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Pray for ongoing Translation Projects
Here are some suggestions of how to pray for translation projects in progress.
Pray for the translators, that they will...
- be welcomed
- not be harmed
- not be distracted from doing God's will
- have wisdom in how to relate to the people and show God's love
- set a good example by their attitudes
- have adequate housing
- be diligent in learning the language and meeting the people
- prioritise fellowship with the Lord each day
- demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in their relationships
- be lead by God to his choice of people for translation work
Pray for the people, that they will...
- be patient and helpful in teaching and helping the translators
- not have false ideas or unreal expectations of the translators
- take pride in their language and help the translators learn it
- be seekers after truth and the true God, open to the gospel
- be preparing their future pastors, evangelists, and teachers
- be protected from outsiders who would exploit them
- not foment resentment, shame or hatred among or against them
- esteem education and promote it among their people
- seek God's help and wisdom in opposing evil within and without
- will model the good and beautiful aspects of their culture in their churches
- have adequate food, healthy bodies, and be spiritually strong
- become "people of the Book", true followers of Christ
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