Marc Estes

In the past three posts we have discussed important components that are needed in our lives to reach those that need Christ. So far we have discussed the need to establish relationships, be an example to those around us and be aware of our enemy.

The next step in our journey in reaching those that need Christ is to make sure to pray for each person regularly.

I don’t know if this will challenge your theology, but I believe that any time, anywhere, anybody ever gets saved, it is because someone prayed first! Evangelism without prayer is like an arrow without a tip. We must first be victorious in the spiritual before we can be successful in the natural. Prayer is the foundation to evangelism.

TW Hunt, from Southern Baptist Convention said, “The biggest single non-biblical aspect of American praying today is lack of intercession or praying for others… and this is where Americans fail  most dismally.”  HOW TRUE

Colossians 4:3-4, “And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.”  Prayer opens the door for the gospel to be shared!

James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Here are  five very effective, scriptural prayers that we should personalize for every person God puts on our heart. We should pray that the Lord would:

1. Bind the spirit that binds the mind of the unbeliever. (2 Cor. 4:4)

2. Pray that the Lord would loose the spirit of wisdom and revelation. (Eph 1:17)

3. Pray that the Lord would release a spirit of adoption. (Rom 8:15)

4. Pray that the Lord would put laborers into their path (Luke 10:2)

5. Pray that the Father would draw them. (John 6:44)

Take a moment and make a list of all those you wish to see come to Christ and pray these five prayers over their name. You can be rest assured that God hears your prayers and that your prayers will be a key part in bringing them one step closer to our King.