Our Father in Heaven, our hearts are broken and our spirits weak as we mourn with the men and women of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department in the on-duty murder of Sgt. Richard Lopez. O’ Lord, there are times when we don’t know how to pray to You for the grief is so great. Nonetheless Lord, You know the hearts of those within the law enforcement family and hear our groans of pain at the loss of one of Your servant peacemakers. So Lord, we lift up the men and women of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department before your Throne of Grace and ask for Your mercies to touch their hearts with Your hands of loving kindness. May Your grace uphold those whose hearts are broken at the loss of a dear friend and co-worker. May Your mercies and amazing grace especially settle upon the family of Sgt. Lopez. May they intimately sense Your presence around them at all times knowing that it is You who will be carrying them through this very difficult time of loss. We thank You, Lord, that Your Word clearly says that the law enforcement officer does not carry his sword (or firearm) in vain. As we know this traumatic event has created great emotional trauma in the hearts of many law enforcement officers, we ask for Your mercies and comfort to be poured out upon them and may You preserve their hearts and minds from enduring any long-term traumatic fallout. Grant grace to the many first responders, medics and doctors who were involved in the life-saving efforts and treatment of Sgt. Lopez. We are thankful the suspect was arrested. May You grant the investigators wisdom to piece together the facts surrounding this incident. And in the coming days as preparations will be made to say farewell to Sgt. Lopez, may many law enforcement officers be drawn close to You where they may examine their hearts and reveal their need for a personal relationship with You Lord, our Forgiver and Savior. Grant hope and comfort in the hearts of those grieving ever so greatly. Wrap your Arms around every member of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department and carry them through difficult days ahead as they prepare a final farewell to Sgt. Lopez. May Your word as follow comfort many, “The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” And, “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.” May many know Your love personally and receive You as their Savior and Friend, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

News link:
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/yavapai-county-deputy-shot-in-cordes-lakes-suspect-barricaded