Pray For The Peacemakers And The PeaceKeepers!

This has been National Police Week, and today I ask you to join with me in lifting to the heart of God police officers you know, have met, or know of.  And to lift them BY NAME. If you don't know their name, introduce yourself....they really are great people.

Abba Father,
In this moment, we give to you our offerings of praise and gratitude for those who keep us safe and enforce the laws.  We are grateful that You have called them to stand as Your guardians of Your people.  

As each officer prepares for their tour: 
     grant them Your strength to do what must be done
     grant them Your wisdom to make the split second decisions
     grant them Your discernment to determine the best course of action
     grant them Your patience when dealing with the public
     grant them Your protection as they go where evil dwells
     grant them Your love to show the world that police are here to help
     grant them Your courage to show that they are human too
     grant them Your fearlessness to let others come alongside and care
     grant them the knowledge that You are protecting their families
     fill them with the truth that You have called each of them BY NAME and love them
     grant us the desire to pray for them, love them, care about them, and encourage them
     fill them with the truth that they are appreciated and we are grateful for each of them
     Remind those who would break the law, that YOUR agents will enforce the laws, and lawbreakers should fear.

And as each officer goes through their tour, remind them that You are always with them!

And at the end of their tour, let each officer be grateful to You that they can go home safe.

Remind us always to, with gratitude, to pray for those who protect and serve.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
Amen!