Praying with others is a gift God gives us for the benefit of our faith. It enlivens our minds, strengthens our hearts, and empowers our hands.Be strong and courageous. In times of distress turn to God in prayer and ask Him to fulfill His promises to His people. Type the content for this prayer section here. "Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you! Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Intercessory prayer is when a person intercedes on another's behalf and pleads for their cause. Essentially, they stand in the gap between God and that person. Here are 6 amazing stories of advocacy in the Bible.