Our Gracious Lord, Once Again Lord, we are thankful for Your mercies in sparing the life of a Portland Police Officer who confronted an armed man.  We are thankful that his wounds were minor as he was forced to resort to using his firearm taking the life of the suspect.  Lord, every law enforcement officer across America and abroad ma you grant the doctor’s wisdom to treat his minor injuries and may he return to full duty.  Even though his wounds may be minor, we ask You Lord, to touch his heart, mind and spirit as he must endure the long-term emotional trauma often associated with life-threatening incidents.  May Your grace and mercies forever touch him.  May Your grace and peace also settle upon his co-workers who responded to his aid as some of them may also experience the same type of emotional trauma.  Lord, we ask for Your peace and grace to especially be upon the family of this wounded officer and sustain them with Your unending love.  May every officer and family member be drawn to Your side where You will be their Refuge, Strength and Rock.  May Your mercies and peace also settle upon the many first responders, paramedics, nurses and doctors who were involved in this incident.  And if any are struggling spiritually or emotionally, may they be drawn to Your side where there is peace.  May many come to know You in a real and personal way, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

News Link:
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/03/portland_police_officer_injure_1.html