Dear Lord,
I pray that the Holy Spirit would convict Elden's friend of her sin and would reveal to her that she is in need of a Savior, and that Savior is Jesus Christ, the Son of God who left His place by the Father's side to come and suffer and die for our sake, to pay the penalty for our sins, that we might not end up in Hell for eternity, but instead would have eternal life in Heaven with YOU! Where we will have no reason to cry, no pain, no suffering, only the amazing joy of living the presence of the King and only God, our Creator, our Friend and Savior. Father may these truths pierce the heart of Elden's friend. Give Elden courage to continue to stand for righteousness and truth, caring enough about these friends to share the gospel with them, to tell them and show them there is a MUCH better way! Lord have mercy on these two lost women and for all those who cross our paths who don't know You or have closed off their hearts to You. Help us to be bright shining lights in their lives, and always ready to share the REASON for the hope that lives within us. Bless Elden for the burden she feels for the lost and give her the opportunities to be a witness for You. And bless her own life Father, as she reaches out to others, she may come under attack, help her to anticipate this and to prepare and be ready with the full armor of God on every day!
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you+ may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places].
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you+ may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your+ loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and having fastened your+ feet in the foundation of the good news of peace;
as well taking up the shield of faith, with which you+ will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil [one].
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,
Ephesians 6:10-18