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Opening van die Gebed - Opening of the Prayer

Ons dierbare Vader in die hemelOur Dear Heavenly Father 
Ons Hemelse VaderOur Heavenly Father
Onse Vader wat in die hemel isOur Father which is in heaven 
 
Ons (Ek) dank U vir ...We are (I am) grateful for ...
my ouersmy parents
gesondheidhealth
die kans om te studeerthe chance to study
goeie vriendegood friends
hierdie smaaklike etethis tasty meal
die tydjie om saam te weesthis time to be together
die liefde wat ons vir mekaar voelthe love that we feel for each other
   
Ons vra U vir .....We ask Thee for ...
'n veilige daga safe day
goeie gesondheidgood health
wysheid in ons besluitewisdom in our decisions
Ons vra u om ...We ask Thee to ...
die kos te seënbless the food
ons met goeie gesondheid  te seënto bless us with good health
ons te seën met sensitiwiteit teenoor die behoeftes van andere to bless us with sensitivity towards the needs of others
ons te seën dat ons almal veilig vandag verder sal reisto bless us that we may all travel further in safety today
 
Ons bid hierdie We pray this
in die naam van Jesus Christus, Amen.in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

1. To be able to pray in Afrikaans is relatively easy. Select one line to open the prayer, then select say two things for which you are grateful, then select two things that you would like to ask for, and then say the conclusion.

For example:

Ons Hemelse Vader
Ons Dank U vir die heerlike dag en ons goeie vriende.
Ons dank U vir goeie gesondheid.
Ons vra U om ons met veiligheid te seën.
Ons bid hierdie dinge in die naam van Jesus Christus, Amen.

Once you are able to open, express thanks for one or two things, ask for one or two things and close the prayer, you can add something else you wish to express.