Why do we need to pray for others to know Christ?

Praying for others to come to know Christ is essential because the act of faith cannot be accomplished by human effort alone. Just as the friends of the paralyzed man demonstrated zeal and determination in bringing him to Jesus, so should believers pray diligently for their loved ones. It is God's Spirit who must work in their hearts to open their eyes and draw them to Himself. Therefore, prayers serve as a means by which God often chooses to bring others to salvation, reminding us of our dependency on His grace for ourselves and for those we love.