As our citizens travel abroad, Lord, we ask You to quicken us to represent our nation honorably and with humility.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17
In foreign affairs we must make up our minds that whether we wish it or not, we are a great people and must play a great part in the world. It is not open to us to choose whether we will play that great part or not. ~ President Theodore Roosevelt
Operation World Pray for Bible Translation and Distribution : Bible translators need expertise in Biblical studies and linguistic skills in order to analyze a language. At times, languages needing the Bible have never been written in any form. Often they must create a record of its sounds and create an alphabet – leading to writing lesson books and dictionaries – all long before any of the Bible is tentatively translated. This requires not only dedication and an understanding of the people but also great patience and interviewing skills, not to mention technical knowledge in a host of areas. Portions of Scripture may first be tried out long before a more formal translation of a whole Gospel is attempted. As books of the Bible are translated, the text goes through many consultative checks before it is considered accurate enough to be published. An important test is to check how the people of the language understand it, and eliminate potential misunderstandings. Pray for God to call many more to this important work and to provide strength and perseverance to those undertaking decades-long projects of this nature.
Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. II Corinthians 9:6 (NLT)
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