Seven Things We Can Pray For Lost People

A few weeks ago, Pastor Howard preached a sermon called "Having a Heart for Lost People."  In this sermon, he gave us a list of things that we can pray for people that we know are lost.  I wanted to share that list here on the blog for those who may not have heard the sermon and as a reminder for those of us who did hear it.

Seven Things We Can Pray For Lost People

1. That God would convict them of their sin.
        "And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment:" John 16:8
   
2.  That their eyes would be opened to the truth.
        "In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." 2 Corinthians 4:4
   
3. That laborers would be sent to them.
        "therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." Matthew 9:38
   
4. That their hearts would soften to the Gospel.
        "Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God." Hebrews 3:12
   
5. That they would be protected from the enemy.
        "do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one." John 17:15
   
6. That they would have no peace until they get saved.
        "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." John 14:27
   
7. That God would draw them to Himself.
        "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day." John 6:44

I hope that this will help you as you pray for your family and friends who do not know Christ.