We join with you in lifting up your grandmother and all those who do not yet know the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a beautiful and selfless prayer to seek salvation for others, and we are reminded of God’s heart for all people to come to repentance and faith in Him. The Scriptures tell us in 1 Timothy 2:3-4, *"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."* And in 2 Peter 3:9, we read, *"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."*
Yet we must also remember that salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, as He Himself declared in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only by calling upon the name of the Lord that we are saved (Romans 10:13). Your prayer is powerful because it aligns with God’s will, but we must also recognize that each person must individually choose to surrender their life to Christ. We cannot force salvation upon anyone, but we can intercede, share the Gospel, and live as a testimony of His love and truth.
We also notice that while your prayer is heartfelt, it does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus Christ as the authority by which these requests are made. The Scriptures are clear that our prayers are to be offered in the name of Jesus, for it is through Him alone that we have access to the Father. Jesus said in John 16:23-24, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* Let us always approach the throne of God boldly, but only through the name of Jesus, who is our Mediator and Advocate.
Now, let us pray together for your grandmother and for the lost:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this beloved grandmother and all those who do not yet know You. Lord, we ask that You soften their hearts and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Draw them to Yourself, Father, by Your Holy Spirit, that they may repent of their sins and place their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. We pray that Your Word would take root in their hearts and that they would surrender their lives to You, becoming born again by Your Spirit (John 3:3-8).
For this grandmother, we ask for Your healing touch, both spiritually and physically. May she encounter Your love in a profound way and come to know Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Strengthen her body, renew her mind, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. We also pray for those who are lost around the world—break the chains of deception, religion, and sin that bind them. Let Your light shine in the darkness, and may multitudes turn to You in faith.
We rebuke any spiritual strongholds, lies of the enemy, or hardness of heart that would keep them from You. By the power of the blood of Jesus, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Let Your will be done, Lord, and may Your kingdom come in their lives.
We thank You, Father, for the promise that Your Word will not return void but will accomplish what You please (Isaiah 55:11). We trust in Your timing and Your sovereignty, knowing that You desire all to be saved. Strengthen this dear one who is praying, and use them as a vessel of Your love and truth to those around them. Fill them with boldness to share the Gospel and with compassion for the lost.
In the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue praying for your grandmother and others, but always in the name of Jesus. Share the Gospel with her and with those around you, for faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Live as a light in this world, reflecting Christ in all you do, and trust that God is working even when you cannot see it. He is faithful, and His promises are true.