Called to Be a Prayer Warrior and Stand in the Gap

I have been called to be a prayer warrior and stand in the gap.

This is quite the honor and privilege. I am not like many. I have the time to pray all day long.

The problem is how awful I am with prayer. I forget to pray. I get sidetracked easily. And need I mention how I am a sinner?

My prayers are raw and real. They are nothing fancy. In fact, I pray simplistic prayers.

Could God have called upon anyone more inept? I sincerely doubt it.

I have tried to live this purpose throughout the years... throughout the decades as a matter of fact. But I often give up. I just do not think that I have it in me to be a prayer warrior. I am not polished. I do not pray fancy, pretty prayers loaded with Scripture references. I am a, "God, help" kind of gal.

And yet, I keep trying.

I have made the commitment to try to learn to pray and be the prayer warrior God has called me to be. He designed me (made me) the way I am for a reason. He has equipped me to pray. I have to trust in that and proceed, even knowing my many faults.

Lord, teach me to pray. I want to live the purpose You have for me. I do not want to run any longer. I want to be Your prayer warrior and stand in the gap.

But the truth is, I absolutely know that I cannot do any of this without You.

To You alone be the glory, honor, power, and praise.

I pray this in the name of Yeshua.