Prayers for those who do not claim Jesus as their Savior

Use the following as a "prayer starter" for each day of the month. You will find a different prayer for each day of the month. As you pray, simply insert the name of your friend or friends in the blank. Say this prayer for your friend several times a day as you think about your friend.

1. Claim God’s Love For __________.

God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son that as __________ believes in him, he/she shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send Jesus into the world to condemn __________, but to save __________ through Jesus Christ. John 3:16 - 17

2. Pray For The Heart Of Jesus

Lord, you did not come to be served but to serve. May I have that same attitude, and give my life for __________ as a ransom. Matthew 20:28

3. Pray For A Burden For The Lost

Holy Spirit, place in my heart great sorrow and unceasing anguish for __________ that I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of __________. Romans 9:1 - 3

4. Pray For Persons To Labor For The Lord In __________’s Life.

Lord of the Harvest, send laborers to __________ that he/she may be saved. Matthew 9:38

5. Pray For An Opening For The Church To Share The Gospel With _________

I ask you, Holy Spirit, to give urgency in prayer, being watchful and thankful. And I pray that God may open doors for __________ to hear the message. I pray that the church may proclaim the mystery of Christ, clearly and the message be understood. Colossians 4:2 - 4

6. Thank God That __________ Will Be Part Of The Fruit That Will Last.

I thank you, Jesus, that you chose me to go bear fruit. May __________ be part of that fruit that will last. Father, I thank you that you will give me whatever I ask in Jesus’ name. So I ask for __________ to be fruit that will last. John 15:16

7. Repent Of Fear And Ask God For Boldness In Proclaiming The Gospel

Lord, I repent of my lack of faith for allowing the spirit of fear to take over. Many times I have been like the disciples lacking in my witness to __________ because of fear. John 20:19

8. Ask God For A Release Of The Holy Spirit’s Power For Witness

Lord, I ask for a release of the Holy Spirit in my life for power to witness to __________. Acts 1:8

9. In Jesus’ Name Bind the god Of This Age

In Jesus’ name and with the blood of Christ, I bind the god of this age and all his demon forces from blinding the mind of __________ from seeing the light of the gospel, of the glory of Christ who is the image of God. Lord Jesus Christ, reveal yourself to __________ that they may be saved. 2 Corinthians 3:14 - 16; 4:3 - 4

10. Pray For __________ To Become A New Creation In Christ

Lord, I pray for __________ that he/she will become a new creation in Christ, that __________’s old life will be gone, and a new life will come through Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17

11. Pray That The Holy Spirit Will Open __________’s Heart

Lord open __________’s heart to respond to the message of Jesus Christ. Acts 16:14

12. Ask The Holy Spirit To Draw __________ to God.

Lord, no one can come to you unless the Father draws them. Father, draw __________ to Jesus and Lord, raise __________ up at the Last Day. John 6:44

13. Ask The Holy Spirit To Do His Work In __________’s Life.

Lord, I stand on your word that the Holy Spirit has come to convict __________ of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment. Convict __________ so he/she can believe in Jesus. In regard to righteousness, reveal to __________ that Jesus is with the Father. Guide __________ into the Truth and Holy Spirit. Bring glory to Jesus Christ in __________’s life. John 16:7 - 11

14. Confess That The Church Will Do The Full Ministry Of Jesus Christ And Greater Things To Bring People To Christ

Lord, I confess your word that the Church should be doing your full ministry of preaching, teaching, and healing. Use these ministries to bring __________ to salvation. May the Church do the ministries in your name, Jesus, so that the Father may be glorified and __________ will turn to you. Acts 3; John 14:12, 13

15. Ask The Lord To Supply The Finances To Support All The Ministry Of The Church, Especially To Win The Lost

Lord, I am asking you to give the Church ability to produce wealth and so confirm your covenant to your Church that __________ will have literature, tapes, and needs met to show him/her Jesus Christ. Deuteronomy 8:18

Lord, may your Church members give fragrant offerings and acceptable sacrifices pleasing to God. "And my God will meet all our needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus so that __________ can come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior." Philippians 4:10 - 20

16. Remind God of Your Desire to Serve Him.

Lord without faith it is impossible to please you. I do believe in you and that believe you exist and that you will reward my earnest seeking you with the salvation of __________. Hebrews 11:6

17. Ask For A Vision For The Lost.

Lord, give me a vision. Open my eyes to see that __________ and others in our area are ripe for harvest. Show me who is ready now! John 4:35

18. Know That God Will Open Hearts Through The Holy Spirit

Lord, as I worship, may your Holy Spirit cause __________ and other lost persons to hear and respond to the Gospel. Acts 16:25

19. Believe That God Will Humble __________ and __________ will Seek Salvation

Lord, as the Holy Spirit convicted the jailer, may __________ come falling at the feet of Jesus and ask, "What must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:29

20. Invite God To Allow __________ To See Change In Your Life As A Witness

Lord, may my life be changed to be a new creation in Christ Jesus so __________ will see and seek Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17

21. Seek To Find People Who Will Stand In Agreement For Lost Persons

Jesus, I pray that you will give me people who will be in agreement with me in prayer for __________’s lost soul. Matthew 18:18, 19

22. Thank The Father That He Will Reveal Jesus Christ To The Lost.

Father, I thank you that you revealed to Peter who Jesus is. Now, I ask you and thank you in advance for revealing to __________ Jesus, who is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:17

23. Celebrate! Jesus Came To Give Life To The Fullest.

Lord, I pray for __________. That they may have life from Jesus Christ and have it to the fullest. Thank you, Jesus, for abundant life. May I show it to __________. John 10:10

24. Desire From God Creative Ways To Win The Lost.

Lord, as I delight in you, give me creative ways to win __________ to Jesus Christ. Psalms 37:4

25. Trust God For A Shepherding Spirit To Disciple And Care For The New Converts.

Lord, as I trust in you and do good, may __________ enjoy safe pasture and grow in you. Psalms 37:3

26. Anticipate In Prayer A Great Reaping On Sunday From What We Have Sown

Lord, I have been faithful to sow the gospel in word and deed. Now I look forward to the harvest of __________ into the Kingdom and may it be this Sunday. I ask for the Holy Spirit to remind me not to become weary in doing good for in the proper time You will reap a harvest. Praise You Lord! Galatians 6:7 – 10

27. Prepare to do spiritual Warfare for __________

Lord help me to remember to put on the whole armor of God and open my mouth that words may be given to me so that I will speak fearlessly to __________ and make known the mystery of the Gospel. Ephesians 6:11, 12

28. Pray for the boldness of the Apostles in order to win _________ ‘s spiritual freedom

I ask for boldness to witness like the disciples in Acts. Lord, fill me with the Holy Spirit so I can speak to __________ with boldness. Acts 4:31

29. Pray for the mission of Jesus in __________’s life.

Lord, you put me here to seek and to save the Lost. Show me ways that __________ can be saved through Jesus Christ. Luke 19:10

30. Pray for a fervent desire for __________’s salvation.

God, make my heart’s desire and prayer that __________ may be saved. Romans 10:1

31. Pray that you are not judgmental or condescending while witnessing to __________.