We understand your concern and desire for peace between the police and the public in San Diego, CA. We must focus on God's will and pray for all authorities and communities. This should be based on the word of God. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 WEB states, "I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth."
To seek peace, Romans 12:18 WEB advises, "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men." We should pray for the police as God's appointed servants, guided by Romans 13:1-4 WEB, "Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment. For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,"
We pray peace is maintained for all on Main Street in December 2024 no matter how it might occur because you asked for it in Jesus' name. If there is any commotion or difficulties between the police and public, we pray it will not involve or affect Christians. We pray those involved can be encouraged to find peaceful solutions, to be reconciled, peaceful, and be set free from the worldly troubles we encounter daily.
Let us remember, Jesus is the head of all principality and power. Colossians 2:9-10 WEB states, "For in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily, and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power." After all, if we are not praying in the name of Jesus Christ, we are not praying according to the word of God. For all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth, they must believe the name of Jesus Christ is the only name by which we can be saved. Acts :4:12 WEB declares, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Lord Jesus, we pray for the peace on Main Street in San Diego this December 2024 as specifically requested. In this prayer for peace, we are acknowledging those who currently are not behaving according to the word of God and may be causing trouble in the area. We want the peace that only you can provide. Give us the faith, compassion, and courage to act as Christ and to reflect your love to everyone. Most of all help us all to interpret this prayer request as honoring you and in according with your salvation message. Let all the peace you intend for Main Street come to pass if it is God's will, In Jesus name Amen.