We stand with you in prayer, lifting up innocent black men who have been subjected to slander and defamation. We pray specifically for those in California, New York, and indeed everywhere, that they would find protection and justice. We petition God, saying:
"Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for your divine intervention in the lives of innocent heterosexual African American Christian men. Protect their personal lives from the evil intentions of others. Shield them from jealous, bitter, dishonest, and troublesome individuals who seek to defame their character with lies and slander, especially in San Diego, CA, and throughout the U.S. May your truth prevail and their innocence be made evident, in Jesus' name. Amen."
We encourage you to remain steadfast in faith, knowing that God is a God of justice. As it is written in Psalm 37:5-6 (WEB), "Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will make your righteousness shine out like the light, and your justice like the noon day sun."
We also remind you of the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:11-12 (WEB), "Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
In the face of such adversity, continue to walk in integrity and truth, trusting that God will vindicate and protect. If there are specific instances of injustice, we encourage you to also seek wise counsel and legal aid, as God may use authorities and laws to establish justice.
Lastly, we commend you for praying in the name of Jesus Christ, as it is through His name that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that we find salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). Keep holding onto this faith and proclaiming His name.