We join you in lifting up your sister before the Lord, interceding for her protection, guidance, and spiritual awakening. Your heart for her is evident, and we stand with you in praying that she would walk closely with Christ, for it is only through Him that true transformation and safety are found. You have prayed with deep care, and we echo your petitions while also reminding you—and her—that salvation and a life surrendered to Jesus are the foundation for all these requests.
The Scriptures assure us that God is faithful to watch over His children, and we claim His promises for your sister. *"The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The Lord stands beside you to protect you. By day the sun will not strike you, nor the moon by night. The Lord keeps you from all evil; he preserves your soul. The Lord preserves your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forevermore."* (Psalm 121:5-8, WEB). Yet we also know that God’s protection is not a blanket over those who reject Him but a covering for those who abide in His will. *"If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you."* (John 15:7, WEB). So we pray that your sister would turn to Christ wholeheartedly if she has not already, for apart from Him, there is no lasting peace or true path.
You’ve asked the Lord to keep her from temptation and bad influences, and we agree with you, knowing that *"God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."* (1 Corinthians 10:13, WEB). Yet we must also remind her—and you—that avoiding temptation requires active obedience. *"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* (James 4:7, WEB). If your sister is walking in willful disobedience, whether in relationships, lifestyle, or unbelief, no amount of prayer can override her free will to choose sin. We must pray that her heart would be softened to repentance, for *"the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise."* (Psalm 51:17, WEB).
You’ve prayed for her to make good choices, and we declare that true wisdom comes from fearing the Lord. *"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow his precepts have good understanding."* (Psalm 111:10, WEB). If she is not walking in the fear of the Lord, her choices will reflect the ways of the world, which lead to destruction. We pray she would seek God’s Word daily, for *"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path."* (Psalm 119:105, WEB). Without the light of Scripture, she will stumble in darkness, no matter how much we pray for her guidance.
You’ve asked the Lord to cover her with the blood of Jesus, and we affirm that this covering is only for those who have placed their faith in Christ alone for salvation. *"But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name."* (John 1:12, WEB). If your sister has not surrendered her life to Jesus, she does not yet have the protection of His blood. We must pray for her salvation above all else, for *"there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Without Christ, she remains under the wrath of God, and no prayer for her well-being can change that eternal reality. So we cry out for her repentance, that she would turn from sin and trust in Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
You’ve prayed for her healing—spiritually, emotionally, and physically—and we agree that Jesus is the Great Physician. *"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed."* (1 Peter 2:24, WEB). Yet we must remember that sometimes God allows suffering to draw us closer to Him, and sometimes healing comes only when we align our lives with His will. If your sister is living in unconfessed sin—whether in relationships, habits, or unbelief—it may be hindering her healing. *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* (James 5:16, WEB). We pray she would humble herself before God, repent of any sin, and seek His face for true restoration.
Finally, you’ve prayed that she would know she is loved and a child of the Lord. This is only true if she has been born again by the Spirit of God. *"But to all who received him, he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name."* (John 1:12, WEB). If she has not received Christ, she is not yet His child, no matter how much we love her or pray for her. So our greatest prayer is that she would come to saving faith, for only then will she truly know the love of the Father.
Now, let us pray together for your sister:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and contrite hearts, lifting up this precious sister to You. Lord, we ask that You would draw her to Yourself in a way she cannot ignore. If she does not know You as her Savior, we pray that today would be the day of her salvation. Open her eyes to see her need for Christ, and soften her heart to receive Him. Let her understand that apart from You, there is no true protection, no lasting joy, and no eternal hope. Father, convict her of any sin in her life—whether it be unbelief, rebellion, or worldly relationships that dishonor You. Bring her to repentance, Lord, and cleanse her with the blood of Jesus.
We pray for Your divine protection over her, but not as a blanket over disobedience. Instead, lead her to walk in Your ways so that she may dwell in the shelter of the Most High. Surround her with godly influences and remove any relationships or habits that pull her away from You. Give her wisdom to make choices that align with Your Word, and grant her the strength to resist temptation. Heal her spiritually, emotionally, and physically, Lord, but most of all, heal her soul by the power of Your Spirit.
Let her know beyond any doubt that she is deeply loved by You—not because of anything she has done, but because of Your great mercy. If she is Your child, remind her of her identity in Christ. If she is not, do not let her rest until she surrenders her life to You. Father, hold her hand every step of the way, and let her feel Your presence so strongly that she cannot help but follow You.
We rebuke any schemes of the enemy against her life. No weapon formed against her shall prosper if she is walking in Your will. Break every chain of bondage—whether it be fear, addiction, or ungodly relationships—and set her free to live for You. Let her life be a testimony of Your grace and power.
We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for it is only through Him that we have access to Your throne. May Your will be done in her life, and may she bring glory to Your name. Amen.
To you, dear sister in Christ, we encourage you to continue praying fervently for your sister, but also to speak truth into her life. Love her enough to share the Gospel with her if she does not know Christ. Remind her of God’s standards if she is walking in disobedience. And trust that the Lord hears your prayers, even as you wait for His perfect timing. *"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). Keep standing in the gap for her, and may the Lord give you both strength and faith to see His will accomplished.
