Seeing salvation come to our loved ones begins by understanding the truth of God’s Word, then praying accordingly and with a sharp focus.
The Bible exhorts us to recognize the supernatural forces at work keeping loved ones blinded and pray against those blinding forces (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). We must resist with every fiber of our being the natural inclination and temptation to wrestle with people rather than with the forces of spiritual darkness keeping them in bondage: The Bible exhorts us to wrestle NOT against flesh and blood.
Be patient, and remember how patient the Lord has been with you.
“Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else. But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:1-6, NLT).
Don’t become discouraged or give up, dear friend. Keep on interceding for those precious loved ones by the power of the Spirit and in the Name of Jesus! Your prayers are not in vain.