Praying For The Lost

1 Sam 12:20-25
20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. 21 Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. 22 For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own. 23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 25 Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.”


This is one of Samuel's last words and prayer to the people of Israel. He asks them to seek after the Lord, and not forget Him. He prays that they may obey His words, and not sin against Him. And, Samuel continues to pray for them, that they may obey the Lord.

This is one that that I believe I can do more of, is prayer. Prayer for the lost, prayer for those that may know the Lord, and prayer that His people may obey, and that the enemy may not have a stronghold on us.

Father God, I praise Your Holy name. I give you all the glory and honor and praise, because You deserve it all. I pray for Your name, that it may be known and lifted Higher than any other name. I pray for the people, the people you Love, and the people You died for. I pray that they may know You more, that they may not turn away towards wicked ways, but to obey Your commands and to seek You and find You. I ask for Your Holy Spirit to speak to their spirits. Protect them and cover them with favor. I ask these things that You may be so evident in our lives. Give me strength to continue to pray and intercede for the lost, that great things will happen. I give you all the glory and honor and praise in Jesus mighty name.
Amen.