Why Should I Pray For the Lost?

God's Warrior · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject: Why Should I Pray For the Lost?

Why Should I Pray For the Lost?

God’s Character
1. Because the Love of our Lord that is in us compels us. (John 3:16; II Corinthians 5:14; Matthew 9:36; Romans 10:1; Philippians 2:9-11)
2. Because they will Perish without Christ and this grieves the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and it ought to grieve us. (John 3:16)
3. Because the Purpose of God is that all mankind glorify Him and praying for the lost aims for this result. As they worship Him His name is Hallowed, His Kingdom comes and His Will is done on earth as it is in heaven. (Psalm 86:9-10; Matthew 6:9-13)

Their Condition
4. Because their spiritual Condition warrants it. (II Corinthians 4:3-4; II Peter 3:9; Matthew 5:29-30; 9:35-38; John 3:36; 6:44; Ephesians 2:2-3, 12)

Our Response
5. Because our Debt drives us. (Romans 1:14-17)
6. Because the Desire of His and our heart yearns for their surrender to Him. (I Timothy 2:4; II Peter 3:9)
7. Because He lovingly Exhorts us. (Matthew 9:35-38; I Timothy 2:1-4)
8. Because the Purpose of His Coming and the Purpose of His House convict and call us. (Luke 19:10; Isaiah 56:7)
9. Because the Presence of the Enemy in their life is real. (II Corinthians 4:3-4; Mark 3:27; Ephesians 6:10-20)

God’s Promise
Because the Power that is ours and the Promise of the Father grants us confidence to boldly approach the throne and plead for them. (I John 5:14-15)