50 Powerful Intercessory Prayers for Unsaved Family Members

Intercessory prayers are one of the best prayers for the church today. One of the deepest burdens a believer can carry is the knowledge that someone they love does not yet know Christ. When family members remain distant from faith—whether through disbelief, pain, or apathy—it can stir sorrow and helplessness. But instead of giving in to discouragement, God calls us to intercede. Intercessory prayer is the bridge that reaches where our words and influence cannot. It is not manipulation—it is love laid down before God in faith.

You may not be able to change their heart, but you can cry out to the One who can. Intercession is persistent, patient, and fueled by hope. Every whispered prayer, every tear shed for their soul, matters. God desires that none should perish, and your prayers are part of His divine invitation to bring them home. He hears, He sees, and He responds in ways you may not immediately understand but can trust fully.

In these prayers, we pour out both longing and trust, believing for a breakthrough that only heaven can bring. Whether your loved one is far from God or simply not yet awakened to His grace, your prayer places them in the presence of the Savior, again and again, until that glorious day when they believe.

Why We Can Trust God with Their Salvation

Though it’s painful to watch loved ones walk far from God, we can rest in the truth that their story isn’t over. Salvation is God’s work—it is born of the Spirit, not pressure or persuasion. Our role is to sow, pray, love, and trust. God’s timing is perfect, and He knows what each heart needs to awaken. Sometimes he uses crisis; other times kindness. But always, He moves with wisdom and mercy.

The enemy wants you to believe your prayers don’t matter or that it’s too late. But intercession defies that lie—it declares, “I still believe.” It pushes past disappointment and leans on God’s unshakable promise: that He is mighty to save. Never stop praying, even if the situation looks unchanged. You never know how close someone is to surrender.

God loves your unsaved family more than you do. He sees every moment, every inner conflict, every cry in the night. And He’s patient, working in ways we may not see until the fruit begins to show. Keep trusting Him. Salvation is a miracle, and miracles often begin with prayer.

How Intercession Moves Beyond Words

When you intercede for unsaved family members, you’re doing spiritual work that is sacred and unseen. While conversations, invitations to church, or sharing testimonies are valuable, prayer reaches places our hands and words never could. It engages the Holy Spirit directly, asking Him to soften hearts, remove spiritual blindness, and open ears to the truth.

God honors intercession because it mirrors His own heart. Jesus intercedes daily for us; we join Him in His longing for every soul to come to repentance. Even when you don’t see change right away, your prayers have already begun to water seeds of truth planted long ago. Don’t grow weary—some of the most powerful prayers are those spoken in secret tears.

Intercession also keeps your heart soft toward those who are unsaved. It guards against bitterness, frustration, or spiritual pride. As you carry them to the Lord, you learn to love them as He does—with compassion, patience, and hope. Your burden becomes your calling, and your prayer becomes a lifeline of grace, drawing them home.

 A woman praying alone in quiet intercession

Intercessory Prayers for Unsaved Family Members 17th July 2025

Prayer for a Loved One’s Salvation

Lord, I bring my family member before You. I know You love them even more than I do. Open their heart to the truth of who You are. Let every lie fall away and every wall come down. Place a hunger in their spirit that only You can satisfy. Bring people into their life who will reflect Your love in ways they can receive. I trust You to pursue them with relentless grace.

Acts 16:31 (NIV) “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
Prayer for a Softened Heart

Father, I intercede for a heart that has grown hard. I ask that You soften their resistance and melt away every layer of pride or pain. Help them lower their guard and be open to Your Spirit. May they encounter Your kindness in a way that disarms their defenses and awakens faith.

Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you…”
Prayer for Spiritual Awakening

God, wake them up from spiritual sleep. Open their eyes to the reality of eternity and the love You’ve shown them all along. Let the emptiness they feel lead them straight to Your presence. Remove the blinders and give them a revelation of truth that they cannot deny.

Romans 13:11 (NIV) “The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber…”
Prayer for Conviction Without Condemnation

Holy Spirit, speak truth to their heart—not to shame them, but to draw them near. Let conviction stir repentance and not guilt. Help them see that forgiveness is waiting. Show them that You’re not mad at them, but calling them home.

John 16:8 (NIV) “When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin…”
Prayer to Break Down Strongholds

Lord, tear down every stronghold that keeps them from knowing You—doubt, pain, pride, or deception. Let every argument they’ve believed be brought down by truth. Set their mind free to think clearly and choose You.

2 Corinthians 10:4 (NIV) “The weapons we fight with… have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
Prayer for a Personal Encounter

Jesus, meet them personally. Not through religion, not through rules, but through a real encounter. Let them feel Your presence in a way they can’t ignore. Speak to their heart in moments of stillness and surprise them with Your nearness.

Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Prayer for Divine Connections

Father, send people into their life who will reflect Your light. Use coworkers, friends, or even strangers to speak truth at just the right time. Let every conversation and encounter lead them closer to You.

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Prayer to Replace Lies with Truth

Lord, whatever lies they’ve believed—about themselves, about You, about life—replace them with truth. Shine Your light into every place where darkness has hidden reality. Let Your Word become alive in their heart and bring freedom.

John 8:32 (NIV) “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Prayer for Patience While Waiting

God, sometimes it’s hard to wait while their heart is still closed. But I know You’re at work behind the scenes. Give me patience to trust Your timing. Help me to love them well while You do what only You can.

Galatians 6:9 (NIV) “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest…”
Prayer Against Spiritual Blindness

Father, remove the veil from their eyes. Let them see You clearly. Cancel the confusion that has kept them distant. Open their spiritual eyes to the beauty and power of Your grace. Let them recognize truth when it’s spoken.

2 Corinthians 4:4 (NIV) “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers…”
Prayer for a Hunger for God

Lord, awaken a deep hunger in their soul. Let the things of this world lose their grip. Create a longing for truth, purpose, and love that only You can satisfy. Stir a spiritual curiosity that drives them to seek You.

Matthew 5:6 (NIV) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Prayer for Dreams and Visions

Holy Spirit, speak to them in dreams. Use visions or moments of divine clarity to break through where words have failed. Let even their sleep become a place where Your voice is heard.

Joel 2:28 (NIV) “Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams…”
Prayer for Grace to Keep Believing

Father, help me not to give up. When I grow tired of praying, remind me that You’re still moving. Let faith rise up in me again when doubt whispers defeat. I trust You with the outcome.

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Prayer for a Miracle of Salvation

God, do what only You can do. No argument, debate, or effort of mine can save them—only You can. I ask for a miracle. Let their heart turn. Let this be the season of breakthrough.

Luke 18:27 (NIV) “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”
Prayer for Childlike Faith to Be Restored

Lord, take them back to when their heart was soft, before disappointment or pride set in. Restore childlike faith. Let them dare to believe again, even if it begins with a whisper of hope.

Matthew 18:3 (NIV) “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Prayer for Protection from the Enemy’s Influence

God, protect their heart and mind from spiritual attack. Cover them in Your mercy and keep the enemy’s lies from taking root. Guard them until the day they surrender to Your love.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV) “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Prayer for a Prodigal to Return

Father, I pray for the prodigal in my family. I know You haven’t forgotten them. Wherever they are, bring them home. Let Your kindness lead them to repentance. Call them back with gentle grace.

Luke 15:20 (NIV) “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him…”
Prayer to Stay Full of Love

Lord, help me to love them like You do. Not with frustration or pressure, but with patience and grace. Let my life reflect the Gospel long before my words do. Keep my heart soft and faithful in love.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) “Love is patient, love is kind…”
Prayer for Divine Timing and Appointed Moments

God, bring the right moment for them to hear and respond. Arrange conversations, events, and pauses in life that turn their eyes toward You. Let their heart be ready when that moment comes.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Prayer to Trust God’s Faithfulness

Father, thank You that You are faithful—even when I don’t see results. You never forget a soul. Remind me that Your plan is still unfolding. I trust You to finish what You’ve started.

Philippians 1:6 (NIV) “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…”Prayer for God to Stir Their Conscience

Lord, I pray You would awaken their conscience. Speak to them in quiet moments and let them feel the weight of what truly matters. Don’t let them get lost in routine or numb to spiritual truth. Let a sense of eternity stir something inside, something they can’t ignore or explain away.

Romans 2:15 (NIV) “They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness…”
Prayer for Eyes to See God’s Goodness

Father, open their eyes to how good You’ve been to them, even when they didn’t notice. Let gratitude break through their resistance. Show them that You’ve always been near, providing, protecting, and waiting. Help them recognize Your fingerprints in their everyday life.

Psalm 34:8 (NIV) “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Prayer for Walls to Come Down

God, I pray against the walls they’ve built—walls of doubt, pain, and pride. I ask that You gently tear them down brick by brick. Help them let go of old wounds, unanswered questions, and mistrust. Let Your love seep through the cracks until they can’t help but open the door.

Ephesians 2:14 (NIV) “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier…”
Prayer for Healing of Church Hurt

Lord, if their heart has been wounded by religion or people in Your name, I ask for healing. Show them that You are not the hurtful words or actions they experienced. Separate the pain from Your truth. Bring someone into their life who represents Your grace, not guilt.

Psalm 147:3 (NIV) “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Prayer to Feel the Love of Christ

Jesus, let them feel Your love—deep, overwhelming, and real. Not rules. Not pressure. Just love that reaches into the hardest places and softens what’s grown cold. Wrap them in Your presence and let them know they are seen, known, and wanted by You.

Ephesians 3:18–19 (NIV) “To grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…”
Prayer for Their First Step Toward God

Father, even one step toward You can begin a whole new life. I ask You to prompt that first step—a question, a conversation, a stirring in their soul. Help them know it’s not too late, not too far, not too broken. You are waiting, and You are ready.

James 4:8 (NIV) “Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
Prayer for Strength to Let Go of the Past

Lord, whatever they’re holding onto—regret, shame, failure—help them release it. Let them believe that Your grace is bigger than their history. Heal the places they try to hide and replace their guilt with the joy of forgiveness.

Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV) “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
Prayer for Faith to Arise

God, I ask that You would spark a flicker of faith in their heart. Even if it’s small, let it grow. Let questions turn into curiosity and curiosity into belief. Send signs of Your presence that are unmistakable and undeniable.

Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) “…Anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Prayer for a Desire to Know the Truth

Lord, put a hunger for truth in their heart. Let them grow weary of half-answers and empty philosophies. Stir up questions that only You can answer. And when truth comes, help them recognize it, receive it, and rejoice in it.

John 14:6 (NIV) “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life…’”
Prayer for Peace in the Waiting

Father, while I wait for their salvation, fill me with peace. Let me not be anxious or overwhelmed. Help me trust that You’re working, even in silence. You love them more than I ever could—and You’re not finished with them.

Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Prayer for Hope When the Situation Feels Hopeless

Lord, there are times when it feels like nothing will change. But I refuse to give up. I place every doubt, every delay, every disappointment into Your hands. Hope doesn’t come from what I see—it comes from You.

Romans 4:18 (NIV) “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed…”
Prayer to Break Generational Cycles

God, if there are patterns in our family that have kept us far from You, I pray You break them now. Let this be the generation that turns back to You. Heal what’s been passed down and redeem what’s been lost.

Exodus 20:6 (NIV) “…showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.”
Prayer for Childlike Curiosity About God

Lord, bring back their childlike wonder. Let them begin asking questions again. Stir curiosity about You, about faith, about meaning. Let seeking lead to finding, and finding to following.

Matthew 7:7 (NIV) “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find…”
Prayer for a Radical Testimony to Be Born

God, I believe that their story will bring You glory. Even now, You are writing a testimony of transformation. Use every broken chapter and turn it into a message of grace. When they come to You, let their life point many others to salvation.

Revelation 12:11 (NIV) “They triumphed… by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”
Prayer for Divine Restlessness

Lord, make them restless in the things that don’t satisfy. Let success feel empty, relationships feel incomplete, and distractions feel shallow until they seek You. Let them realize there’s more—and it’s found in You alone.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV) “…He has also set eternity in the human heart…”
Prayer for God’s Voice to Cut Through the Noise

God, silence the voices that compete with truth. Let Your whisper be louder than the world’s noise. Speak directly to their spirit in ways that reach past logic and into the soul.

Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you…”
Prayer for a Surrendered Heart

Father, lead them to a place of surrender. Not just belief, but full trust. Help them let go of control and say yes to You. Break their resistance gently, and replace it with a desire to follow You fully.

Luke 9:23 (NIV) “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
Prayer for Family Salvation to Be a Testimony

Lord, I believe that when my family member is saved, it will inspire others. Let their transformation be so clear that it gives hope to other families waiting and praying. Let what You do in their life be contagious.

Acts 2:39 (NIV) “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off…”
Prayer for Continued Faithfulness in Prayer

God, help me never stop praying for them. Even when I feel tired or discouraged, remind me that this is holy work. You are faithful, and I will keep bringing their name before You until the day they believe.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) “Pray continually.”
Prayer for Joy on the Day of Their Salvation

Lord, I look forward to the day they say yes to You. I wait with joyful expectation for the moment their heart opens and light floods in. Let that day come soon. I will rejoice and praise You when it happens—and even now as I wait.

Luke 15:7 (NIV) “There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents…”Prayer to Break the Influence of the World

Lord, I lift up my loved one who is so deeply entangled in the things of this world. The noise, the pressure, the lies—it all pulls them away from You. I ask You to break every false influence that distorts truth and distracts their soul. Let Your voice rise above every competing sound. Give them clarity to see what’s eternal and let the temporary lose its grip.

1 John 2:17 (NIV) “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.”
Prayer for a Divine Encounter in Solitude

Father, I pray that in a quiet moment, when no one is around, You will meet them. Surprise them with Your presence when they least expect it. Let the stillness become sacred. Make their solitude a sanctuary where their soul is stirred, and You speak clearly to their heart.

Psalm 46:10 (NIV) “Be still, and know that I am God…”
Prayer for Freedom from Spiritual Confusion

Lord, if they’re caught in confusion or deceived by mixed beliefs, I pray You’ll break through. Silence the voices of falsehood and lead them into Your unshakable truth. Open their eyes to see clearly and their mind to understand simply. You are not a God of confusion—You are the God of light.

1 Corinthians 14:33 (NIV) “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace…”
Prayer for a New Identity in Christ

Jesus, I ask You to show them who they truly are—not who others say, not who pain says, but who You say. Let their old labels fall away, and awaken a desire to walk in new identity. Help them see that in You they are accepted, forgiven, and free.

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Prayer for a Turning Point

Father, I pray for a divine turning point. Let this be the moment where something shifts—where they finally say, “I need something more.” Let this season mark the start of their return to You. Change their direction. Reorder their steps. Call them out of the dark and into the light.

Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you…”
Prayer for Grace in Conversations

Lord, if You open a door for conversation, give me grace. Don’t let me speak with pressure or pride. Fill my words with love, patience, and clarity. Help me listen more than I speak and trust You to guide the moment. Let the seeds be sown in peace and watered in prayer.

Colossians 4:6 (NIV) “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt…”
Prayer to Bind the Spirit of Rebellion

God, if rebellion is at work in their heart, I ask You to bind it in Jesus’ name. Remove the resistance that keeps them from surrendering to You. Replace defiance with humility and stubbornness with trust. Let love overpower pride and truth overcome every argument.

James 4:7 (NIV) “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Prayer for a Heart to Hear God’s Voice

Father, give them a heart that hears You. When You speak—whether loud or soft—let their soul respond. Let them recognize Your voice above all others. Remove distractions, clear confusion, and give them ears tuned to heaven.

John 10:27 (NIV) “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
Prayer for Deliverance from Bondage

Lord, if they’re bound by addiction, bitterness, or fear, I pray for freedom. Break the chains that have held them for too long. Set them free from whatever has controlled them. Let Your Spirit bring deliverance and peace that only You can give.

John 8:36 (NIV) “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Prayer of Thankfulness in Advance

God, even before I see their salvation, I thank You. I believe You are moving, and I will praise You ahead of time for the work You’re doing. I trust Your power, Your love, and Your perfect timing. My heart rejoices in faith, knowing You are the Savior of all.

Philippians 4:6 (NIV) “…With thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Summary

Praying for the salvation of a loved one is one of the most personal and passionate cries a believer can offer. It’s more than just a hope—it’s a spiritual act of warfare, mercy, and deep love. Intercession places their soul in God’s hands over and over again, trusting that His grace will find them wherever they are. These prayers help us hold on to faith when hearts seem far, believing that no one is too lost, too broken, or too resistant for the redeeming power of Christ.

Interceding for unsaved family members is a sacred and ongoing labor of love. It is not just an emotional plea—it is spiritual warfare, deep trust, and divine cooperation with God’s heart for the lost. Your prayers are never wasted; they’re seeds of hope being planted into eternity. Each time you call their name before God, you invite light into darkness and mercy into their journey.

Though salvation may take time, don’t give up. Keep standing in faith. God is working even when you can’t see it. His love is relentless, and your prayer life is part of His redemptive story for your family. Keep praying. Keep believing. The prodigal always has a path back home—and it may begin with your prayer.

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