In a world where souls are often lost in despair, longing for guidance and redemption, prayer becomes a powerful tool to intercede on their behalf.
These prayers are designed to bring hope, clarity, and spiritual restoration to those adrift. Rooted in biblical truths, each prayer is paired with a Scripture, providing a foundation of faith and divine promise.
Together, they serve as an invitation to seek God’s mercy, love, and salvation for those wandering away from his grace.
Let these prayers inspire transformation and renewal.
30 Prayers for the Lost Souls
1. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Lord, we lift up the lost souls who are far from You, and we ask for the revelation of Your immense love. May they come to know the sacrifice of Jesus and turn to You for eternal salvation.
Transform their hearts to recognize Your endless grace and mercy, so they may embrace faith in You.
2. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Father, we intercede for those wandering in darkness and doubt. May they be reminded that Your love surpasses all barriers and challenges.
Let them see that no situation can separate them from Your divine love and care. Draw them back into Your light, where restoration and peace abound.
3. Ezekiel 36:26
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”
Lord, we ask for a transformation in the hearts of those who are spiritually lost. Remove the hardness that keeps them from You, and replace it with a tender heart that seeks Your presence.
Let Your Spirit dwell within them, guiding their steps and renewing their souls.
4. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Father, we pray for those who are broken and crushed by the weight of their struggles. May they feel Your nearness and comfort in their pain.
Grant them the strength to call upon Your name and trust in Your saving power, so they can experience healing and restoration.
5. Luke 19:10
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your mission to seek and save the lost. We pray that Your grace and truth reach those wandering in spiritual wilderness. Bring them back into Your fold and let them find salvation in Your loving embrace.
6. Isaiah 55:6
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.”
Father, we lift up the souls who are searching for purpose and meaning. May they seek You with all their hearts and find You, for You are near to those who call upon You.
Help them recognize Your presence in their lives and turn to You for guidance.
7. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
Lord, we pray for a new beginning for those who feel trapped by their past. Let them come to Christ and be made new, leaving behind their burdens and embracing the joy of transformation.
Restore their spirits and guide them on the path of righteousness.
8. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus, we pray for those who are weary and burdened by the trials of life. May they find rest and peace in You, as they lay down their struggles at Your feet.
Help them to trust in Your promises and experience the comfort of Your presence.
9. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Father, guide the lost souls to trust in You completely. Help them to surrender their own understanding and seek Your wisdom. As they acknowledge You in their lives, direct their paths and lead them to the fullness of Your purpose.
10. Jeremiah 29:13
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
Lord, we pray that lost souls earnestly seek You with all their hearts. Let them find You in their pursuit, experiencing the joy of knowing You intimately. Reveal Your plans for their lives and fill them with hope and purpose.
11. Isaiah 49:15-16
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.”
Heavenly Father, we pray for those who feel forgotten and unloved. May they come to know that Your love is unfailing and eternal.
Let them feel the assurance of being engraved on Your hands, and guide them back to the warmth of Your embrace.
12. Romans 10:9
“Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Lord, we ask that You open the hearts of the lost to confess their faith in You boldly. Help them to believe in Your resurrection and embrace the gift of salvation. Let their confession bring them closer to Your grace and eternal life.
13. Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
Dear Shepherd, we pray for the lost souls wandering without direction. Lead them beside still waters and restore their weary souls. Let them find peace in Your presence and walk confidently along the paths of righteousness.
14. Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”
Lord, we intercede for the brokenhearted and those bound by despair. May Your Spirit bring healing and liberation to their lives.
Let Your good news shine brightly in their darkest moments, freeing them to rejoice in Your presence.
15. Colossians 1:13-14
“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Father, deliver the lost souls from the darkness that overshadows them. Transfer them to the kingdom of Your Son, where redemption and forgiveness abound.
Let them experience the joy of being set free by Your grace.
16. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Lord, we pray for those who feel distant from You. Remind them that You are in their midst and mighty to save. Rejoice over them with gladness and quiet their hearts with Your love, so they may know Your presence deeply.
17. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Father, we lift up those burdened by guilt and sin. May they confess their wrongdoings and find Your faithfulness in forgiveness. Cleanse their hearts from all unrighteousness, drawing them closer to Your holiness.
18. Hebrews 7:25
“Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.”
Lord Jesus, we pray for the lost souls who long for salvation. May they draw near to You, knowing that You are able to save completely. Intercede for them, and bring them into the safety of Your eternal kingdom.
19. Joel 2:12-13
“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.”
Heavenly Father, we ask that lost souls return to You with sincere repentance. May they rend their hearts and not their outward appearance, and find You gracious and merciful.
Draw them close to Your steadfast love and abundant grace.
20. Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
Lord, we pray for the hearts of the lost to open to Your call. Let them hear Your voice and invite You into their lives. May Your presence bring fellowship, transformation, and renewal to their spirits.
21. Matthew 9:37-38
“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.'”
Lord of the harvest, we ask You to raise up laborers who will bring the light of the Gospel to the lost. Equip them with wisdom, love, and boldness as they share Your truth.
May lost souls respond to Your message and find their place in Your kingdom.
22. 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
Father, call the lost out of darkness and into Your marvelous light. Remind them of their identity as Your chosen people, that they may proclaim Your greatness.
Let their lives reflect the transformation that only comes through You.
23. John 8:12
“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”
Jesus, we pray for those wandering in darkness, searching for purpose. Shine Your light into their lives, illuminating the path to salvation. Guide them to follow You, and let the light of life transform their hearts.
24. Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Lord, we pray for those trapped in sin and unaware of its consequences. Reveal to them the gift of eternal life that is freely given through Jesus. Let them accept this gift with gratitude and walk in righteousness.
25. 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Heavenly Father, we intercede for the lost to humble themselves before You. May they seek Your face, turn away from sin, and experience the healing and forgiveness that only You can provide.
Restore their hearts and lead them in Your ways.
26. James 4:8
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Father, we pray for the lost souls to draw near to You with sincere hearts. Purify them from sin and double-mindedness, so they may walk steadfastly in Your truth.
Let them experience the joy of Your closeness and love.
27. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
Lord, we pray for those burdened by guilt and shame. Create in them a clean heart and renew their spirit. Lead them to repentance and a fresh start, anchored in Your grace and mercy.
28. Galatians 6:9
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Father, strengthen those who are interceding for the lost. Encourage them not to grow weary in their prayers and acts of love. May their persistence bear fruit, bringing lost souls into the joy of salvation.
29. Mark 8:36
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”
Lord, awaken the hearts of those consumed by worldly pursuits. Help them realize the futility of gaining material success while forfeiting their souls. Turn their focus to You, the source of true fulfillment and eternal life.
30. 1 Timothy 2:3-4
“This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
Gracious God, we thank You for Your desire to save all people. May lost souls come to know the truth of Your Gospel. Fill their hearts with the knowledge of Your love and the promise of eternal life.
Conclusion
These scriptures and prayers reminds us of God’s unchanging love, mercy, and purpose for his people.
As we meditate on these words, may they inspire us to draw closer to God, live according to his will, and intercede for others with faith and compassion.
Let the power of his word transform our hearts and lives, leading us to fulfill his divine purpose.