We’re all quick to throw around judgements and opinions, but a lot of us don’t really know what wearing a pair of duty boots is like. To be honest, I don’t either, because I don’t wear them-but I’m married to them. And over the years I’ve gotten a glimpse at what blue life can really … Continue reading we wish you knew
Tag: police devotional
take heart, for i have overcome the world
Verses:"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." [John 16:33] "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." [Psalm 30:5] Devo:The other … Continue reading take heart, for i have overcome the world
i believe in the good
I would say Happy Sunday, but it doesn't feel too happy, does it? I know I'm not alone when I say that I've been struggling lately. There's so much darkness out there right now, and so much division-but that is not what this post is about. I’ve seen a lot of posts comparing our black … Continue reading i believe in the good
praying psalm 91 over ourselves + our families
Psalm 91 has always been my go to verse to pray over my officer, especially when he is on night shift. To me, the entire verse seems to be written for our officers, and it brings me immense comfort when I pray it over our department. Lately, it’s also been a verse that I have … Continue reading praying psalm 91 over ourselves + our families
be still + know
Verse: Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 37:7 says “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Devo: The other day I went for a walk with the dog, just as I do every single morning. We started out down the sidewalk in our neighborhood, and as … Continue reading be still + know
the peace i give cannot come from the world
Verses: John 14:27 says "I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift that the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14: 17-19 says "He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it … Continue reading the peace i give cannot come from the world
june book review {behind the badge}
This month's book review is a little bit different, because it's not a LEOW resource, but a LEO one! Many of you know Adam Davis from his and Lt Col Grossman's amazing devotional Bulletproof Marriage. You might not know that he wrote another devotional before that one aimed specifically at our officers-Behind the Badge: 365 … Continue reading june book review {behind the badge}
while i wait you strengthen my heart
Verses: Psalm 27:14 says "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Genesis 29:20 says "So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her." Galatians 5:22-23 says "But the fruit of the Spirit is … Continue reading while i wait you strengthen my heart
special days are the days we make special
Verses: Matthew 18:20 says "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." James 4:8 says "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." Devo: One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of police life is the crappy shift work-which, of course, … Continue reading special days are the days we make special
giving thanks
Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Psalm 9:1 says "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." Revelation 11:17 says "We give thanks to you, Lord … Continue reading giving thanks