I became a Christian at age 13. My pastor immediately told me to start praying for and sharing the good news with people I loved. I started interceding for my parents soon thereafter. In all of my travels around North America and the world since then, I asked believers to join me in prayer for them.
Thirty-six years after I became a believer, my dad turned to Christ. The change was dramatic as the gospel did its transforming work. For the last three years of his life, Dad lived out a genuine faith. The prayers of God’s people all around the world made a difference.
My mom, though, has still not turned to Christ – and I’m still asking believers to join me in that prayer. As Paul prayed for the Israelites in Romans 10:1, “my heart’s desire and prayer for my mom (and my other relatives who don’t know Jesus) is that they be saved.” I’m convinced that God is willing and ready to hear these prayers.
In fact, I wonder what might happen if thousands of believers began to pray earnestly for one another and for each other’s non-believing loved ones. What might God do when people around the world pray for Him to open blinded minds of our unbelieving loved ones (2 Cor 4:3-4), to give us opportunity to speak (Col 4:3), and to grant us boldness to share the gospel (Eph 6:18-20)? I can envision great things happening when righteous people around the world intentionally pray and witness.
So, would you join me in praying for my mom, my sister, and others who need Jesus? Would you also then let us know the folks for whom you want us to pray? I will pray, and I’m sure others will as well.
After that, please share this post, and let’s get the people of God praying together.
Bro. Chuck,
I completely understand your heart! I have been praying for my younger brother, Aaron, for 20 plus years now. For a longest time he wasn’t even open to discussing the Gospel until last year. He was going through a very difficult time in his life. I was able to share with him for over an hour how much Christ loves him and how He has changed my life. But the fact that He didn’t shut me down when I began talking about Christ was a miracle in of itself! We talked about the Gospel a several times since then, but he still hasn’t turn to Christ. I will join you in praying for your lost family members as you pray for mine. Thank you for your heart for the lost and investing others in ministry. I am grateful for your ministry! Blessing to you!
In His Grip,
Jacob
Thanks, Jacob. Just prayed for your brother.
I would ask for prayer for a niece and her husband and 2 nephews. Praying for your Mother and family.
You got it. Thanks, Bonita!
I have four members in my immediate family and thank you for this opportunity. Also I have a list of eight people I had the opportunity to share that i would ask for prayer. They live in a Muslim country but I had the opportunity to share with them while I was there.
Praying for all, Montie. Thanks.
Hi Chuck! Please pray for our daughter, son-in-law, my brother and aunt. I will continue to pray for your mom. My own mom came to Christ when she was 86 years old.
Praying, Louise. Thanks for the encouragement.
Praying! If you would pray for my sister. She’s not saved
I have prayed for your mom and sister. Will you please pray for Jared, Alex, Aubrey, and Hannah, Sandra & Donnie. Thank you!!
Thank you. Prayed for your folks, too.
You got it, Cole.
Dear Chuck, I will pray that your Precious Mother in this very moment, will open her heart for the King Of Kings.
This Christmas I pray the Lord will knock on her door – and He will be welcomed in by your Mother.
Thanks for all posts and for what you have meant for me in my ministry over the years.
Merry Christmas,
Joakim Freiman
Elim Church
Trelleborg
Sweden
Thanks, friend!