“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
1 Timothy 2:1, 3-4 NIV
We are to pray for the lost. The heart of evangelism is to in dwell us. It is this same attitude we find here in 1 Tim. 2, prayers for all people. This pleases God, who wants all people to be saved. You may wonder, but not all people will be saved. If God wants this yet it does not happen, then how can this be?
Yes, not all will be saved. God has chosen (the elect) before the foundation of the world. It is a great mystery beyond our human minds. But from our perspective here is the point that matters. Only God knows who are the elect so we are to pray for and take the gospel to everyone. We witness to the lost for one simple reason. Jesus commanded us to do it. God has chosen us as the instruments that He will you to reach the lost. What a joy to know that God chose us for His work. Not until a person responds will we know. (See Matt. 22:14) It then is God’s desire that we witness and pray for the lost. If you have not been, then here’s the call…add the lost to your prayer list.
Anchor In The Storm 
Phil I cant tell you how perfect the timing is for me to read this. Thank you, Brother.
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I’m glad the Lord was able to use it. This started to help my family. But I opened it up for everyone. So the Lord can use it as He pleases.
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