Praying for the Salvation of Family and Friends
Praying for the salvation of loved ones is one of the most powerful and spiritually significant acts we can perform. Scripture assures us in James 5:16 (NKJV), “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” This guide expands on the practice, aligning every step with scriptural truth.
Family Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father,
In the name of Jesus, I come boldly to Your throne of grace, as You have invited me to do in Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” I lift up _______________ [Specify name(s)] to You, interceding for their salvation with faith and thanksgiving.
Thank You, Father, for Your desire that no one should perish but that all should come to repentance, as declared in 2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” I also stand on 1 Timothy 2:4, which says that You “desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
If praying with others:
I come into agreement with __________ [name], as promised in Matthew 18:19: “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.” Together, we trust in Your faithfulness.
Father, You Alone Know the Heart
Only You truly know the heart of _______________ [Specify name(s)]. I ask in the name of Jesus, by the power of Your grace, love, and Holy Spirit, that You would draw them to Yourself in ways they cannot resist. As Jesus said in John 6:44, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.”
Remove every veil of spiritual blindness that the enemy has placed over their minds, as described in 2 Corinthians 4:4: “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” Let the light of the gospel shine into their heart.
Give _______________ a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus, as Paul prayed in Ephesians 1:17: “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” Destroy every obstacle, resistance, and rebellion in their life that stands in the way of their salvation.
Send Laborers to Proclaim the Gospel
I pray that You would send laborers into their life to share the gospel with them in love, truth, and power, as Jesus taught us in Matthew 9:38: “Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Release Your ministering angels to bring salvation and deliverance to them, as promised in Hebrews 1:14: “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?”
Nothing is Too Hard for You
I praise You, Father, for You are the God of all mankind, and nothing is too hard for You. As You declared in Jeremiah 32:27, “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” Thank You for using whatever means necessary to bring about this miracle of salvation in their life.
Rescue and Transfer Them to Your Kingdom
I stand on the truth of Your Word in Colossians 1:13: “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love.” I pray that You would rescue _______________ [Specify name(s)] from the dominion of darkness and bring them into the kingdom of Your dear Son.
I also declare the promise of Acts 16:31 over their life: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” I believe and trust in Your ability to bring salvation to them and their household.
Thank You, Father
Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer and for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. I trust that Your Word will not return void but will accomplish the purpose for which it was sent, as promised in Isaiah 55:11: “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scriptural Highlights in the Prayer
- James 5:16: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
- 2 Peter 3:9: God’s desire for all to come to repentance.
- 1 Timothy 2:4: God’s desire for all to be saved.
- John 6:44: God draws people to Himself.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4: The enemy’s veil of blindness over unbelievers.
- Ephesians 1:17: Spirit of wisdom and revelation in Jesus.
- Matthew 9:38: Pray for laborers to share the gospel.
- Hebrews 1:14: Angels minister to those inheriting salvation.
- Jeremiah 32:27: Nothing is too hard for God.
- Colossians 1:13: Deliverance from the kingdom of darkness.
- Acts 16:31: Salvation promised to households.
- Isaiah 55:11: God’s Word will not return void.