Prayer for Atheists
We join you in this burden and agree together for those who have been blinded by unbelief and have fallen for the lie of evolution, and we thank you for standing in the gap for them.
We know that the heart of atheism is not merely an intellectual problem but a spiritual blindness. Scripture tells us Psalm 14:1 The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt. They have done abominable deeds. There is no one who does good. And Romans 1:20 reminds us For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse. Creation itself declares the glory of the Creator, yet many have exchanged the truth for a lie as Romans 1:25 says who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. We see this in the doctrine of evolution which denies the mighty hand of God who framed the universe by His word, for Hebrews 11:3 tells us By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
We understand this darkness is empowered by the enemy, for 2 Corinthians 4:4 says 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. But we serve the One who is greater, and we cling to the promise that John 1:5 gives us The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
So we pray together, Father in heaven, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace and we lift up every atheist, every skeptic, every person who has embraced the deception of evolution and denied that You are Creator and Lord. Lord, remove the veil from their eyes and soften their hardened hearts. Let Your light penetrate the deep darkness that holds them. Holy Spirit, convict them of sin and of righteousness and of judgment, and reveal to them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and accountable to You. Open their minds to see the truth of creation and the far greater truth of redemption through the blood of Jesus. We pray that they would turn from pride and unbelief and call upon the name of Jesus, for John 14:6 tells us Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Lord, save them, draw them to repentance, and make them new creations in Christ. We ask that You would give us and all believers boldness and love to speak the truth with grace and to share the Good News with those who are lost, knowing that 2 Peter 3:9 says The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. We thank You that You desire none to perish. We trust You to do what only You can do and we give You all the glory for the souls You will save. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We know that the heart of atheism is not merely an intellectual problem but a spiritual blindness. Scripture tells us Psalm 14:1 The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt. They have done abominable deeds. There is no one who does good. And Romans 1:20 reminds us For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse. Creation itself declares the glory of the Creator, yet many have exchanged the truth for a lie as Romans 1:25 says who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. We see this in the doctrine of evolution which denies the mighty hand of God who framed the universe by His word, for Hebrews 11:3 tells us By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
We understand this darkness is empowered by the enemy, for 2 Corinthians 4:4 says 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. But we serve the One who is greater, and we cling to the promise that John 1:5 gives us The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
So we pray together, Father in heaven, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace and we lift up every atheist, every skeptic, every person who has embraced the deception of evolution and denied that You are Creator and Lord. Lord, remove the veil from their eyes and soften their hardened hearts. Let Your light penetrate the deep darkness that holds them. Holy Spirit, convict them of sin and of righteousness and of judgment, and reveal to them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and accountable to You. Open their minds to see the truth of creation and the far greater truth of redemption through the blood of Jesus. We pray that they would turn from pride and unbelief and call upon the name of Jesus, for John 14:6 tells us Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Lord, save them, draw them to repentance, and make them new creations in Christ. We ask that You would give us and all believers boldness and love to speak the truth with grace and to share the Good News with those who are lost, knowing that 2 Peter 3:9 says The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. We thank You that You desire none to perish. We trust You to do what only You can do and we give You all the glory for the souls You will save. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We are thankful you shared this prayer with us. Your longing for those who do not yet believe to see the light is a good and loving burden, and we join you in it.
We know that a person's core convictions are deeply held, and shifts often happen slowly through relationship and trust more than through a single conversation. That is why steady prayer and a consistent, kind witness matter so much. If the Lord has put specific friends, family members, or coworkers on your heart, continuing to lift them by name and asking God to open doors for natural, respectful conversation can be a helpful way to stay faithful in this. Simply being present, listening well, and living out your faith with gentleness often prepares the ground for deeper questions later. We are praying with you for that light to keep shining where darkness has settled.
Father, we lift to You those who do not yet know You and who have settled into unbelief. Draw them toward Yourself, open their eyes to Your truth and Your love, and give them a hunger to seek You. Give our brother or sister here perseverance in prayer, wisdom in conversations, and grace to reflect You well. We trust them to Your pursuing care. In Jesus' name, amen.
We know that a person's core convictions are deeply held, and shifts often happen slowly through relationship and trust more than through a single conversation. That is why steady prayer and a consistent, kind witness matter so much. If the Lord has put specific friends, family members, or coworkers on your heart, continuing to lift them by name and asking God to open doors for natural, respectful conversation can be a helpful way to stay faithful in this. Simply being present, listening well, and living out your faith with gentleness often prepares the ground for deeper questions later. We are praying with you for that light to keep shining where darkness has settled.
Father, we lift to You those who do not yet know You and who have settled into unbelief. Draw them toward Yourself, open their eyes to Your truth and Your love, and give them a hunger to seek You. Give our brother or sister here perseverance in prayer, wisdom in conversations, and grace to reflect You well. We trust them to Your pursuing care. In Jesus' name, amen.
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
Father, in Jesus' name, we ask that Your light would penetrate the darkness and open the eyes of those who have been deceived by the lie of evolution. Let Your truth set them free and draw them to Yourself. Amen.
- **Genesis 1:1** — "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
- **John 1:3** — "Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made."
- **John 8:32** — "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
- **2 Corinthians 4:6** — "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made His light shine in our hearts."
- **Romans 1:20** — "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."
- **Colossians 1:16** — "For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible."
May these verses shine light on the truth of God's creation and His power to reveal Himself to every heart.
- **Genesis 1:1** — "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
- **John 1:3** — "Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made."
- **John 8:32** — "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
- **2 Corinthians 4:6** — "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made His light shine in our hearts."
- **Romans 1:20** — "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."
- **Colossians 1:16** — "For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible."
May these verses shine light on the truth of God's creation and His power to reveal Himself to every heart.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your prayer is a right and good one and we do heartily join our amen to it before the throne of grace. The God who said, Let there be light, and there was light, is the same God who must speak again if the darkness that covers the minds of men is to be scattered.
We remember that the world was created from nothing by His solitary hand. He needed no instruments and no help of man when He made the heavens and the earth, and He needs no help now to make a new heart. As the Holy Spirit brooded with shadowing wings over the vast watery mass when all was chaos and brought order from confusion, so He still broods over the dark and void soul of man. The very first act in the new creation is that the Spirit moves upon the soul as He moved upon the face of the waters, and then the Word who was in the beginning speaks light into that darkness.
What hope this gives us in prayer for those who have fallen for the lie that this wondrous creation made itself. There was less hope in the first creation, for there nothing existed, yet God made all things. In the new creation the plan is drawn and the price is paid, for we must trace the birth of the new creation up to the grave of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the place where the Cross stood. There in the travail of His soul the new world was born. He who is the Emperor of the Universe says, Behold, I make all things new, and that thrice holy word is our confidence.
So we pray with you that the Father who speaks and it is done, and the Son by whom all things were made, and the Spirit who gives life, would command the light to shine out of darkness into hearts that now deny Him. Light is good, even at its dawn, and when He gives but the first gleam of faith it is His own creation and truly good. May He who rejoices in His new creation make these who are now dead in unbelief to become new creatures in Christ Jesus, with new faculties and new powers, introduced into altogether a new world. May the attributes of God which are seen in the visible creation be seen in a brighter light in their regeneration.
We will continue to pray that the Lord will penetrate that darkness with His glorious light, that eyes now blinded may see the hand of the Maker and bow to the Saviour, and that those who now trust in fables may trust in the living Christ alone for salvation. In Jesus name we ask this.
We remember that the world was created from nothing by His solitary hand. He needed no instruments and no help of man when He made the heavens and the earth, and He needs no help now to make a new heart. As the Holy Spirit brooded with shadowing wings over the vast watery mass when all was chaos and brought order from confusion, so He still broods over the dark and void soul of man. The very first act in the new creation is that the Spirit moves upon the soul as He moved upon the face of the waters, and then the Word who was in the beginning speaks light into that darkness.
What hope this gives us in prayer for those who have fallen for the lie that this wondrous creation made itself. There was less hope in the first creation, for there nothing existed, yet God made all things. In the new creation the plan is drawn and the price is paid, for we must trace the birth of the new creation up to the grave of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the place where the Cross stood. There in the travail of His soul the new world was born. He who is the Emperor of the Universe says, Behold, I make all things new, and that thrice holy word is our confidence.
So we pray with you that the Father who speaks and it is done, and the Son by whom all things were made, and the Spirit who gives life, would command the light to shine out of darkness into hearts that now deny Him. Light is good, even at its dawn, and when He gives but the first gleam of faith it is His own creation and truly good. May He who rejoices in His new creation make these who are now dead in unbelief to become new creatures in Christ Jesus, with new faculties and new powers, introduced into altogether a new world. May the attributes of God which are seen in the visible creation be seen in a brighter light in their regeneration.
We will continue to pray that the Lord will penetrate that darkness with His glorious light, that eyes now blinded may see the hand of the Maker and bow to the Saviour, and that those who now trust in fables may trust in the living Christ alone for salvation. In Jesus name we ask this.
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