O’ Lord, we are so grateful for Your wonderful mercies to have been upon this wounded deputy and are so thankful that You spared his life. As the news reports he is in stable condition, we ask you to grant the doctor’s wisdom and insight to accurately diagnose and treat his wounds. We, therefore, lift up this deputy before Your Throne of Grace and ask You to wrap Your loving arms around him as he recovers from this near-death experience. May Your peace that passes all understanding sustain him and may he be drawn ever close to Your side for the continuing comfort of Your Holy Spirit. May Your mercy, grace, love and everlasting comfort also settle upon the family of this deputy and may Your grace additionally touch every member of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department as they rally around to support their wounded comrade and his family. We are so thankful the suspect was arrested and will now face justice. May You use this life-threatening incident as a reminder and training aid to law enforcement officers across America and the world to always be vigilant in everything they do and may they never become complaisant. Lastly Lord, may every Monroe County Sheriff’s Department member know that You ordained their job as a peacemaker to protect and serve their community wherever they may be. May Your words comfort many as follows, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” We are so thankful to You, Lord, that the life of this deputy was spared by Your amazing grace. And through this near-death encounter, may these and many other law enforcement officers come to recognize their need to draw near to You for You will then draw near to them. May many come to receive Your forgiveness and receive Your Son as their Savior and Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

News Link:
https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-county-news/deputies-shot-while-serving-warrant-in-monroe-county/