Standing in the Gap

Standing in the Gap is the Intercessory Prayer ministry of Creating Futures in Fairfield Bay, AR. Creating Futures believes that the number one solution to the ongoing issues in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas is prayer. Prayer for City Government Leaders, prayer for Fairfield Bay Community Club leaders, prayer for the community of Fairfield Bay. Many of the problems in Fairfield Bay are spiritual in nature.

TO BE VERY HONEST
One of the biggest issues is there are individuals who claim to be Christian and others who manifest ungodly behavior. There is envy, jealousy, pride, narcissism, gossip, accusations, insinuations, pettiness, mocking, name-calling, poisonous words, hatred, lack of self-control, unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment, dishonesty. All of this behavior creates unnecessary emotional wounding, division, drama, and factions. It creates an atmosphere where individuals feel they need to take sides and opponents are seen as evil enemies. People are marked, labeled, and ostracized. All of this is reflective of the character of Satan.

Instead of focusing on confronting policies or actions, there is the ongoing vicious attacking of individuals. There is a mindset of the end justifies the means. No person, especially a Christ follower, should be a part of this mindset.

It should be noted that what is taking place in Fairfield Bay is a microcosm of what is taking place all across America, actually throughout the world.

REMINDER
Not all who manifest such behavior are evil people with evil intentions. Many times those who manifest such ungodly/immoral behavior are very wounded people, so as a ministry we pray for these individuals that they may become emotionally and spiritually healthy. Standing in the Gap and Creating Futures reminds everyone that people are not our enemy, spiritual wickedness is the enemy. Sadly, some people allow demonic entities to influence them, so we pray for them.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:12 NASB

PRAY, PRAY, PRAY
Standing in the Gap in prayer is the answer. Pray for God’s intervention in Fairfield Bay. Pray for divine insight as to what is the root, what spiritual forces, are behind the issues in Fairfield Bay. Pray for true repentance by those who have intentionally done harm. Pray for lives to be healed and transformed. Pray for reconciliation. Pray for leaders to put their personal agendas aside and focus on what is best for the Fairfield Bay Community. Pray that any corrupt behavior be exposed and repented of. Pray that any leaders who refuse to put aside their self-interests be removed from positions of leadership. Pray for a move of God in Fairfield Bay-Spiritual Renewal & Revival. Pray that there is such a transformation in the community that other communities will see the importance of prayer.

JOIN US
Will you join us in prayer. If you live in the Fairfield Bay, Arkansas area we meet for prayer every Tuesday at 4:45pm and every Saturday at 5:30pm at 113 Village Place, Suite 1-F, Fairfield Bay, AR. (Located lower level behind the Village Place Market, next to ATV Encounters.) All are welcomed. We do not ban anyone coming for prayer even if they are part of the ongoing Fairfield Bay City Government or Fairfield Bay Community Club controversies, as long as the come to pray, not bring agendas.

There will be times we will have prayer during city council meetings and Community Club meetings. Also prayer walks throughout the community.

In the future we will have times of Community Worship. We believe worship can be a form of spiritual warfare. We believe that worship can heal and change hearts, and ultimately bring unity.

Who knows, we may even have a foot washing ceremony.

PS-We not only pray for Fairfield Bay, we also pray for individuals and America.

PSS-We understand that there will be those who totally disagree with our assessment. As a ministry, we will not get into arguments, debates, and the Facebook drama. I, Richard Dover, and my wife Carmi, are more than willing to have one-on-one conversations with those who have a different perspective.

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