Our Gracious Lord, Our hearts are broken as we join with the Mendota Heights Police Department in grieving the loss of one of their officers in this small department. Lord. As of this moment, there are hundreds of law enforcement officers searching for this heinous suspect. First, Lord, may Your protecting hands be upon every law enforcement officer and prevent any more of Your servants suffering injury or harm. Grant the investigators Your supernatural wisdom to be able to successfully search and locate this suspect in order to prevent him from harming anyone else. May every law enforcement officer sense the presence of Your amazing presence and grace at all times. May every officer remember their training and may You instill in them wisdom and depth of insight to keep themselves safe at all times. May Your grace, love, peace, comfort and mercy additionally settle upon the family of this fallen servant as we know there is no greater love than for a man to give his life for his friend or in this case for his community. Lord Jesus, we ask You to confuse the mind of this suspect. May You cause him to be unable to make any sound decisions. May You cause any weapon he has to malfunction. May You raise up citizens to report his location and may he be swiftly apprehended. May Your name be Glorified at all times. Grant the men and women of the Mendota Heights Police Department peace in the middle of this storm. Use this to draw many close together in the bonds of love. May many officers and family members be drawn to You for comfort and peace and may You reveal to them The love and forgiveness of Your son. May Your Holy Spirit, even now, convict the heart and soul of the suspect to be remorseful and turn himself him. Nonetheless, Lord, keep all of Your peacemakers wrapped in Your Arms surrounded by Hour Shield. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.
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