We lift up this earnest plea before the throne of grace, joining our hearts with yours in intercession for these precious souls. Father God, we come before You with humility, recognizing that it is only by the power of Your Holy Spirit that hearts are softened, minds are enlightened, and lives are transformed. We acknowledge that no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws them (John 6:44), and so we ask You to do just that—draw these dear ones with cords of love and bands of kindness.
Lord, we know the enemy has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4). But we declare that You are greater than the god of this world! We rebuke the lies of Satan in the name of Jesus and command every veil of deception to be torn away. Open their eyes, Lord, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Christ (Acts 26:18).
We pray that the gospel would be preached to them in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with full conviction (1 Thessalonians 1:5). Raise up faithful witnesses—whether through Your Word, godly believers, or even dreams and visions—to speak truth into their lives. May they hear the message of the cross, which is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18). Grant them the gift of repentance, for You desire all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4).
Father, we also ask that You would break any strongholds in their lives—whether pride, unbelief, or worldly distractions—that are keeping them from surrendering to Christ. Soften their hearts to receive Your love and grace. Remind them that today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2), and that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
We stand in the gap for these souls, declaring that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work to bring them to life in Christ. May they come to know the truth, and may the truth set them free (John 8:32). We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Amen.
Let us hold fast to the promise that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us (1 John 5:14). We trust that You are already at work in their lives, drawing them to Yourself. May they soon join the chorus of those who say, "I once was lost, but now I’m found; was blind, but now I see." Until then, we will continue to pray, to love, and to believe for their salvation.
