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Wycliffe Bible Translators

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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