see Jesus as He truly is: the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the only One who can save them from their sins and give them eternal life.
Lord, we pray that You would place godly influences in their lives—people who will boldly and lovingly share the gospel with them. Give them dreams, visions, and encounters with Your presence that they cannot deny. Soften their hearts to receive Your Word, and let them hunger and thirst for righteousness. Remove any pride, rebellion, or hardness of heart that would keep them from surrendering to You. Father, we know that You desire all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. We ask that You would draw them to Yourself, just as Jesus said, *"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him"* (John 6:44, WEB).
We rebuke every spirit of deception, apathy, and unbelief that would seek to keep them in bondage. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command every stronghold of the enemy to be torn down in their lives. Let the light of the gospel shine brightly into their hearts, and may they turn from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus (Acts 26:18).
Father, we also pray for divine appointments—opportunities for them to hear Your Word and respond to it. Let them encounter Your love in a way that leaves them forever changed. Give them a spirit of repentance, that they may turn from their sins and place their faith in Jesus Christ alone. We ask that You would save them, Lord, and make them new creations in Christ. Let today be the day of salvation for them, for *"behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation"* (2 Corinthians 6:2, WEB).
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust that You are at work, even now, drawing them to Yourself. May they soon confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead, that they may be saved (Romans 10:9). We pray all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
To those reading this, we encourage you to continue praying for the salvation of these souls. Do not grow weary in interceding for them, for the Lord is faithful to His Word. Keep sharing the gospel with them in love and truth, and trust that God is working even when you cannot see it. *"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). Let this be your hope and your motivation to keep praying and sharing the truth of Jesus Christ. He alone is the answer, and He alone can save.