December 4, 2017
4:00 PM pst

Our God of Mercy, every law enforcement officer in America is burdened with heavy hearts as we join in mourning with the San Marcos Police Department in the senseless on-duty murder of one of their officers.  Lord, we are so very grateful that the suspect was apprehended and will be able to stand trial for this heinous act of violence against one of Your servants of righteousness.  As we know the hearts of many are so heavy with anguish and sorrow, it is You, Lord, to whom we call upon to uphold the hearts, minds and spirits of the many co-workers and friends so deeply affected by this tragedy.  As we know the family members of this fallen officer are grieving ever so greatly at this loss, may they intimately sense Your Presence right now carrying them through this time of loss, especially during this Christmas season.  May each of them intimately know that You will always be their Rock, their Fortress and their Deliver and will carry them through this difficult time of loss.  May they know at any time, that they can lean on You for strength as they walk through the valley of the shadow of death and sense Your presence.  As many other law enforcement officers paramedics and first responders were present during and after this incident occurred, we know many hearts are in deep pain and sorrow.  May they and many other officers, co-workers, friends and family members be drawn close to Your side and understand how much You love them.  And even in the midst of this tragedy, may the suspect be presented with the Gospel of Christ and may he come to know your love and especially Your forgiveness even though he must face judgment for this crime.  May the Good News of Your Son, Jesus, be revealed to the heart of every officer, medical doctor, paramedics and first responders.  May Your mercies prevent any of them from enduring any short term or long term emotional strain.  And as the San Marcos Police Department must now begin to prepare a final farewell for their fallen colleague, may Your name be Glorified and may many come to receive You as their Savior and Lord.  May You raise up Godly officers and chaplains to be a representative of Your love and grace.  This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
News Link:
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/hays-county/san-marcos-police-officer-injured-reports/496782054

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