Our Gracious Lord, Your word tells us that You alone are our Rock and our Fortress and an ever-present help in times of trouble.  And because of the Truth of Your Word, we earnestly come before your Throne of Grace to lift up the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept. as they are in deep mourning from this on-duty execution murder of Deputy Dennis Wallace.  O’ Lord, these attacks on Your peacemaker-servants must stop.  We, therefore, come with great earnest into Your Presence and ask for your sustaining grace, peace and mercy to touch the hearts and souls of every Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputy as they cope with this sudden and tragic loss.  May your love and grace especially be with the family of Deputy Wallace and sustain them through this very difficult time.  May You grant the investigators wisdom and insight as they gather all of the facts surrounding this horrendous murder.  We are so thankful this suspect was apprehended and may justice prevail.  And Lord, as the members of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department will now have to prepare a final farewell for their friend and co-worker, may the power of your Holy Spirit settle upon each deputy and grant them strength in their hearts and souls.  May the love and Jesus be made real to each of them.  May every officer, family member and friend intimately know that no matter what, you will never leave them nor forsake those who love you and have received you into their hearts.  May they know Your Word says that You do not want anyone to perish but for all to come to repentance in You alone.  May many be drawn to the Cross of Christ where there is mercy and grace.  May your comfort settle upon every member of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.  Hold them so very close to your heart.  May Your grace preserve the hearts and spirits of the deputies and co-workers who were present at that horrendous crime scene and may You prevent them from enduring sleepless nights or any long term emotional trauma.  May You raise up chaplains and other Christian officers to bring comfort to all.  Lord, bring a greater awareness of these recent attacks upon law enforcement officers everywhere and may You use this murder of Deputy Wallace to start a brand new trend to stop attacks upon law enforcement officers across America.  This we ask in the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

News Link:
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/11/13/sheriffs-deputy-calif-execution/93772260/