In the light of increasing attacks on police officers, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has designated September 14, 2015, as a state day of prayer for law enforcement officers.
I suggest that we take this national.
Please set aside some time on this date to pray for our law enforcement officers.
As I make this request, I want to make something very clear: I am painfully aware that there are bad law enforcement officers out there. They are individuals who SHOULD be held accountable for their crimes. Sadly, many will not - in THIS lifetime. But there is coming a day when they, like everyone else, will stand before the judgement seat of Jesus the Christ to give account for their crimes - and HE will not give them a pass (2 Corinthians 5:10).
In the meantime, attacking police officers - or condoning/excusing those who do - solves nothing.
In fact, for those who are concerned about the increasing militarization of law enforcement, as am I, it simply reinforces the perceived need to dig in deeper. More importantly, attacking officers - or condoning/excusing those who do - particularly those who are innocent of any wrongdoing, is an attack on God's appointed servants and, by extension, an attack on God and His created order.
Those officers who faithfully and conscientiously perform their duties every day deserve our prayers and support. The Bible says they are GOD'S SERVANTS, APPOINTED BY GOD to punish evil (Romans 13:1-5).
Pray for them.
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