Praying for a "work in progress" people group
Some tips on how to pray
Pray For The Translators
- that the people will welcome them
- that no one will harm them
- that they will not let anyone or anything distract them from doing God’s will
- that they will have God’s wisdom in how to relate to the people
- that will set a good example by their attitudes
- that they will have adequate housing
- that they will be diligent in learning the language and meeting the people
- that they will make it a priority to fellowship with the Lord each day
- that they will demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in their relationships
- that God will lead them to His choice of people for translation work
- that they will know how to show God’s love in spite of cultural differences
Pray For The People
- that they will be patient and helpful in teaching and helping the translators
- that they will not have false ideas or unreal expectations of the translators
- that they will take pride in their language and help the translators learn it
- that they will be seekers after truth and the true God, open to the Gospel
- that they will be preparing their future pastors, evangelists, and teachers
- that they will be protected from outsiders who would exploit them
- that no one will foment resentment, shame or hatred among or against them
- that education will be esteemed and those who get it will help their people
- that they will seek God’s help and wisdom in opposing evil within and without
- that their churches will model the good and beautiful aspects of their culture
- that they will have adequate food, healthy bodies, and be spiritually strong
- that they will become “people of the Book,” true followers of Christ
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