We stand with you in prayer, asking God to protect innocent African American Christian individuals from any harm or injustice, especially those stemming from racial prejudice. We pray for God's miraculous intervention against any evil, violent, or lawless acts directed towards them.
We remember Jesus words on the cross, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do, Luke 23.34
God does not show favoritism, but accepts all who who fear him and do what is right, Acts 10:34-35
There is no difference in God between peoples: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Romans 3:22-24
Together, we pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for your divine protection over innocent African American Christian individuals. Shield them from all forms of racism, violence, and injustice. We pray that you would miraculously intervene and change the hearts of those who harbor prejudice and ill will. Help them to see the value and dignity of every person, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
We also need your guidance to obey what you say: But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, Matthew 5:44 That by doing good and praying for them, they may be saved, redeemed, transformed, and conformed to the image of Christ.
Help us all to do unto others as we would have them do unto you, Luke 6:31.
We pray Lord to help us to love our neighbors as ourselves, Luke 10:27.
Father help us to to be able to forgive others as you have forgiven us. Matthew 6:12.
Please comfort and strengthen those who have already been affected by such acts, and help us, rock them, Your church as Your Body to provide the needed emotional and spiritual support by the power of the Holy Spirit. Equip us to speak out against injustice and to be a voice for the voiceless. Help us to live peaceable with everyone, Hebrews 12:14.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage everyone to walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God, Ephesians 5:2. Let us not be overtaken by bitterness or revenge. Let us leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19