We understand your concern for the tense situation between African American Christian drivers and policemen in various counties. We must remember that God is a God of justice and peace. We are called to pray for all people, including those in authority. Let us address this situation with a biblical perspective and pray accordingly.
I Timothy 2:1-4 WEB
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all those who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable 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.
Romans 13:1-5 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 they that 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 authority, for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil. Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
First, we must pray for the salvation of all involved. Only the Holy Spirit can change hearts, including those of racist policemen. We should also pray for the African American Christian drivers, that they may exhibit the fruit of the Spirit even in difficult circumstances. We should petition for godly leaders to be in positions of authority. Let us pray for justice to be served and for peace to prevail. We need to pray for the conduct of all Christians to be in such a manner that it silences any critics and those that do not believe in doing good.
Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, and we lift up the African American Christian drivers who are facing harassment and stalking by racist policemen. We pray for your protection over them and for your wisdom to guide their actions and words. We ask that you would change the hearts of these policemen, that they may see all people as created in your image and deserving of respect and fair treatment. We pray for godly leaders to be placed in authority.
Lord, we know that you are a God of justice, and we ask that you would bring justice to this situation. We pray for peace between the drivers and the policemen, and we ask that you would use this situation to bring glory to your name as Christians have a chance to portray the fruit of the Spirit. We pray for the salvation of all involved, that they may come to a full knowledge of the truth. We ask all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
Let us also remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:44 WEB
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.
We should encourage all Christians to exhibit this behavior, trusting that God will deal with the injustices they face. Let us also encourage Christians to unite in prayer and fasting for this situation, believing that God hears and answers the prayers of his people as we call out to him in Jesus' name.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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