alexanderjames
Puritan Board Sophomore
How may / should we pray for unbelievers?
Firstly some things I certainly do pray for - I pray for the knowledge of Christ to come to unbelievers, and for their salvation. I pray for justice. I pray for leaders and governments, that they will rule with wisdom and equity.
But I have always questioned when others pray for unbelievers in more material or outward blessings when there is no context for it bringing glory to God. I want to pray for people’s basic human necessities, but I am never convinced about anything further than that. For example, minor physical healing or “peace” for unbelievers, or their “success”.
Then there is the question over world matters, like the current war in Ukraine. I do pray for the Christians, and for those who are helpless, and for God to graciously use the events to bring many to the knowledge of Himself..
But should I be praying for the war to stop? The reason I ask is because I don’t want to go against God’ plans. If God is using Putin as an instrument to bring judgment, so that people repent, I don’t want to pray against that.
Thank you.
Firstly some things I certainly do pray for - I pray for the knowledge of Christ to come to unbelievers, and for their salvation. I pray for justice. I pray for leaders and governments, that they will rule with wisdom and equity.
But I have always questioned when others pray for unbelievers in more material or outward blessings when there is no context for it bringing glory to God. I want to pray for people’s basic human necessities, but I am never convinced about anything further than that. For example, minor physical healing or “peace” for unbelievers, or their “success”.
Then there is the question over world matters, like the current war in Ukraine. I do pray for the Christians, and for those who are helpless, and for God to graciously use the events to bring many to the knowledge of Himself..
But should I be praying for the war to stop? The reason I ask is because I don’t want to go against God’ plans. If God is using Putin as an instrument to bring judgment, so that people repent, I don’t want to pray against that.
Thank you.