Standing in the gap is a biblical term that refers to someone standing in the gap of a wall that has been breached and needs to be filled to protect from enemies.
For our learners, their usual wall of protection certainly has a gap now, and many of them will need us to stand in it for and with them.
This time of COVID-19, schools closing their physical walls and social distancing is scary for everyone. It creates uncertainty about our world that is unsettling and filled with anxiety for many people, but especially for those with previous mental health concerns.
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