For Those Who Protect and Serve
Strong Father,
Watch over all those whose work includes putting themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve others. Whether at the local or national level, at home or abroad, guard and keep them as they dutifully fulfill their responsibilities. See that they are well-trained and that adequate oversight ensures that their training is carried out properly, both for their own good and for the safety of those entrusted to their protection. Keep them humble and obedient to those over them, so they would not give in to any temptation to consider themselves above the very law they are charged with enforcing. Prevent all efforts to undermine or interfere with their work, which might cause injury or harm to them or to others. May they feel supported in their line of work, be blessed to see the positive impact it has, and be encouraged by the difference it makes in the lives of those they serve.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.