The Chaplains Chest of Devotions

Heavenly Father, We pray your protection over each of our police men and women. This has been a heart breaking week in our country and state. We have lost many police hero's. We pray over the following verses: Isaiah 54:17 for them that no weapon formed against them will prosper.   Psalm 34:7 that your protecting angels will surround them.   Deuteronomy 31 :6 that they will be strong, courageous and fearless.   Ephesians 6:10 – 18 that they will be protected by the armor of God.   James 1:5 that you will generously give them wisdom and discernment in every situation. We acknowledge Romans 13 that they are called to be your warriors/agents against the evil in this world. Please protect them Lord and stop the violence against them. WE ask this all in your son, Jesus's name as you have instructed us. AMEN

This week , we again have witnessed the disregard for the life of another law enforcement officer, a peace officer/peace maker.  We lost a brother in blue in Richardson who responded to a caller in need. He was the first officer lost in our state this year 2018. We mourn with the wife and children. We mourn with the family members. We mourn with the Richardson Law Enforcement family. Our community mourns with theirs. We pray for strength for all. In times like these It seems like a good time to look into Gods word and let it speak directly to us. People may ask, what does the bible say to help us? Fact: These officers are ordained by God as agents of God to bring order (peace)  to our world. Romans 13:1 “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Romans 13:4 “For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear t...