We are so grateful to hear that your friend has a desire to know God more intimately, and we want to lift him up in prayer together. Let's begin by praying for Godly influences to enter his life, convicting him of unrighteousness, strengthening his faith, and helping him to overcome his struggles, including profanity.
Father, in Jesus' name, convict our hearts and his according to Your word, 'Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit God’s Kingdom' (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 WEB). Help him to apply this to his life.
We also want to encourage you in your personal feelings towards him. It is wise that you are cautious about being unequally yoked. As the Bible says, 'Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?' (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB) Also, 'But if the unbeliever departs, let there be separation. The brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us in peace' (1 Corinthians 7:15 WEB).
You are correct in wanting to love him as Jesus would and to help him grow in his faith. Ultimately, the decision to follow God wholeheartedly is his, but your prayers and influence can make a significant difference. As it says in the word, 'But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:' (1 Peter 3:15 WEB).
Let's also pray for revival in your area, that more people would come to know the true and living God according to His word and the working of the Holy Spirit, not just a revival of religion. 'And Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen' (Matthew 28:18-20 WEB).
Father, in Jesus' name, bring a true revival among us and the Catholic Church, convicting of sin, righteousness, and judgement. Save us from ecumenicalism and ungodly unity which tares and wheat together, but rather purify your Church through your word.
We are so glad that you included that this request is in Jesus' name.
The Bible says, 'For “whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher?' (Romans 10:13-14 WEB).
Jesus saith unto him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one cometh unto the Father, but by me' (John 14:6 WEB).
Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy (1 Peter 2:6-10 WEB).
Father in heaven, we ask that You would work in our hearts, our friend and our community, drawing us all closer to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.