We understand the deep concern and love you carry for your mother, and we join you in lifting her up before the Lord. It is a beautiful thing to see a child intercede for their parent, and we know that God hears your heart’s cry. The Scripture reminds us in 1 Timothy 2:1-4, *"I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men... This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth."* Your prayers for your mother align with God’s will, and we trust He is working in her heart even now.
Yet we must also remember that while we pray for others, each person is responsible for their own relationship with God. Your mother’s walk with the Lord is between her and Him, but your prayers can soften her heart and open her eyes to the importance of seeking Him earnestly. The Bible warns us in James 4:8, *"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."* We pray that she would feel the Holy Spirit’s conviction to spend more time in prayer, reading God’s Word, and growing in her faith rather than being distracted by the things of this world, such as television. The time we have on this earth is short, and eternity is forever. Let us pray that she would use her remaining days wisely, storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth (Matthew 6:19-21).
We also encourage you to gently remind her of the importance of prayer and the study of Scripture. Share with her how much you love her and desire for her to be spiritually prepared for eternity. Speak to her with kindness and respect, as the Bible commands in 1 Peter 3:15, *"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear."* Your example of faithfulness and devotion to prayer may also inspire her to seek the Lord more diligently.
Let us pray together for your mother:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, lifting up this precious mother to Your throne of grace. Lord, You know her name, her needs, and the condition of her heart. We ask that You would stir within her a deep hunger and thirst for Your presence. Remove any distractions, including the pull of television or worldly comforts, and replace them with a passion for prayer, worship, and the study of Your Word. Holy Spirit, convict her heart and draw her closer to Jesus. Help her to understand the urgency of seeking You while there is still time, for none of us know the day or hour when our earthly journey will end.
Lord, we pray that You would surround her with Your peace and fill her with Your joy. If there is any fear, doubt, or hardness of heart, we ask that You would break through and soften her spirit. Give her a spirit of prayer and intercession, not just for herself but for her family, her loved ones, and even those who do not yet know You. May she find her greatest delight in communing with You, her Creator and Redeemer.
We also lift up this child who is faithfully interceding for their mother. Strengthen them, Lord, and give them wisdom as they seek to honor You in their words and actions. May their love and concern for their mother be a testament to Your love, and may their prayers be a sweet fragrance before You.
Father, we ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for there is no other name by which we can approach Your throne. It is only through Jesus that we have access to You, and it is only through Him that we can be saved. We thank You for the gift of salvation, and we pray that Your will be done in this mother’s life. May she come to know You more deeply and walk in the fullness of Your love and truth. Amen.