prayer for salvation of all

dear Lord

You say that Your desire is for all to come to know Your saving grace
You died and overcame the power of death
for whoever believes will have eternal life

may You open the eyes of people's hearts
for them to see that You are their creator
You came to save them
You love them deeply and desire for them to return to You
You are able to grant them meaning in life
You are able to transform their lives in ways they've never imagined
You are the answer to all things

if it pains me as much to know that they intentionally turn away from you
how much more would it pain Your heart?

may You perform miracles in their lives
turn the hardest of hearts back to You
humble them and let them receive You into their lives
may this Christmas season bring a different meaning into their lives
that they truly know You
as their Lord and Savior

in Jesus's name i pray

amen