A Prayer for the Lost by Debbie McDaniel

For the Son of Man has come to seek and save that which was lost, Luke 1910.

Dear God, you know where hearts, you hear our prayers and care about all that concern

us. You understand the burden we carry and how we want more than anything to see our

loved ones come to you. Help us to remember that you love them more than we ever could,

and you desire to extend your great love and forgiveness, your mercy and hope.

Thank you that nothing is too difficult for you. Thank you that your power is unlimited,

and you came to set the captives free. Thank you that you wait arms open for the

prodigal to return, that you look for his arrival to lavishly celebrate that he's come home.

We praise you for you are redeemer and rescuer, savior and Lord. We know and believe that there's

no pit so deep that your love can't reach us still. We understand that your mercies are new

every morning and your faithfulness is great. Lord, we ask that you would halt the plans of the

enemy over those we love as we bring them before you right now. We pray that his schemes be

demolished and that your plans for good for a future and hope would prevail. Would you open

blind eyes that they might see your truth? Would you rescue those walking in darkness and heal the

deep wounds of those who've been hurt? We pray for the miraculous intervention of your spirit to

draw them to yourself, to work strong on behalf of our loved ones who are lost and wondering.

For you came with good news, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for captives and

release for the prisoners. Though we deserved penalty for our wrong, used it in our place and took

the blows on our behalf. You choose to die so that we can live forever and free.

Lord, forgive our unbelief. Forgive the times we've doubted that you could ever change a distant

heart. Forgive our hardheartedness, our weiriness, or forgetfulness to pray continually. Thank you that

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