Be The Stand

Whenever I am asked to pray for officers in a public gathering, I have a simple acrostic I like to use with the word POLICE:

Protection at all times
Officers you work with
Loved ones who send you out each day
Integrity that you may always do what is right
Community support
Encouragement when days are hard & critics are loud

Integrity is such a huge character quality and so important to a strong society. In order for you to maintain the public’s trust, integrity is something you must exemplify both personally and on the job. I came across a story that I thought was a great picture of what integrity means. It came from the book No Shortcuts to the Top, the autobiography of Ed Viesturs who is the only American to have climbed all 14 of the world’s eight-thousand-meter mountains. On his 3rd attempt at his last mountain, he found a note his wife packed for him. “My dearest Eddie, be great. Be the stand...Be it!” He says, “it was one of Paula’s favorite mottoes. Not ‘take a stand.’ BE THE STAND.”

 My thought/prayer for you as an officer and individual this week is a challenge. Don’t just “take a stand” for what is right. BE THE STAND.” 

Your service is appreciated,
Pastor Rob