John, Doves and Gino,
First of all, Thank You Gino for adding:
"while they live" , and..."after they pass".
They are very wise words indeed!
Allow me to share this Holy Ghost inspired prayer that a veteran Dove, Lori Fiechter, sent in years ago.
A Prayer for the Lost
"Lord, open the eyes of the spiritually blindAnd help them to realize--there isn't much time !
"Life is a vapor which passes awayAnd the time of Your coming draws closer each day.
"The stakes are eternal--this isn't a game !The prince of this worldwon't relinquish his claim;
"Souls have been blinded,deceived, and enslaved;They won't admit they are lost--how can they besaved ?
"Lord, open their ears--why haven't they heard?Soften their hearts to the truth of Your word.
"They are walking in darkness where the Enemy reigns.Only You can release themfrom their bondage and chains.
"Loose them, unbind them! Let Your truth set them free!!Take the scales fromtheir eyes and allow them to see !
"Call them and draw themto step out in faith;Until, snatched from the fire, they are saved by Your grace !
--- lori fiechter 3-8-97