You do well to pray for this woman and those in her life, asking God to grant them salvation. Such love for souls is pleasing to the Lord, who desires all to be saved. But do not imagine that uttering prayers alone is sufficient, either for them or for yourself. Though a man believe rightly on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yet if he lead not a right life, his faith will avail nothing toward his salvation. The Lord Himself warns, "Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven." We need, beyond right belief, a most exact life and conduct.
If you truly long for their salvation, then let your own life become a living exhortation. The Apostle endured all things for the elect's sake, that they too might obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. In the same way, you must be willing to suffer and to shine forth in good works, so that by seeing your virtue they may be drawn to the truth. The Lord loved the rich young man who came seeking eternal life, yet He showed him that clinging to wealth blocked his path. So also, we must set aside every earthly attachment and live in a manner worthy of the kingdom.
Salvation is no trifling matter. The Lord said, "He who hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal." What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Therefore, while you intercede for others, take heed to your own soul. Wash away your sins continually by repentance, by tears, by prayers, by works of mercy. Do not sleep after you have been stained, but keep cleansing the pollution, that you may stand with confidence at the judgment seat of Christ.
Continue to pray fervently, but join to your prayers a life that speaks louder than words. Feed on Christ by faith, holding fast to the eternal redemption He obtained by His own blood. God does not demand that you raise the dead or work miracles, but that you cast away vain pursuits and imitate the apostles' life and conversation. Then you will not only pray for others but also, by your example, help lead them toward that eternal life where we shall shine forth forever. Let no one think salvation is in another; after God's lovingkindness, it lies in one's own conduct. So labor, beloved, that both you and those you pray for may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.