Praying for Non-Christians

We know how powerful prayer is, and that our evangelism efforts are fruitful to the degree they’re undergirded by prayer. As James wrote, “The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective” (James 5:16b).

The question often asked is, “But how do I pray for the non-Christians in my life?”

Using Scripture, we offer some ways to pray for the non-Christians in your sphere of influence and for help in sharing your faith.

Prayer for Non-Christians

Ask the Father to draw the person to Himself (John 12:32).

Ask the Holy Spirit to convict the person of sin, righteous and judgement (John 16:8); that is, of their need for God.

Ask the Father to remove the blinders from the person’s mind that they may know the truth in Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:4).

Ask the Father to open the person’s eyes that they may see the truth in Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:4).

Ask for the Father to open the person’s ears to the hear the truth in Jesus (Matthew 13:15).

Ask the Father to help make the person receptive to the Gospel (Matthew 13:8,23); that is, to soften the person’s heart.

Prayer for Assistance

Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest (Matthew 9:38). Be the answer to this prayer (Isaiah 6:8)!

Ask the Lord of the harvest to give you eyes to see people as He sees them (Matthew 9:36).

Ask the Lord of the harvest to fill your heart with His compassion for people (Matthew 9:36).

Ask the Father to open doors for you to share your faith (Colossians 4:3).

Ask the Father for wisdom in your interactions with people (Colossians 4:5).

Ask the Father for wisdom to make the most of every opportunity (Colossians 4:5).

Ask the Father for wisdom to share your faith and for His help to answer each question you’re asked graciously (Colossians 4:6).

Ask the Father to help you to use the doors He opens well and to share your faith with wisdom, power and grace (Colossians 4:3-6).

Ask the Father to give you confidence to share your faith and for the appropriate words to share (Ephesians 6:18-19).