Our Gracious Lord, We come together with the men and women of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in mourning the death of Deputy David F. Michel Jr.  We ask that your peace and grace would settle upon the men and women of the Jefferson Parish (LA) Sheriff’s Office and the many law enforcement officers who were involved in that deadly incident. May You sustain them with Your Mighty Arms of Love as they cope with the loss of their dear friend and co-worker.  May your love, grace, peace, mercy and comfort touch the many law enforcement officers who were at that scene who had to witness this tragic incident which will forever be with them the rest of their lives.   We especially lift up the family of Deputy Michel as we know they are grieving deeply from this loss. May Your Holy Spirit draw them ever so close to Your side.  May your grace, peace and mercy settle upon the men and women of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and grant the investigators wisdom and discernment to gather all of the facts surrounding this deadly incident. May your protecting hand encircle the entire Louisiana law enforcement community and keep their minds and hearts secure in your love.  May Your Amazing Grace protect and preserve them from enduring any of the long term emotional trauma incidents like these can cause.   We are thankful the suspect was apprehended.  And as we know this suspect will face justice, we seek your mercies upon him and allow him to know Your love and forgiveness, too.  May the love of Jesus be intimately revealed to the entire Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and allied agencies and may many come to personally know HIS love.  May your peace that passes all understanding guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.  May they intimately know that he who dwells in the shelter of the Most High shall rest in the Shadow of the Almighty.  May You raise up chaplains and other Godly law enforcement officers to share Your peace and love with those hurting.  We thank You that You are our King of Kings, our living Water, our Friend and our Bread of Life. May You provide an opportunity for many to know Your Peace and receive You as their Savior and Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

News Link:
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/16185269-55/breaking-slain-jefferson-parish-sheriffs-deputy-identified-suspect-in-custody