Midnight First Responder Devotional

Tonight, we pray for the First Responder who struggles with stepping out of their role as “one of the guys” and into the role of supervision.  There are good men and women who do great work in their field and are promoted according to the standards set by their agency/employer; however, they soon realize the decisions they now have to make are not just about their immediate squad/unit, but about the agency/company as a whole.  This can lead to dissent and distrust from people you used to serve with and are now tasked to lead.  

Stepping into the role of supervision is very different than leadership.  There are great leaders among the ranks, some of them the lowest rank, then there are supervisors who are great leaders but struggle with the administrative duties required of them.  This new role requires them to change how they communicate and build a different level of trust.  It’s a balancing act to serve your subordinates and satisfy your superiors.  

We pray for wisdom and guidance to make the necessary decisions that support the best outcome for those in their charge and their agencies.  Show them the support and understanding of the people they serve, and give them humility and hope to continue to grow into great leaders.

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Philippians 2:3-4

Midnight First Responder Devotional

Tonight, we pray for the First Responders who show up every single shift to protect our communities from the terrible realities of evil.

In today's public service our law enforcement officers are placed in a position of authority without the necessary support to execute that authority. The negative portrayal of the profession has  left many law enforcement agencies defeated, and good LEOs walking away. The ones who stay are tired. They gather every ounce of worth it takes to deal with the public, poor leadership, personal problems, and still remain professional. 

Humanity needs protectors. We need the good to fight the evil that lurks in the dark, and especially the evil that boldly sits in plain sight.  We are not prepared to survive the wrath that will come when good men and women are no longer able to uphold the law. 

We pray for strength and endurance, understanding, courage, hope, and peace over our first responders.  May you all continue to show up, know you're appreciated, and worth every "thank you" and "we love you" that is spoken. 

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6:9-10

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