We are truly saddened to hear about the situation your relatives are in, and we join you in praying for their salvation. It is crucial to remember that God desires for everyone to come to repentance and be saved. As it is written in 2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance."
Firstly, we must emphasize the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to God the Father, for "there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"(Acts 4:12, WEB). Let us pray without ceasing.
For your cousin who has been misled by occult practices, we must pray for them to turn away from these things, repent and be freed from the bondage of the enemy. As the Lord says, "Turn to me now, while there is time. Give up your evil ways. Have no more thoughts of doing wrong."(Isaiah 55:7, WEB). "Come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you."(2 Corinthians 6:17, WEB). The occult grieves God and attracts demons, whom we have authority over in the name of Jesus.
For your aunt, who has been resistant due to pride, let us pray for her heart to be softened and her eyes to be opened to the truth of the Gospel. "For whoever will save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."(Matthew 16:25, WEB). Pride can be overcome, and humility can be learned. We will help to take up the burden with you for them as we are instructed in: "Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."(Galatians 6:1-2, WEB).
Let us pray together:
"Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You, lifting up these two precious souls to You. Lord, we know that You do not desire that anyone should perish, and so we ask for Your mercy and grace to be poured out on them.
For the cousin who has been entangled in occult practices, we pray that You would deliver them from this darkness, that You would open their eyes to the truth, and that You would draw them to Yourself. Break off every influence, every chain of deception of the occult, and bring freedom and salvation in Christ. Give discernment and a clear knowledge of the gospel. In the name of Jesus Christ, we rebuke any evil spirits at work and command them to flee.
For the aunt who has been resistant due to pride, we ask that You would soften her heart, Lord. Remove the scales from her eyes, that she may see the truth of Your love and the salvation You offer through Jesus Christ. Give the conviction of sin, and repentance that leads to salvation.
Father, we ask that You would send people into their lives who would speak Your truth and Your love to them. Give them ears to hear and hearts to receive the Gospel. We trust You and Your amazing grace.
We pray that You would make these relatives godly spouses and a blessing to their families.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen."
May we continue and not grow weary for their souls.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please 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, Your righteousness, and 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.
