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Pray Fervently: National Day of Prayer

The first Thursday in May is the National Day of Prayer, a day to pray for our nation. The theme for this year is “Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much.”

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

James 5:16

The National Day of Prayer Task Force has published a National Prayer for America:

We come with fervent hearts to praise You Lord.
You are The Word, the Way, Truth and Life.
The Alpha and Omega, Lion of Judah, Almighty God
who was, and is, and is to come. You clothed
Yourself in flesh and dwelt among us, to remove
our sin and clothe us in Your righteousness that
we might dwell with You forever and ever.

With broken, humbled hearts we repent of our
sins. Confessing to You our faithlessness,
prayerlessness, and disobedience. Forgive us for
our doubt, our prideful and quarrelsome words
that reveal our unclean hearts. Cleanse us and
renew a right and steadfast spirit within us we
pray.

With grateful hearts we thank You fervently for
the blessings in our life and throughout
America; they are more than we are able to
count. We will remember Your grace and testify
to Your goodness in all generations. Help us to
refrain from complaining, but instead be
prompted to pray faithfully in every
circumstance. Teach us to have a content heart
knowing You are always enough for our every
need.

As the Church we commit to pray and love our
neighbor and nation as You loved us, that our
reputation in this world would be rooted in Your
love. Holy Spirit work and overflow through us
in every prayer, thought, word, and deed. May
our character, conversations, and conduct
reflect the righteousness in which You clothed
us and command us to live.

With an obedient heart we put on the full armor
of God; Your breastplate of righteousness
guards our heart from which flows the springs of
life. We pray fervently for our communities and
country; the people who are in the Church,
Family, Education, Business and Workplace,
Military, Government, Arts, Entertainment and
Media. Every person is Your workmanship,
fearfully and wonderfully created and loved.

With hopeful hearts we pray that all would
choose to receive Your love and follow You. We
pray that America would confess, “Jesus is
Lord” and reflect Your righteousness in every
sphere of influence, and every aspect of our
lives. We ask that heavenly hope would flood
our hearts, silence hate, and that You will heal
our land.


Believing You; all You are, all You said, and all

You have promised, we pray fervently in
righteousness and avail much. In Jesus Name
we pray, Amen!

I also like the Prayer for Our Country from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer:

ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favour and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honourable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogancy, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

1928 Book of Common Prayer

I’ve written a number of posts on prayer. You can find them by searching the blog for prayer. There are posts for the National Day of Prayer, the Global Day of Prayer, The Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, and more.

Here are a few of my favorite posts on prayer, not prayers for our nation, just thoughts on the topic of prayer.

Answered PrayersGod’s Protection and Answered PrayerWhen One Door ClosesAbsolute Truth vs. Personal OpinionDevotional Resources: Cradle of Prayer and the Prayer BookThe post Pray Fervently: National Day of Prayer first appeared on Lillie Ammann, Writer and Editor.

Today is Tell a Story Day

April 27 is National Tell a Story Day. I’d hoped to tell a story to my fellow residents in the senior retirement community, but I have been sick and wasn’t able to schedule the event. I have done storytelling here before, and people seem to enjoy the stories.

Several years ago, my sister and I owned a small convenience/gift shop, Lil Country Store. We had events periodically where one of the activities was my storytelling. As you can see from a previous post, I dressed up in overalls and called myself the “ole country storyteller.” I had a lot of fun with that and even wrote some of my stories in the local newspaper. Sometimes I told tall tales, which are totally the creation of the storyteller. Sometimes I told country tales, which follow the sacred rule of being at least 10% true, but the listener has to guess which 10%.

The greatest storyteller of all time was Jesus. We call His stories parables. Even many non-Christians know the stories of the prodigal son and the lost sheep. The stories Jesus told were always to illustrate a lesson He wanted His listeners to learn. We understand and remember better if we are taught with a story that entertains us as it explains a concept.

Everybody has a story. I love visiting with other residents in Timberhill Villa and hearing their stories. Oral storytelling is wonderful. You can use your voice, facial expressions, and body language to convey emotions and even actions.

As a child, I loved to gather in front of the rocking chair in my grandparents’ home with my siblings and cousins to hear Grandpa tell stories of his days as a cowboy. Unfortunately, all those stories were lost after he died. So while I encourage you to tell stories orally, I also encourage you to write them down so they can be preserved for your family.

You don’t have to publish a book. My mother wrote what she called “her little stories” as she thought of something she wanted to share with her adult children. My mother-in-law told her story to a tape recorder. I typed them up, added photos, and printed them on my computer printer. We assembled the pages in three-ring binders. The “books” were very simple, but both families loved having the stories in their mothers’ own words. Some stories we had all heard before, but many were new to us. What a blessing that those stories are preserved for children, grandchildren, and future generations.

If you have a chance, tell a story today. Share something from your life with family members. Tell a fantastic made-up story to your kids or grandkids. Whether it’s completely true, a country tale, or a tall tale, your listeners will enjoy the story you tell.

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5 Must-Read Books for Christians: Guest Post from Hannah Jones

A Christian who doesn’t read great literature misses out on the invaluable insight of some of history’s brightest minds. But what better way to dive deeper into the thoughts of genius Christian writers than by reading classic pieces? After all, classic literature has stood the test of time, making it superior to newer works in many ways. Despite their initial widespread acclaim, many once-favorite works have now been forgotten, while the magnificence of others has finally been recognized. With that in mind, we could say that the river of time has swept away the trivial and kept the creations of genuine brilliance intact. Today, we bring that same brilliance closer to you through must-read books for Christians. Ones that are bound to change the way you think and perhaps even act.

The Ultimate List of Must-Read Books for Christians

There are countless literary pieces worth your attention. However, not all of them are as easy to understand by an average reader. They take time, for sure, but they also take effort. That’s why, in this article, we aim to introduce you to works that are simple to read and comprehend even by the most casual of readers. Yet, they are so thought-provoking that they can’t possibly be missed out on!

Must-read books for Christians hold a message. A powerful one that even beginner readers can comprehend.#1 The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne

This literature wonder is a part of must-read books for Christians commonly taught in schools. It was so controversial at the time of its release that Czar Nicholas of Russia banned it. Vastly overlooked for over a hundred years, it finally gained the recognition it deserves mid-20th century.

The way the author sets the stage with three points of view is crucial to comprehending this story of guilt and redemption. At first glance, Puritan morality and the Romantic point of view, which placed emotional experience at the pinnacle of value, appear to be at odds with one another. Nevertheless, as the story progresses, a third viewpoint becomes apparent—a true Christian or Puritan perspective, at that. Furthermore, in the book’s penultimate chapter, one of the greatest climaxes in literature occurs, at which center is Reverend Dimmesdale, who finally finds salvation.

This masterpiece wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for Hawthorn’s incredible writing. His style, character portrayal, and vast descriptions made this book the treasure it is.

The Scarlet Letter is a story of redemption. One that every one of us can learn a lot from.#2 Great Expectations, Charles Dickens

Any discussion of the greatest authors in history must include Dickens. His command of the English language and sharp humor make him a fascinating read. Every one of Charles Dickens’ sentences is a masterpiece in and of itself. Nonetheless, most readers pick up a novel primarily for the tale and storyline, and boy, does Dickens not disappoint! His novels’ examinations of social justice, politics, press power, Christian virtue, and social interactions have stood the test of time and culture. And Great Expectations may be the finest starting place for new readers.

The novel is one of just a handful of Dickens’ works told from the first-person perspective, and it follows a young child named Pip as he matures morally and forms a Christian worldview throughout the story. Pip’s awakening to his sinful nature, the temptation to pride, and ultimate humbling and maturing are valuable experiences for Christian readers. Although Dickens’ religious beliefs are not as obviously displayed in Great Expectations as in Christian fiction today, Christian truth is subtly present from the beginning to the end of the novel.

Great Expectations is a coming-of-age story full of wit yet, also one that portrays Christian truth.#3 Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte

It’s common to hear Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters (Charlotte, Anne, and Emily) written off as “for girls.” Yet, Austen published under a pseudonym, and the Bronte sisters published as men throughout their time, allowing readers to focus on the quality of the writing rather than the gender of the author. Although Jane Austen is more well-known, current readers may find more in common with the Bronte sisters. Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, is one of the must-read books for Christians that deserves special attention. At first glance, it may seem like a simple love story. However, it is so much more. It’s a coming-of-age story that follows Jane as she matures from a kid to an adult in similar ways to Dickens’ Great Expectations.

Both male and female Christian readers will be encouraged by Jane’s example of unwavering loyalty and virtue. Jane Eyre’s transformation into a personification of a Christian worldview is powerful, but Charlotte Bronte’s novel shines when she shows how that viewpoint came to be. At the end of the book, Jane Eyre has matured quite a bit from the child she was at the beginning. Finally, as they journey through the protagonist’s life, Christian readers are bound to have their faith tested and, ultimately, reinforced.

#4 The Death of Ivan Ilych, Leo Tolstoy

If you want to pick up a new Christian book, we encourage you to add this one to your list. This literary wonder is excellent for anyone seeking short but impactful reads. It’s not even a book, per se, but rather, a novella with approximately 60 pages. If you want to see how utterly Christian a piece of fiction can be, go no further than this work of art! The plot revolves around the main character’s existence and eventual demise. We could go as far as to say that the picture of Ivan’s society, with its superficial values—one that Ivan himself upholds until an accident changes his life—is, unfortunately, reflective of contemporary culture.

Like the Bible, this work cuts straight to the heart of the matter, and its criticism of contemporary society is without peer. At the very end, the protagonist finds redemption, reminiscent of Hester Prynne’s transformation in The Scarlet Letter.

#5 The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan

The Pilgrim’s Journey is one of the best-selling books of all time. It embraces allegory, which was not a familiar genre in Christian fiction at the time of writing. In fact, the book opens with Bunyan apologizing for using allegoric and fantastic elements to explore theological truth. However, despite the author’s initial misgivings, the story has since challenged and enlightened innumerable readers.

The allegory used may seem obsolete in light of modern sensibilities. After all, this book was first published in 1678. However, its appeal lies in its seeming simplicity and capacity to give concrete expression to profound spiritual truth. This is partly why this piece is among the must-read books for Christians. By reading this impactful book, those willing to be patient and adapt to the older style and language will gain new insights into Christianity and realize what seeking God actually means.

Author Bio: Hannah Jones is a full-time writer at WP Full Care. She has a great passion for reading and prefers diving into the world of classics rather than contemporary literature. She’s currently writing her novel set up on Christian beliefs, hoping to pierce the hearts of many.

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Parkinson’s Awareness

April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day, and April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. I’ve never before written about Parkinson’s disease. All the diseases I’ve written about are conditions that affect or have affected my family and/or myself. Among the illnesses that have had the greatest impact in my own life are fibromyalgia, with which I was diagnosed over fifty years ago in my twenties; stroke, which I experienced at age forty-five; and Alzheimer’s, which led me to be a caregiver for both my father and my husband.

So now why am I interested in Parkinson’s? My primary care doctor has diagnosed me with parkinsonism and has referred me to a neurologist for evaluation for Parkinson’s. I’m learning as much as I can and have been surprised at some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s. My father also had Parkinson’s, but he was so far into Alzheimer’s at the time of his diagnosis, the only thing we could identify as Parkinson’s was the tremor. That was mostly what I knew about the disease. Recently I’ve learned more as my neighbor across the hall in the senior living facility has Parkinson’s, and I observe his worsening symptoms.

A friend of mine started me on this journey. One day we were visiting, and she interrupted me to say, “You’re doing that pill-rolling thing.” She went on to say that the movement is a form of Parkinson’s tremor; she knew because her brother had Parkinson’s for fifteen years, and that had been his first symptom.

I talked to my doctor, and she said she wanted to observe me for a few months before making a diagnosis. I asked several of my friends if they had ever seen me doing that, and they said, “All the time.” After a couple of months, my doctor said it was getting worse and put me on Parkinson’s medication. As we discussed the symptoms of the disease, I realized that the myoclonic jerks that I have experienced for more than fifteen years may have been an early sign of Parkinson’s, which usually progresses very slowly. Other non-movement symptoms, such as sleep problems, drooling, and urinary problems, are also often present in Parkinson’s, perhaps long before movement difficulties begin.

On World Parkinson’s Day during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, take a few minutes to get more familiar with this challenging disorder. Here are some resources:

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder SocietyThe Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s ResearchNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeParkinson’s Foundation

I hope you don’t ever need this information, but if you, a family member, or friend has a close encounter with Parkinson’s disease, I hope you have some knowledge about it.

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He Is Risen!

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

~ Mark 16:1-8

Thank You, Lord, for Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus, and thereby eternal life for all who believe. He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Amen.

Devotional excerpted from the Lenten devotional ebook The Light of Christ, by Lillie Ammann.

You can find more Easter posts by searching “easter“. The following are a few of my favorites:

Devotion for Easter Sunday (2020)Devotion for Easter Sunday (2017)I’m a Lily (Not an Easter post but information about the Easter lily at the end of the post)

Enjoy listening and singing along to hours of beautiful Easter hymns in the following YouTube videos:

2 Hours of BEAUTIFUL Easter Hymns (with lyrics) 50 Minutes of Beautiful Easter Hymns With Lyrics Gaither: Easter Sing-A-Long 2023 [YouTube Special]

The Lord is risen! He lives! And because He lives, we live also. Hallelujah!

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It Is Finished

After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.” And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.”

After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.

~ John 19:28-42

Jesus said, “It is finished,” just before He died. But He wasn’t talking about His own earthly life being finished. He was saying that whole plan of salvation had been accomplished. He had done everything necessary to pay the penalty for our sins so we can live without fear of death. Because He died on the cross, we will never die. The debt is paid; nothing else is needed. Jesus died once for all.

Thank You, Father, that Jesus finished the task, paid the debt, washed away our sin. Otherwise we would never be able to enter Your presence, never be able to stand before You in righteousness—not because we are righteous, but because Jesus ascribed His righteousness to us. Hallelujah! Praise You, Lord! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Devotional excerpted from the Lenten devotional book From “Hosanna” to “It Is Finished”: The Week That Changed the World, by Lillie Ammann.

Other blog posts about Good Friday:

Good Friday video: It’s Friday, but Sunday’s ComingDevotion for Good FridayGood FridayGood Friday: The Way of the Cross and the Vigil at the Altar of Repose

Powerful You Tube videos about Good Friday:

What’s So Good About Good Friday?Why I Call It Good Friday

Good Friday is good because Jesus chose to sacrifice His life to pay for our sins. God is not dead–and neither are we if we accept His free gift of salvation and eternal life.

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Discipline to Write

In my New Year’s Day post, I said my goal this year is to finish and publish a novel. The idea for this particular novel has been in my head for nearly five decades. Something happened to someone close to me that inspired me to tell a story. I’ve actually started this novel twice before but didn’t make much progress. This time I’m determined to make it happen.

I remember the first novel I wrote and published. Although I had always said I was going to write “someday,” it took a devastating stroke to motivate me to get started. I had to discipline myself to write; I didn’t have a computer at home, so I drove to my office every Saturday to spend the day writing. Trying to write “when I had time” didn’t work because I never had time. I had to make time.

Later, I formed a critique group with three other unpublished romance writers. We met at my home once a week, and we were each supposed to bring a chapter of our book for the others to critique. The members of the group were wonderful, and the group with an excellent balance of talent and knowledge, with complementary skills. I learned an incredible amount from their critiques and from critiquing their work. We also had a lot of fun!

But perhaps the most important benefit of being in the group was simply the discipline of writing a chapter each week. Sometimes, I was up most of the night before the meeting finishing my chapter, but I wasn’t going to be the one to show up without something new for critique. That discipline ensured I eventually finished my novel. I’m not sure I would have ever been published otherwise. Many writers never type “the end” because they try to make their first draft perfect. They edit and rewrite instead of writing new chapters. Without the discipline of writing a chapter a week for the critique group, I might never have finished the book, or if I did finish, it would have taken much longer.

I’m not in a critique group now, but I have created a daily task in my calendar to work on my novel. What the work is and how much I do varies, but most days I do something to move the story forward. Right now, I’m not doing much writing because I’m doing research. My “work” tonight might be spending time in online forums with people who share experiences that my heroine undergoes.

One of the best compliments I received on Dream or Destiny was a question asked by a podcaster. Although she was an online book reviewer and podcaster who interviewed authors, in her day job as an attorney, she advocated for adult survivors of child abuse. She began our interview by asking me if I had ever been a victim of child abuse. Surprised by the question, I answered, “No.” Then she asked if someone close to me had been abused. Again my answer was negative. I told her of my closest encounter with child abuse, when I should have recognized from a child’s reaction that he was abused. However, I was young and naive and didn’t realize until years later that the reaction meant that the little boy expected to be hit. I still feel guilty that I did nothing to help because I didn’t recognize the problem.

The interviewer said, “The reason I asked if you or someone close to you had been a victim is because I have never seen such a realistic portrayal in fiction of an adult survivor of child abuse as David in your book.” I told her that when I was writing, I spent a lot of time on websites and forums of adult survivors sharing their stories. I hope to become just as immersed in the stories of women who have made the same life-changing decision that Bonita makes in Act of Faith. I want readers to feel the emotions that Bonita feels, and I will spend as much time as it takes so I feel those emotions so deeply that my character reflects a person who has lived through what Bonita lives through.

I’ll be talking about the book from time to time here on the blog as well as to friends in the offline world. That is part of the discipline. You can help hold me accountable by asking me how the book is coming along. Back in the early days of my writing, I didn’t want to show up a critique meeting without a chapter; today I don’t want to have to admit that I’m not making progress.

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National Book Blitz Month

January is Book Blitz Month. Apparently, it was started to encourage authors to promote their own books, but now it’s a time to go on a reading spree.

Harking back to the original intent, I’ll throw in a little promotion. Visit my books page to find great books (she said modestly) that I have written or edited. You’ll find novels, Christian devotionals, children’s books, how-to, and more.

Start the year off reading. You might want to read a book you’ve always intended to read, either because you think you would like it or simply to avoid admitting that you’ve never read it. Perhaps you’d like to try a new author or a new genre. You could set a goal of reading at least half an hour every day or aim to read a certain number of books in the month.

If you have children, read aloud to the kids and have them read aloud to you. Visit your public library and bring home a stack of books to finish before the due date.

Read a print book. Read an ebook on your phone. Listen to an audiobook. Do some of each. And carry that reading habit throughout the year.

For 2023, I set a goal on Goodreads of reading 200 books. I will also listen to a lot of audiobooks. Those won’t appear on my Goodreads shelves because I review them on Audible instead of Goodreads. For years, I faithfully reviewed every book I read, more than 2000 reviews, but I have been lax about writing reviews in recent years. I intend to be more faithful about posting reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, and Audible this year.

Enjoy your Book Blitz this month!

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Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness. How tragic that these two events are needed! Most people look back at the days of slavery in the South and wonder how human beings could treat other human beings so barbarically. Yet around the world today, people—men, women, and children—are enslaved. Humans are trafficked for both sexual and labor purposes.

Women and even children are forced into prostitution, and adults and children to work against their will and without compensation. Hard as it is to believe, human trafficking—slavery—exists in huge numbers around the world. People often don’t realize that for human trafficking to occur, a villain doesn’t have to abduct a victim off the street and transport them to where they will work as a prostitute or factory worker or something else. Often victims voluntarily agree to what they believe is a legitimate job opportunity. Only after they arrive at their destination do they realize that instead of a high-paying job with good working conditions, they are forced into a form of slavery.

Most of us never expect to have any contact with trafficking. While I have had no personal experience, the story of the daughter of a friend broke my heart and demonstrates the danger may be closer than we think. All of us would benefit from knowing more about trafficking and resources available to stop it.

The purpose of this month and this day is to make potential victims aware of the dangers to prevent incidents of trafficking. This video gives some examples of how trafficking occurs.

O GOD, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright; Grant to us and all thy servants such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, especially the dangers of human trafficking, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

adapted from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer

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Law Enforcement Appreciation 2023

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In many circles, law enforcement officers (LEOs) are maligned more than appreciated. One rogue officer does something evil or a good officer makes a mistake in judgment, and many in the public view law enforcement officers in general as evil or stupid. For those who have never been in a tense situation having to determine the best course of action to serve and protect the public, seeing the result of a police action makes them believe they would have made a better decision. But an officer involved in an incident doesn’t always have the luxury of time to weigh all the facts before taking action and may not even have all the facts from what they see and hear.

Listed below are some of my previous posts on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day:

L.E.A.D. 2022 – thanks from C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors)L.E.A.D. 2020 – remembering my husband’s serviceL.E.A.D. 2018 – my personal experience as a victim of crimeL.E.A.D. 2017 – ways to thank LEOsL.E.A.D. 2015 – video of civil rights activist taking police use of force training

Thank you, all law enforcement officers, for putting your lives on the line every day to serve and protect people you don’t even know.

Lord God, please bless all LEOs. Give them wisdom and strength to do their jobs effectively and safely. Protect them and give them and their loved ones Your peace. Amen.

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