Our Father in Heaven, the men and women of law enforcement need to know Your word says, “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” And that’s what we pray for the men and women of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department as they cope with the tragic loss of Cpl. Eugene Cole. O Lord, as we come boldly before Your Throne of Grace, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be poured out upon the many co-workers and friends of Corporal Cole. At a time of loss like this, we know the pain is ever so great in their hearts. So, Lord, may the presence of Your Holy Spirit touch the many hearts in need of Your grace, mercy and comfort. Lord, we especially lift up Corporal Cole’s family who are in obvious shock, mourning at this horrific loss. We know it is only by Your amazing grace, presence, comfort and love that will carry them through this very difficult time. May those grieving and mourning know your word says they can, “Cast all [their] anxieties on You, because he cares for you.”;And that “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.” As a massive manhunt is currently under way for the suspect, 29-year-old John Williams, may You grant the investigators wisdom and insight to be led to the location of the suspect and take him into custody to face justice for this heinous crime upon one of Your peacemakers. And if this suspect tries to use his weapon again, may You cuse it to malfunction or misfire. May the suspect be confused and guilt-ridden. May You cause the suspect to surrender or be spotted by witnesses and reported to authorities. Lord, as we know traumatic events like these can cause emotional trauma for years to come, we ask for Your Grace to intervene in those deeply troubled and replace their grief with Your everlasting comfort and joy. May You use this tragedy to draw many officers and family members ever so close to Your side. As the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department must begin the preparations for a final farewell for Corporal Cole, may You use this to draw many unto the love of Your Son. May many recognize the need of the “Peace” found only in Your Son that is accompanied with His amazing forgiveness of sins. May many know that Your Word says, “Now is the day of salvation.” May many receive Your Son into their hearts as their Savior and Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

News Link:
https://www.newmilfordspectrum.com/news/crime/article/Maine-deputy-fatally-shot-following-store-robbery-12863280.php

 

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