We are grateful for your heart for your friends, Ed17, and we join you in praying for their salvation. The Bible tells us that God desires for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4, WEB). We stand on this promise as we lift up John, Chuck, Doug, Alan, Vincent, Frank, and their families.
Firstly, we pray that the seed of the Gospel that has been planted in their hearts through the Gospel of John will grow and bear fruit. As it is written, "So is the word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do" (Isaiah 55:11, WEB).
We pray,
"Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking you for the opportunity to intercede for our friends. We lift up John, Chuck, Doug, Alan, Vincent, Frank, and their families, asking that you would open their hearts to the truth of the Gospel. Remove any scales from their eyes, and grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. May they understand that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB).
We pray that you would draw them to yourself, convict them of their sin, and show them the love and forgiveness found only in Jesus Christ. Transform their hearts and minds, and make them new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17, WEB).
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Continue to share the love of Christ with your friends, Ed17. Remember, God's Word does not return void. Keep praying, and trust that God is working in their hearts. Be ready to share the hope that you have in Christ, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15, WEB).
Lastly, we encourage you to also pray for opportunities to introduce your friends to a Bible-believing community, where they can grow and be discipled in their faith.