Wednesday
Feb282007
7 Ways to Pray for Language Students
Bernie Anderson
I am taking the liberty of putting an article from our Family Newsletter on this Blog. Perhaps it's a little self-indulgent. However, we do want and need your prayers for us and for others during this long process of learning Mongolian. If you know others serving places where a second (in some cases a third, fourth or fifth!) language is required, pray this for them, as well. It is easy to become discouraged - and that plays into the hands of the enemy of our souls. Use this guide to pray every day for people that you know in language study.
Also, if you don't receive an e-copy of our family newsletter - write us on the contact page and we will be sure to add you to the email list. You can read the latest version here.
We are now full time students. This is a unique time in our ministry where we are completely focused on learning another language, and another culture. I would like to give all of our ministry partners specific ways to pray for us (or anyone else for that matter) while in language study. It can be wearisome and tedious at times, and requires the continuous help and strength of Christ. You can use this calendar to pray specifically for us daily.
1. Sunday: Spiritual life and enjoyment of God (John 15:5)�It is possible to learn the language and the culture without a close walk with Christ. However, without abiding in Him there will be no fruit. Pray that we will invest in that which is most important.
2. Monday: Mental and emotional stamina�Language learning is much like running
a marathon. It takes patient endurance to get to the finish line. Pray that we will not be discouraged with the difficulty, intensity and length of the journey.
3. Tuesday: Time Management� Particularly with a family, there are many demands that are placed on our time. It also takes longer to simply live here. Pray that we will be given wisdom from God to use the time He has given us in the way that will most glorify Him.
4. Wednesday: Wisdom and vision for future ministry� Pray that God will give us insight into the people and future ministry that we might have in Mongolia, even while we are learning the language.
5. Thursday: Team Unity and relationships�We need our team and we need the national church. Pray that our relationships with those that God has put us into fellowship with will be unified and glorifying to Him in every way.
6. Friday: Family Life� Family life can be a challenge when the entire group is making adjustments cross culturally. When Mom and Dad are learning a language and the kids are not, it can be tough at times. Pray that we will make the right investments into family times and pray against the enemy’s attack on the family.
7. Saturday: Safety and Health�It is very difficult to concentrate on language learning when the body is worn down. Pray that each of us will be kept physically healthy and well.
Thank you for partnering with us in Mongolia!
Also, if you don't receive an e-copy of our family newsletter - write us on the contact page and we will be sure to add you to the email list. You can read the latest version here.
We are now full time students. This is a unique time in our ministry where we are completely focused on learning another language, and another culture. I would like to give all of our ministry partners specific ways to pray for us (or anyone else for that matter) while in language study. It can be wearisome and tedious at times, and requires the continuous help and strength of Christ. You can use this calendar to pray specifically for us daily.
1. Sunday: Spiritual life and enjoyment of God (John 15:5)�It is possible to learn the language and the culture without a close walk with Christ. However, without abiding in Him there will be no fruit. Pray that we will invest in that which is most important.
2. Monday: Mental and emotional stamina�Language learning is much like running
a marathon. It takes patient endurance to get to the finish line. Pray that we will not be discouraged with the difficulty, intensity and length of the journey.
3. Tuesday: Time Management� Particularly with a family, there are many demands that are placed on our time. It also takes longer to simply live here. Pray that we will be given wisdom from God to use the time He has given us in the way that will most glorify Him.
4. Wednesday: Wisdom and vision for future ministry� Pray that God will give us insight into the people and future ministry that we might have in Mongolia, even while we are learning the language.
5. Thursday: Team Unity and relationships�We need our team and we need the national church. Pray that our relationships with those that God has put us into fellowship with will be unified and glorifying to Him in every way.
6. Friday: Family Life� Family life can be a challenge when the entire group is making adjustments cross culturally. When Mom and Dad are learning a language and the kids are not, it can be tough at times. Pray that we will make the right investments into family times and pray against the enemy’s attack on the family.
7. Saturday: Safety and Health�It is very difficult to concentrate on language learning when the body is worn down. Pray that each of us will be kept physically healthy and well.
Thank you for partnering with us in Mongolia!
Reader Comments (1)
Hey, thanks for this Bernie- great way to pray for you guys.
For Monday I'll also be praying M- More Mutton