September 2025 - Bridging the Gap
The term "bridging the gap" refers to creating a connection or bringing together two separate entities. It often implies:
resolving differences,
reducing disparities, or
connecting people with opposing viewpoints.
In essence, "bridging the gap" signifies the act of connecting, uniting, or reconciling differences to foster a more inclusive, understanding, and collaborative environment.
We have lots of opportunities to bridge the gap as Delta women. Since 1978, we have served our community with the many talents and resources God has blessed us with. We have indeed served by connecting, uniting, or reconciling. We also continue to bridge the gap between seasoned Sorors and newly initiated Sorors. We have GREAT GIFTS in our chapter! The Bible says that great gifts mean great responsibilities; greater gifts, greater responsibilities!” (to whom much is given, much is required).
Luke 12:48 MSG
In the Bible, there are examples of bridging the gap, or "standing in the gap”. Jesus is our ultimate example. He came from heaven to earth to show us the way and to reconcile humanity back to God. This act of love and sacrifice allows for a restored relationship with God.
Biblically, intercessory prayer involves praying for others, standing in the gap between them and God, and asking for God's intervention in their lives. This act of praying for others acknowledges God's power and calls on that power on behalf of others.
So as we start our 48th year of service, scholarship, and sisterhood, let us continue to set the example. After all, we are the GREATEST SORORITY this side of heaven!
Here are a few scriptures about praying for others and bridging the gap:
“Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11 AMP
“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.”
1 Timothy 2:1 MSG
Prayer:
“A love that will grow”
“Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. It’s not at all fanciful for me to think this way about you. My prayers and hopes have deep roots in reality. You have, after all, stuck with me all the way from the time I was thrown in jail, put on trial, and came out of it in one piece. All along you have experienced with me the most generous help from God. He knows how much I love and miss you these days. Sometimes I think I feel as strongly about you as Christ does! So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover’s life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God.”
Philippians 1:3-11 MSG
For this year and always, this is my prayer for Anderson Alumnae! Forever and ever! Amen!
