World Day of Prayer for Bible Translation

11 November 2023

Women perform a traditional dance in Asia. Photo: Marc Ewell

The Alliance prayer team drew on the following Scriptures as we developed these resources

  • ‭‭Isaiah 55
  • John 6:1-15
  • Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ 
  • Exodus 16
  • Matthew 5:6
  • Psalm 23:5-6
  • John 21:1-14
  • Psalm 81:16
  • Jeremiah 6:16-17

Other helpful resources

  • This SoulSurvivor blog post explains more about lingering in God’s presence.
  • This video by BibleProject explores the theme of generosity in the Bible and explains clearly what it means to have a scarcity mindset. 
  • The prayer course devised by 24-7 Prayer has an excellent toolshed which lists 30 types of prayer to try.
  • See this instruction sheet on praying using Lectio Divina or a longer podcast series about Lectio Divina, both by 24-7 Prayer International.

Many prayer resources are available on wycliffe.net and can be shared and used during the Day of Prayer (and all year long!). These include prayer items, videos and prayer guides.

Additional prayer resources can be found at the following websites

Find more prayer videos

Join virtually with others to pray both for the World Day of Prayer and throughout the year at Unceasing Prayer.

Pray for Alliance organisations 

These prayer pages give informative ideas as you pray for organisations involved in the Bible translation movement.

 

World Day of Prayer 2023

Meditations

01/2025 Americas, global

'It speaks their language'

Course gives pastors and other leaders a new understanding of the church's role and responsibility in Bible translation

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Americas, global

Special Report

A course developed by the Wycliffe Global Alliance, called 'Language and Translation in the Mission of God', is capturing the imagination of church leaders worldwide. A first-hand look at how the course impacted attendees in Bogotá, Colombia  How the Alliance and YWAM discovered common ground: 'I'm finally understanding that translation is about people' In Brazil, a dozen seminaries are using the course. And Deaf communities in that nation have found a deeper connection A funding opportunity for Alliance organisations and partners VIDEO SHORTS 'My theology was transformed' A Broader Perspective Impacting Hearts & Communities 'You have to come hear this!' Leaving a Legacy More Perspectives on the Course's Impact   If you are interested in learning how Language and Translation in the Mission of God might benefit your particular organisation and context, please email us at info@wycliffe.net and we will put you in touch with Bryan Harmelink, the Alliance’s Director for Collaboration. ••• Stories reported by Gwen Davies of the Wycliffe Global Alliance Communication and Prayer teams. Title illustration is AI-derived from a photo showing Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. Original photo: Marc Ewell. Alliance organisations are welcome to download and use photos from these articles.

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Americas, global

'I'm finally understanding that translation is about people'

How the Alliance and YWAM discovered common ground

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