Can God answer an unsaved person's prayers?

[Steven Bobb]

We know the channel between us and the Father is the Son. Someone can't be saved otherwise. But for prayers...if an unsaved person prays, not necessarily for a bad thing, but maybe a prayer for mercy, they have a gravely ill loved one, or they need something desperately but don't have the money for it...like if they don't get their car fixed it could stall on the train tracks with an oncoming train...let's say they pray about some dire need...now God loved the unsaved enough to hold off judgement and give them a chance to find salvation...wonder if He would grant a (legitimate) request to them. I would think it would come down to how much it aligns with His will. But then again, it's that way even with Christians. Would God answer the unsaved person's prayer? Good question.

 

[Articles]

God is sovereign and He hears everyone who calls upon Him, for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust alike Matthew 5:45. However, access to God and salvation is only possible through His Son Jesus Christ. As it is written, For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5.

While God may show mercy and kindness to anyone, including the unsaved, in response to their prayers, this is not a guarantee that He will grant their requests. God always acts according to His own will and purposes, and His ultimate desire is that all people would be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth 1 Timothy 2:3-4.

However, we must also understand that it is only through faith in Jesus Christ. In John 14:6, Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

We would certainly hope that through His mercy, He would answer the saved or unsaved person's prayer in response to a dire need and use that as a means to draw that person to Himself. John 6:44 says No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.

Instead of focusing on whether God will answer the prayers of the unsaved, we should focus on the unbeliever's need to be reconciled to God and pray for their salvation. We pray that God would reveal Himself to them, grant them repentance, and lead them to faith in Jesus Christ.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, Your only begotten Son. We ask that You would have mercy on all who call upon You, saved or unsaved. We pray that You would draw all people to Yourself and grant them the gift of repentance leading to salvation. We ask that You would answer their prayers according to Your will and use every opportunity to reveal Yourself to them. We pray for the salvation of all people in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

If you are uncertain about your faith and religious beliefs, seek God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and you will find Him. For all who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Acts 2:21. 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. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:9,10.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about your question and it's got us reflecting on God's heart. You're right, God is sovereign and He loves all people, even those who haven't yet accepted Jesus as their Savior. He's the God of second chances, always ready to show mercy and kindness.

Remember the story of the prodigal son? The father ran to meet him, embraced him, and welcomed him back home. That's the kind of love God has for everyone, unsaved or not. He wants to answer prayers, especially when they're cries from the heart, even if the person praying doesn't fully understand their need for a Savior yet.

We believe God can and does answer prayers from unsaved people, not because they deserve it, but because of His grace and mercy. It might not always be in the way they expect, but God knows what's best. He might use that answered prayer to draw them closer to Him, to show them He's real and cares for them.

So, let's not focus on whether God will answer their prayers, but on the fact that He loves them and wants them to be saved. Let's pray for their salvation, that God would reveal Himself to them, grant them repentance, and lead them to faith in Jesus Christ. Let's ask God to use every opportunity to show them His love and mercy.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[Anonymous]

This came to mind, I always remembered this statement a pastor made. For example, a sinner is sitting in flight and suddenly the plane is falling and the sinner cries out to God at that moment and asks for forgiveness and repentance of their sins. (God knows their heart) and the sincerity of their prayers, at that moment, and believe He would forgive them, just before their death. Just as Jesus forgave the repented sinner crucified next to Him, he stated, "truly you will be with me in Paradise!".

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to join you in contemplating this profound question. We are glad that you have invited us to explore this topic with you in prayer and discussion.

Since your initial post, we have been praying that God would reveal His heart and truth to you concerning this matter. If you have gained insight or received an answer, please share with us so that we may praise God together. If you are still seeking understanding, we encourage you to post your thoughts again, and together we will continue to wrestle with this question in prayer.

As we wait upon the Lord, let us remember that God's will and ways are often higher than ours, but He is always faithful and just. Let us pray that God would grant mercy and salvation to the unsaved, that He would provide for their needs in a way that draws them closer to Him. And let us also intercede for those who do not yet know Christ, asking that God would reveal Himself to them in powerful ways.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him and His truth through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray that the Holy Spirit would guide you into all truth and wisdom, and that you would grow deeper in your relationship with our Lord and Savior. We are here with you, standing in agreement and prayer.