I always have ideas running through my head. I’m constantly brainstorming and if you’ve ever talked to me you most likely have heard these words:
“Wouldn’t it be cool if…”
Thing is, I’m a starter, but not such a great finisher. I’ve heard it called being a ‘visionary’. Sounds much more romantic and spiritual than ‘lazy quitter’, don’tcha think? 
With that in mind, I would need accountability. I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to be a finisher on this. Not just for myself, but for God, to show what He has done in me.
Here’s my idea:
Wouldn’t it be cool if… we could get a community together to hand write the Bible in hope of bringing awareness to Bible poverty??? I mean, think of it, people from all over joining together on behalf of millions of peoples around the world who don’t even have ONE WORD of the Bible translated into their own language! It would be like you were the scribe, living in the Word every day, painstakingly transcribing the precious words of Life to those in need. It would build such an understanding for what translators are doing and going through for the sake of others and the Kingdom!
Here’s my idea in a bullet point list:
1. Pray~Search your heart and ask the Lord and your spouse if you should take this time in life to commit to the task of handwriting the Bible. There are lots of good ideas, but take the time to ask them what they would have you be doing right now, and trustingly obey them. Ask the Lord to give you a passion and understanding for raising awareness of Bible poverty and that He would bless those who are on the front lines, and their families, making a difference for His name’s sake.
2. Commitment~At this point I’d like to keep it simple. I am personally taking time in the evenings before bed (I’m a night owl) to write a minimum of one chapter each night. I will be tweeting at least once a day something about this project to raise awareness for Bible poverty using these hashtags: #endBiblepoverty & #writetheWord. At the end of each week, I would like to share my progress and thoughts in a post with a link up. Probably on Saturday or Sunday.
3. Customize~With the aforementioned plan as your guideline, find what a good fit for you is to accomplish this goal. Maybe you can only squeeze in one chapter a week, that’s ok! The point is to just do something! This is for our personal, spiritual growth too. It’s a win/win situation where everybody gets to benefit!
4. Partner~Get a cheering section! Tell all your friends, family, neighbors and strangers about what you’re doing and why. Inspire them to help you stay focused on your commitment. Share the hope of Christ in you that has spurred you on to do this for Him!
5. Pray Again~Ask the Lord to give those of us who are on this journey His strength and faithfulness to complete this goal. We are in this together, so we must fight and wrestle together, for each other, to make it to the end. We can only do it through the Lord, pray He gives us His favor as we seek to do His good will.
6. Supplies~A Bible, any version; notebooks, any color/style; writing instrument, one that writes well. Keep in mind this is a HUGE undertaking and with such effort being put forth you may want to consider this as an ‘investment’ of sorts. I’m not going all expensive or anything, but I chose a nice pen, a decent notebook and my favorite Bible with the intention of using my best handwriting so my child, and grandchildren can see and read what I’ve written, it’s like making an heirloom.
Well? What do you think? Do you think it’ll work? I’d love to hear your thoughts about this crazy idea!
This is just the beginning. I need to pray about this and ask the Lord what He would like to do with this. As you may know by now, for me, it’s all about Him and that He receives the glory. As this idea unfolds, I will keep you up to date.
This all started at the Allume Social Conference (when it was Relevant) last year when I had the pleasure of spending many, many minutes talking to the wonderful people at OneVerse & The Seed Company. Check out the links, prepare to take action!
Soli Deo Gloria,
~traci
xoxo
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Is it strange that I actually enjoy the act of writing. The idea of writing the Bible, to me, seems exciting! And yes, we can learn from it.
I don’t know that we could fully understand what translators go through by just copying the word, but I do know it takes much agreement and finding of the right words in each language to keep the Bible in tact.
Copying helps with memory retention. Check out the Journibles. They have the other side open for notes, which I love!! bit.ly/KL8tlu
Hey Christin, if it’s strange, then we’ll be strange together! I know we can’t fully understand what the translators go through, but I think it’s A step toward SOMETHING. The Lord could do anything with this one seemingly insignificant act! Thanks for the link, I’ll check it out, and thanks for stopping by friend!! It’s very encouraging!
~All my Love,
traci
xoxo
Yeow! This is awesome, Traci! What a blessing to call you a friend. I absolutely agree with your statement above – “we can’t fully understand what the translators go through, but I think it’s A step toward SOMETHING.” Wow. Thank you for taking that step! We need to talk on the phone soon!
P.S. I’m a fan of the hashtags you’ll be using.
You, are making me blush girl! Thank you so much for the encouragement! Even if no one else joins me, I’m still doing it. It’s what I feel the Lord is calling me to right now and He has been encouraging me all the way! Glad you like the hashtags! Call me anytime, friend!
~All my Love,
traci
xoxo
I love the idea, Traci. For years that’s how I processed what I was reading. And, verse-by-verse, I wrote my own commentary. In my journals are several books of the Bible. We’ll talk, but I WILL join you in some capacity. Well done, my love. Well done.
That was one of the things that helped me fall in love with you my darling. I would be honored if you joined me in this! It would mean the world to me, my love. Thank you!
~I LOVE YOU,
your wife
xoxo
I love your heart, sweet friend!
I think I may start a wee bit of hand writing, too, perhaps just a few verses a day… trying to decide between my favorites- Proverbs, Psalms, or Paul’s epistles…
Ooh, I just had one of my go-overboard-and-try-to-do-too-much kind of thoughts…
I envisioned an art & scripture journal, done in a sketch book rather than a lined notebook, hmmm…
(I love a good excuse to buy another journal
)
Haha! That is a FABULOUS idea! We kept art journal’s during out DTS at YWAM and it was a great challenge for me. I say go for it! Use those artistic talents the Lord has blessed you with my dear! I know you will create something beautiful!
~traci
xoxo
p.s. there’s always room for another journal!
Oh thank you sweet friend! I would love to have you join me, in any capacity! It was hard for me to decide where to start. The Psalms & Proverbs are favorites of mine too. I’ll be praying for your Writing the Word journey!
~traci
xoxo
Wow! What a wonderful idea to put creativity and writing to God’s work. I am also thinking about the individual impact as you go verse by verse, hand writing each one, absorbing the richness of His Word. Very cool idea. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings!
I am in love with this idea . . . so so so in love with this.
Traci-what an inspiring idea. I’ll be praying about how I can be involved in this.
Traci, I’m on Day 3 spending time writing the Word and it’s been such a great blessing. Just wanted to thank you for sharing your heart for Bible poverty and know that I’m in this with you! Blessings!
I absolutely love this idea! I tend to be a “visionary” too, so I think I’m going to pray about this before committing, but I really like the idea…a lot!
I’m in! Thank you for the challenge – timely for me.
Wow, this is creepy — I was just thinking about doing something like this last nite and had no idea that it was already a ‘thing’! I will take this as confirmation that God would have me do this. Is there a link-up for those of us participating? I would love to start in the new year! Thanks!!