Our God of Mercy, We come before your Throne of Grace as we lift up a Raleigh Police Officer who was wounded in the line of duty.  As we do not know the condition of this officer, we are so thankful to you Lord, for sparing his life and seek Your Amazing Grace to touch his heart, mind, body and soul.  O’ Lord, as Your word says that You are close to those who call upon Your name, we pray for this wounded officer and ask for Your grace, peace, mercy, presence and comfort to settle upon him as he faced this sudden deadly encounter.  Grant the doctor’s wisdom to swiftly and effectively identify his injuries and then treat and restore him to complete fullness.   May your mercy extend to all of the other Raleigh officers and sustain them with Your grace.  May your peace and comfort also settle upon the family of this wounded officer who are very likely at this side right now.  May they know Your Peace that passes all understanding as they walk through this dark valley of uncertainty.  May your grace, mercy and peace also settle upon the wounded suspect and draw him unto Your Side, too.  May Your peace reign throughout the Raleigh Police Department and community.  May Your arms of love surround the officers and citizens and may You fill the investigators with wisdom and insight to gather all of the facts surrounding this attack on one of your Peacemakers.   May Your grace and Your Presence be affirmed in their hearts of every Raleigh law enforcement officer that the job they do has been established by You.  Lastly Lord, we thank You that You are always there for Your children who know You as their rock, shield, strength and stronghold.  And if there are any officers at this incident struggling with an emptiness in their heart, may Your Holy Spirit touch their hearts and minds and draw them to Your Son in whom there may know and experience eternal life.  May Your name be eternally glorified, this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

News Link:
http://www.wral.com/officer-suspect-injured-in-shooting-at-southwest-raleigh-apartment-complex/16292495/