In light of all the recent officer deaths, I wanted to share a poem I wrote and published in my latest book, Standing Courageous.
May it be a comfort and blessing to you in these tough times.
An Officer’s Blessing
To all those who bear the badge upon their chest, may God shine down on you with an everlasting light.
May the wind gently steer you down the path you are to trod, as it does a boat on an open sea.
May God’s tenderness find you wherever you go, and may His protection shield you as a mother hen covers her chicks.
May your mind be protected by the helmet of God’s Salvation – steadfast and never feeble.
May your voice be a welcome guide to those who have lost their way.
May your heart be that of a mighty warrior – strong and true, yet full of love.
May your hands be strong for the tasks ahead, yet gentle enough to caress an infant’s cheek.
May you wear confidently the belt of truth, never compromising its strength and support.
May your feet be fitted with a readiness for action, and lead you only toward the high roads paved by God.
And, at the end of your days, may the Lord, Himself, escort you home to a place that He has prepared for you amongst the great.
God bless!
- Kristi Neace
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Thanks, Kristi. You are a beautiful, generous, kind, very faithful, and charitable spirit; amoungst us all. Merry Christmas. And may God maketh you to lie down in green pastures; and lead you to still waters. With Love in Him, Margaret
Merry Christmas to you, friend.
Very nicely expressed. We appreciate your voice for us all.
Kristi (and Rick): Merry CHRISTmas! I posted a link to your previous post in this week’s newsletter and on http://www.TheCenturionLawEnforcementMinistry.org. Very nice poem as well — but with this proviso: we as LEO will not “serve” or badge our way into Heaven. It is only — ONLY — by repenting of our sin and entering into a life-changing/life-saving relationship with Christ that we can have that ticket punched. Thus the call — and the urgency.
Be blessed.
You’re so right, brother! Sorry for any confusion. Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Serena. My pleasure.