Stand In The Gap | March 5, 2023 | Give Me Faith Week 9 | Erik Lindeen

Standing in the gap is a form of intercessory prayer where our prayers bridge the gap between God and people who are cut off from God's helping presence. When we stand in the gap in prayer, we pray for God's help, mercy, intervention and forgiveness on the behalf of individuals, groups of people or nations.

Agreeing to pray for someone isn’t simply a nice platitude letting them know we’re thinking of them or a pat on the back to cheer them on. When we tell someone we’ll pray for them, we agree to put on God’s armor and head to the front lines of battle on their behalf.

Many ancient shields had brackets attached to the sides. These brackets were a type of latch that soldiers used to lock their shields together during battle. When locked together, the soldiers moved as one, forming a barricade against the enemy. Alone, the shield was a small defense. Hooked together, they were a human wall.

When we lock arms in prayer with our friends, we lock our shields together and form a strong wall of defense. That’s what we can do for each other.

God is HONORED by your persistent, consistent prayer!