There are many, many things that I hope to be and traits I strive for. The Bible points us to many, such as the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control). There are a particular few that I feel especially called to as a police … Continue reading lord, let me be a police wife who…
Tag: psalms
top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
Several weeks ago I put a box in my Instagram Story asking for yalls go-to verses for trying times. There were so many great ones I decided to compile the top 10 for easy access. Save them for a time you need them! I know the world is a dark place right now, and often … Continue reading top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
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
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
speaking truths over our officers
Last week we talked about the importance of proclaiming truth over our homes. God's word is powerful! It has meaning. We also can proclaim truths over our officers. I have always prayed for my officer (even when we were kids), but since he has become a part of this blue life my prayers have shifted … Continue reading speaking truths over our officers
the one who watches over you will not slumber
Verse: Psalm 121 says "I look to the mountains-does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let you stumble, the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over … Continue reading the one who watches over you will not slumber
and god saw that it was good
Verses: Genesis 1:31 says "Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!" Romans 8:28 says "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." Psalm 100:5 says "For the … Continue reading and god saw that it was good
come as you are + fall into his arms
Verses: Psalm 139:13-14 says "For you created my inmost being, you stitched me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your words are wonderful, I know that full well." Romans 8:39 says "Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate … Continue reading come as you are + fall into his arms
praise the lord who trains my hands for war + my fingers for battle
Verses: Psalm 144:1-2 says "Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me." Psalm 18:2 says "The Lord is my rock, my … Continue reading praise the lord who trains my hands for war + my fingers for battle
love is patient {the love dare}
Verses: Ephesians 4:2 says "Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another." Proverbs 15:18 says "Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace." 1 Corinthians 13:4 says "Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud." Devo: Are you following along with Wives on … Continue reading love is patient {the love dare}