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COPS' WIVES PRAYER MEETING

"For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am
in their midst."
Matthew 18:20 (NAS)

Imagine 268 cops' wives getting together to pray for their husbands
and for each other's marriages.... What a powerful time of prayer
that would be! Can you imagine the impact on the husbands and the
miraculous changes that could take place in those marriages??

Well, you all have the opportunity to join in a cops' wives prayer
meeting... TODAY! As of today, there are 268 subscribers to this
devotional service. I would like every one of you to stop whatever
you are doing when you receive this e-mail and take some time to pray
for your husband, for the husbands of the other CopDevotionals4Wives
women, and for each other's marriages!

There is no time or distance in the spirit. We can all join together
in prayer, even if we are not in the same room, the same state, or
even in the same country! As we bind together praying with the same
purpose, God will work supernaturally amongst each couple!

Pray for the men's safety, for wisdom in carrying out their duties,
for them to have supernatural knowledge in the face of danger, and
for the officers' mental and physical health. Pray also for those who
are married to unbelievers, that someone would be brought into the
life of the unbelieving husband who would be able to lead him to the
Lord. Pray for those struggling with problems in their marriages.
Pray for growing intimacy, good communication, increase in finances,
and for each other's kids. And anything else that you think would be
a blessing to the women in the group!

When we all storm the gates of heaven with one voice, one purpose...
miraculous things will happen!
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WIVES ON THE BEAT

"First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and
thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who
are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life
in all godliness and dignity."
1Timothy 2:1-2 (NAS)

Ladies, your husbands are not the only ones who can make a difference
in protecting and serving their community. You may not carry a gun or
wear a badge, but you have just as much ability to protect and serve
as he does!

Your husband may be out there patrolling or investigating, doing
undercover work or supervising officers, guarding prisoners or
working in the schools, or any number of things in a law enforcement
capacity. Your role as his wife on the beat is to cover his 'beat'
with prayer!

Pray for the people of the city or area in which he works. Pray for
the people he supervises, answers to, and the colleagues he works
with. Pray for the citizens, suspects and situations he will come in
contact with. Pray also that Satan's plans and strategies for his
beat would be broken. You will be paving a path for God's angels to
intervene and for God's peace to reign!

Don't ever negate the importance of the prayer backup that you bring
to the streets, schools, prisons, or wherever it is that your husband
serves! Crime rates can be lowered, safety can be increased, entire
situations can be turned around, and lives can be changed simply
because of your prayers!

PRAYER: Father, impress on these ladies the incredible importance of
their prayer backup on their husband's beat! Reveal to them that they
are 'wives on the beat' and that their service and protection is just
as crucial as the service and protection provided by their husbands!
In Jesus' name, amen.
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HUSBAND BASHING

"Do not speak against one another, brethren."
James 4:11a (NAS)

Have you ever been with a group of girlfriends and suddenly the
conversation turns to the subject of your husbands? Oftentimes the
talk will center around the irritations and frustrations that are in
each of the marriages. Before you know it, a good husband bashing is
in session!

It is especially easy to slip into a critical spirit during times
when your officer is working a lot of long hours and you are stuck
with all the pressures and responsibilities of running the household.
Loneliness, financial pressure, and an already struggling marriage
can bring out the criticism, as well.

Ladies, God does not want you to tear down your husband, even when he
is not present to hear it! There IS definitely a time for seeking the
Godly counsel of a trusted friend in regard to the frustrations of
your marriage. But if you simply spout off and criticize your husband
to others, you are tearing away at the very fabric of your marriage!

Instead of giving your friends a reason to dislike your husband, give
them the opportunity to help you solve marriage problems and overcome
frustrations. When you talk to others about your frustrations with
your husband, think about how you would want HIM to talk to others
about the situation... then do likewise.

Make it a point to always be respectful in the way you talk about
your officer, whether he is present to hear it or not. In this way,
you will be building up your marriage rather than tearing it apart!

PRAYER: Father, help wives (and husbands, too!) to always remember to
be respectful in the way they talk about their spouse. Even during
difficult times in the marriage relationship, help them to seek Godly
counsel rather than tear down their mate with their words. In Jesus'
name, amen.
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WEAR AND TEAR

"Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may ... be in good
health..." 3John vs. 2

Last time we chatted, you prayed for your husband to have favor on
the job. This week, let's pray for his physical health. You want that
man to stay healthy and live a long life!

Your husband's job can include some very long hours. He has regular
hours, OT, and maybe even some off duty work. Add to that the unique
physical and mental stressors of the job, and there's potential for
some heavy wear and tear on his body!

Your man needs to take care of himself in order to survive such a
stress-filled career! Pray these things for your husband:

1. Pray that the healing power of God may be constantly at work
within his body so that he can LIVE in divine health!

2. Pray that he will continue to stay in shape (or get in shape if he
has let it slide). Exercise and working out will not only keep him
healthy, it will also give him the upper edge if he has to chase or
fight suspects! He'll also be less moody when he works out!

3. Pray that your husband will see the benefit and necessity of a
good healthy diet (you can help him in this by being watchful of what
foods are on the grocery list).

4. Pray that he will get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation sets the
body up for sickness and makes for an ornory man!

5. Pray that he will take some time off to refresh when he is getting
burnt out on the job. Even a day or two of vacation can change his
outlook.

Sometimes the husbands are so engrossed in their jobs that they
aren't aware of how much it is negatively affecting their health. Do
all you can to help through prayer and practical means!

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SHIELDED WITH FAVOR

"For it is Thou who dost bless the righteous man, O Lord, Thou dost
surround him with favor as with a shield."
Psalm 5:12 (NAS)

The nature of your husband's job will oftentimes put him at odds with
people while he is on duty. Sometimes it's the administration who
isn't very conducive; other times it's coworkers who are hard to work
with. And quite often, especially if he's on the street or working in
the prisons, he will have clientele who can be difficult.

This week, I would like you to pray for your husband to have great
favor with everyone he comes into contact with. Pray that his quality
of work will be top notch, that his superiors will notice his good
work, and that he will be sought out for his opinions and advice.

Pray also that he would have favor with the citizens he comes in
contact with and even with suspects. Your prayers can give your
husband such wisdom in speaking to suspects that the bad guys will be
more likely to go peaceably or to admit to a crime!

When your husband comes home and reports to you about some of the
favor he's had, tell him that you have specifically been praying for
this! You will find that he is a happier man when he is walking in
the favor of God on his job!

PRAYER: Father, give favor to these ladies' husbands as they go about
their jobs this week. Cause them to walk in favor in the office, out
on the street, with citizens, and even with suspects. Give the
officers the words to speak that would pave a path of favor in all
circumstances! In Jesus' name, amen.

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AND THEN THERE WAS WOMAN!

"Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I
will make a helper who is right for him."
Genesis 2:18

Did you notice that when God created the world, He paused after each
thing he created and said that it was good? But when He looked at man
and saw him all alone, He said it was NOT good! He went so far as to
bring every living creature to the man, yet not one suitable
companion was found for him!

So God went back to the drawing board and created WOMAN from the rib
of the man! Finally, the perfect companion ... bone of his bone, and
flesh of his flesh! Ladies, there is nothing better in a man's life
than his WIFE!! HE NEEDS YOU!

Because a cop is trained to be in complete control of incidents on
the job, and because he develops a great deal of confidence in his
abilities, he may not come across as though he needs you. But trust
me, HE DOES!!

Your husband has experienced so many negative circumstances and
witnessed so much evil in his career, that he NEEDS the perspective
and refuge that you provide! He needs your softness to balance out
the 'tough' that is required for his job.

Don't ever negate how much your man needs you! God says that you have
become one with your spouse... He needs you in order to function in a
healthy manner, just as much as he needs every part of his body!

PRAYER: Father, show these women just how much their husbands need
them! Reveal to the men just how valuable and necessary their wives
are to their well-being! In Jesus' name, amen.

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WHAT ABOUT ME?

"Encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still
called, 'Today'." Hebrews 3:13a (NAS)

What if your needs are not being met in your marriage? You may desire
conversation with your husband, but he may not be much of a
communicator. You need affection and companionship, but his long
hours may prevent you from seeing much of each other. His job may
have gotten to where it seems like his mistress. Perhaps he is grumpy
and tired on his days off. He may have become very hardened and
cynical, and may be insensitive toward you. You may be feeling
overwhelmed with responsibilities and very alone.

Your needs count, too. Your marriage SHOULD be coming first, before
his job. But that may not be happening. It is certainly ok to address
your needs and feelings with your husband. But what if, in spite of
communicating your needs, nothing has changed yet?

There are two MUST DO's in these situations. One, as I've said many
times, PRAY UNTIL THINGS CHANGE because prayer does eventually change
things! And two, DEVELOP OTHER RESOURCES to meet your needs in the
interim!

You cannot continue in an ongoing negative emotional state; it will
eventually destroy you. You CAN, however, seek ways outside of your
husband to get your needs met while waiting for God to work on his
heart. In fact, you NEED to!

You need to find ways to take care of yourself. It's ok to get
together with your girlfriends and have some fun! Immerse yourself in
a ministry that touches your heart. Go on outings with the kids even
if he can't join you. Join a book discussion group, or take a class
you've always wanted to. Engulf yourself in a favorite hobby. Seek
the company and counsel of Godly women. Spend time exercising and
contributing to your health. Find things that make you happy and
focus on them! You don't have to wait for your husband to change
before you are happy!

If it's possible, find another Christian wife who can buddy up with
you as a prayer partner. The two of you can be a source of support
and encouragement for one another, and you can pray together for each
other's marriages (and maybe trade babysitting favors when/if
needed).

Don't give up on your marriage, but DO seek out and develop resources
for yourself! You need your life to continue on in ways that will
bring you satisfaction and happiness, and you don't have to wait for
it to happen! Go after it! God will be faithful to work in your
husband's heart over time and you will have made for yourself a
network of resources!

PRAYER: Father, I ask that you would move on the hearts of the
husbands so that they would love their wives just as Christ loved the
church and gave Himself up for her! Bring godly women into the lives
of the wives so that they have companionship and good counsel, and
help them to find joy in their lives! In Jesus' name, amen.
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WHO'S HE HANGIN' WITH?

"Bad company corrupts good morals."
1Corinthians 15:33b (NAS)

How often do you pray for your husband's friendships? The Bible says
that bad company corrupts good morals. How much more so then does
GOOD company encourage GOOD morals!!

It is very important that your husband have good, supportive,
encouraging, godly male friends in his life! Godly male friends will
keep him serving God and will be a safety net if he starts to stray
away from God!

Pray that godly men will be brought into your husband's life. Also
pray that any current friendships that could pull him away from God
would be severed. God knows who is and isn't good for your husband!

When you consider the stress of a law enforcement career and the many
temptations and distractions that come with it, you realize the
importance of your husband having good godly male friendships! Men
need other men to talk to, just like you need other women to talk to!
Let's pray that those men will be surrounded by godly men who will
build them up and support their spiritual walks!

PRAYER: Father, bring godly men into the lives of the husbands... men
who are serving you, who are good husbands to their wives, who are
loving fathers, and who know how to encourage and support! You know
the kind of person each man will be drawn to, so we ask that you
would put those people in their paths. In Jesus' name, amen!

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WHEN NOTHING IS RESOLVED...

"The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much."
James 5:16b (NAS)

Do you sometimes have issues with your husband that just don't seem
to get resolved? You try and try to talk to him about it, but nothing
changes and it seems to fall on deaf ears. What can you do?

When dealing with cops in particular, they are so accustomed to being
in control of their environment at work that they oftentimes fall
into that habit at home. Stubbornness and a "control the incident"
attitude can be frustrating to deal with!

If you've unsuccessfully talked and talked to your husband about an
issue, continued attempts to talk about it may cause him to simply
shut down. Instead, talk to GOD about it.

God understands your frustration and He knows your heart. Lay your
burden out before Him and then carefully listen for His voice. He
will tell you how to pray for your husband's heart to be receptive,
how to approach him more effectively, and what timing would be best.
He may even show you that you need to change, too!

Prayer will soften your husband's heart in ways nothing else can, as
well as keep YOUR heart right! Go to God for wisdom in dealing with
your husband!

PRAYER: Father, soften the hearts of the husbands so that they will
be receptive to their wives and to God! Give these wives wisdom and
knowledge in effectively communicating with their husbands! Bless
their marriages! In Jesus' name, amen.
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I intended to have a devotional out for Valentine's Day for you ladies, but I
was unable to pull it together on time due to obligations on the home front!
However, love for your husband is a 365 day a year adventure, so the devotional
still applies!
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VICTORIA'S SECRET

"The king is captivated by your tresses.  How beautiful and how delightful you
are, my love, with all your charms!"
Song of Solomon 7:5b-6 (NAS)

Just what is Victoria's secret? From the looks of her garments, her secret is
that MEN ARE VISUAL CREATURES!!! That is no secret!!

Men are typically stimulated visually. Knowing that that is how God created men,
it is a wise wife who uses that knowledge in loving her husband!

When you are flirting with or enticing your husband, do you cater to his visual
need? What type of clothes does he enjoy seeing you in? What type of
undergarments or lingerie would really ignite his senses? What little flirty
thing could you do that would silently tell him that you want him (like twirling
your hair around your finger while giving him that flirty look)?

You don't have to be a beauty queen or have a model's body to please your
husband! Your body has been beautifully and wonderfully made by our Father! Your
man is going to be pleased to have that visual stimulation from YOU, his lover!

No badge bunny in town can compare to you! God has created YOU for your cop
husband, and YOU have what he needs!

PRAYER: Father, ignite passion in these law enforcement marriages! May their
husbands be captivated by their beauty and delighted with their love! In Jesus'
name, amen.

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This is the last in our series of Prayers For My LEO Husband. Pray in
faith, believing that your husband will hear the voice of God in his
life! A praying wife will make a difference in the life of her
husband!
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PRAYERS FOR MY LEO HUSBAND
"A Prayer For God To Guide Him"

Father, I lift my husband up to you and ask that you would guide his
every step! From the time he gets up to the time he goes to bed, be
his flashlight and compass!

As he leads our home, soften his heart toward me [and our children].
Help him to live with me [us] in an understanding manner. Give him
patience in dealing with problems and wisdom in making decisions.

As he leaves for work each day, be his point man and rear guard!
Guide his steps as he works to protect and serve! Alert him to danger
and rescue him from evil! Send your angels to encamp around him for
protection!

Speak to his heart regarding spiritual matters! Lead him to people
who will encourage and foster spiritual growth in him. If his job
starts to taint his compassion, reveal it to him and point him in the
right direction!

AMEN!
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Back to our series of PRAYERS FOR MY LEO HUSBAND! One of the best things that
you can do for your husband is to be a good, godly wife! So today our prayer is
going to declare your commitment to that. Don't worry if you haven't arrived
quite yet at perfection... You are committing yourself to working toward these
desired qualities!

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PRAYERS FOR MY LEO HUSBAND...
"My Prayer of Commitment As His Wife"

Father, today I am recommitting myself to be a good wife to my husband! Your
Word says that a man who finds a wife finds a GOOD thing... (Proverbs 18:22). I
desire to be a GOOD thing in my husband's life!

I commit myself to being a trustworthy spouse. My husband can count on me to be
honest, wise, faithful and loyal (Proverbs 31:11). I will be his best friend and
will be there for him when he needs an ear to listen.

As my husband's helper, I will be supportive and encourage him. Because we are
knit together as one in marriage, no one else knows him like I do or can
encourage him in the way that I can (Genesis 2:20-25)! I will speak words that
build him up as a man and as an officer and will never use my words to tear him
down (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

I will be wise in the way that I handle our family's finances, never spending
money foolishly (Proverbs 31:16). I will manage our household with wisdom and
kindness (Proverbs 31:26-27).

If my husband is ever disobedient to the Word of God, I will not nag him.
Rather, I will live a godly life before him so as to win him back to God (1
Peter 3:1-2).

I respect and honor my husband's leadership in our home (Ephesians 5:22-24). I
commit to praying for him everyday. When trying times come, I will prayerfully
seek an answer to our problems and be obedient to whatever the Spirit of God
shows me to do (Psalm 32:8).

I recognize my husband's need for intimacy. I will never deprive him or withhold
intimacy as a means of retaliation (1 Corinthians 7:3-5). Our bodies belong to
each other only and I will never stray with another in my mind or in action! I
will always remain faithful (Matthew 5:27-28)!

I will work to make our home a place of peace and love, and to be an example of
a godly marriage! AMEN!

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I'm deviating yet one more week before I finish up my PRAYERS FOR MY
LEO HUSBAND series! Gotta get these Christmas specials out to you
first! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all! Enjoy your hubby and family this
week!!!

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NUTTIN' BUT A CHRISTMAS BOW

"His mouth is full of sweetness and he is wholly desirable."
Song of Solomon 5:16a

Let's talk presents for your hubby! I'm sure you've probably got
everything you planned to give him for Christmas, but there is one
more thing that you might consider adding to the list... it can be
given on Christmas day or after, and it's a gift he will never
forget!!

The most precious gift that you can give your husband is the gift of
YOU in the form of intimacy. For most men, sexual intimacy is a
driving need. So.........

Look over his work schedule for the week between Christmas and New
Year's, secretly pick a day when you will both be home at the same
time, and surprise him by waking him wearing nothing but a big
Christmas bow!! Then proceed to pleasure him! What a way to
say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy New Year" to your officer!

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I'm interupting my "PRAYERS FOR MY LEO HUSBAND" series to send you
something special! Every year at this time, I send out a special poem
that I wrote in 2001 for some officer friends. The message is one of
love and protection for His peace officers!

If you pass it along to anyone, I just ask that the copyright and
subscription info be left attached. Enjoy!
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A POLICE OFFICER'S CHRISTMAS

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the streets,
not a person was stirring, 'cept an officer on the beat.
As he quietly patrolled the town with great care,
children and parents slept peacefully there.

The officer was clad in his blues and his vest,
gun on his hip, always looking his best.
He'd just pulled aside for a quick bite to eat,
When all of a sudden, out on the street,

A bright light appeared from out of nowhere,
He shielded his eyes from the brilliant glare.
'Twas an angel of the Lord at the squad's rear,
He smiled and spoke, "Dear Officer, don't fear."

"I've been sent by God with a message for you
who faithfully serve while wearing the blue.
He wants you to know He loves you all,
He's pleased with the way you've answered His call.

"To protect and serve others, so selfless you've been,
Your bravery and kindness have known no end.
Even in tragedy, when nights became long,
You've helped countless strangers by being strong.

"God sees your heart, the joy and the pain,
He knows the profession can often bring strain.
So he sent me here to let you know,
That as you patrol, He goes where you go.

"As you protect others, your Father protects you,
His angels go with you, His Spirit does, too.
No bullet too fast, no bad guy too strong,
I'm sent to make sure that your life will be long.

"So fear not the night, and fear not the day,
fear not the threats that might come your way.
I'm sent to accompany you on your beat,
There's not one moment you're alone on the street."

The officer sat stunned by the love of His God,
He bowed his head, with a tear gave a nod.
As the officer said thank you, the angel took flight,
"God's got your back, carry on, and goodnight."
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The more that you dwell on the things you are thankful for in your
husband, the more your love will grow for him! A thankful heart does
not have opportunity to stay angry or to hold a grudge. Let's have
thankful hearts today and say a prayer of thanks for that man!!

Psalm 92:1 "It is good to give thanks to the Lord."

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PRAYERS FOR MY LEO HUSBAND... "A Prayer of Thanks for My Man!"


Father, today I want to say THANK YOU for my husband! You have given
me a man whose calling is so honorable! His very purpose is to fight
evil!

Thank you for his bravery! Not every man could find the courage to
face the dangers and difficult situations that he has throughout his
career! Remind me often to tell him how proud I am of him!

Thank you for his heart which desires to help people, even people he
doesn't know. You have instilled such a sense of protection in him
that he unselfishly defends and protects whoever needs it!

Thank you for my husband's provision! He works hard to provide for
our financial needs! Help me to always show my appreciation for his
labor!

Thank you that my husband is a man of integrity and justice. Thank
you that he is a man who can take charge and solve problems! I am
grateful for his strength and character!

I thank you, also, that inside my husband is a man who needs me.
Thank you for the softer side of him that he shares with me. Help me
to be there as a listening ear and a shelter and comfort from the
difficulties of his day!

I am grateful and proud to have been given this man for my husband!
Thank you, Lord, for putting us together as one!

AMEN!

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Here is another prayer for your husband! This prayer is declaring him
to be a good and godly husband according to the Word of God. Even if
your husband has not yet attained all of these attributes, remember
that you are praying in FAITH, believing that God will bring these
things about in your husband's life. Hebrews 11:1 says that faith is
the assurance of things hoped for, and the conviction of things not
yet seen! So keep praying in faith and keep the words of your mouth
positive!

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PRAYERS FOR MY LEO HUSBAND
"A Prayer Declaring Him To Be A Good Husband"

Father, I thank you for my husband! I declare him to be a good and
godly man! My husband knows that I am a GOOD thing in his life
(Proverbs 18:22) and that he needs me (Genesis 2:18)!

My husband is patient and kind toward me (1 Corinthians 13:4). He
relates to me in an understanding manner and his prayers are never
hindered because he honors me (1 Peter 3:7).

My husband loves me like crazy! He loves me in the very same way that
Jesus loved the church and gave Himself up for her! He is unselfish,
sacrificial, and considers me even before himself (Ephesians 5:25)!
He forgives me when I've wronged him and does not hold grudges (1
Corinthians 13:5).

My husband is a good provider, using wisdom in our finances and
making sure that we have what we need (1 Timothy 5:8)! He takes his
place as the spiritual leader of our home (Ephesians 5:23). He is a
godly example to our children, raising them in the instruction of the
Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

My husband knows that his calling as a peace officer is from God
(Romans 13:1), and he performs his duties as though He works for the
Lord (Colossians 3:23)! He does not allow his job to become his idol
(1 John 5:21) and does not put it before his family or his God
(Matthew 22:36-39)!

My husband hates divorce as much as God does (Malachi 2:16)! He will
never leave me or let anyone come between us (Matthew 19:6)! He is
faithful to me (Proverbs 5:15-19) and keeps himself far from the
adulteress (Proverbs 5:8)!

My husband rejoices in having me as his wife (Proberbs 5:18)! MY
breasts are the only ones to satisfy him and he is always exhilarated
with my love (Proverbs 5:19)! He finds me to be beautiful (Song of
Solomon 4:1) and his heart beats faster at the very sight of me (Song
of Solomon 4:9)! His desire is only for me (Song of Solomon 7:10)!

My husband is also my closest friend (Song of Solomon 5:16). He will
never give up on us, will always believe in us, and always keep hope
alive for our marriage! His love for me will never fail (1
Corinthians 13:7-8)!

AMEN!

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Ladies, sometimes when women are afraid for their husband's safety, or
frustrated with their spouse, or don't know what or how to pray for their
husband in certain circumstances, they start to feel like their prayers are not
getting any higher than the ceiling. So for the next few mailings, I am going to
give you a series of powerful prayers/declarations packed full of the Word of
God! Each is designed to wreak havoc on and destroy Satan's forces in your
officer's life, as well as to put the power of God to work in his life!

Wherever you see the words 'my husband' in the prayers, personalize it by
inserting your husband's name when you pray! The scripture references backing
each portion of the prayer will be included in parentheses.

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PRAYERS FOR MY LEO HUSBAND --- "Declaring His Safety"

My husband has been called by God Almighty to be a peace officer! God
Himself has placed him in his position of authority and says that he
is a minister of God for the good of the people (Romans 13:1-4)!

I have confidence in my husband's ability to carry out his duties.
The Lord has equipped him to do whatever is needed on the job (Psalm
144:1)! God is continually at work in my husband, completing that
calling which He began in him (Philippians 1:6)!

The Lord is my husband's protector! He guards him as he comes and
goes on the job (Psalm 121:7-8). God's faithfulness is my husband's
shield (Psalm 91:4). The Word of God (which is called a SWORD) is MY
primary weapon (Ephesians 6:17b); as I speak it in prayer for my
husband, it protects his life (Proverbs 18:21a)! No harm will come to
him, for God's angels protect him as he works (Psalm 91:10-11)!

I do not fear for my husband's safety because the Lord is the defense
of his life (Psalm 27:1)! The Lord trains my husband's hands to fight
and his fingers for battle (Psalm 144:1)! I will not worry about
terror or weapons or destruction during his shifts; they will not
overcome my husband (Psalm 91:5-7)! When he comes upon trouble, God
will be with him and rescue him (Psalm 91:14-15)!

If someone attacks my husband, they will be defeated because of him!
No weapon that has been made to be used against my husband shall
succeed (Isaiah 54:15-17). God even empowers him to fight against a
group of assailants and to leap over walls during a chase if
necessary (Psalm 18:29)!

My husband WILL come home to me at the end of every shift, for he
shall not die! He will LIVE and tell of the works of the Lord (Psalm
118:17)! With a long life God will satisy him (Psalm 91:16)!

AMEN!

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CAUTION: Today's devotional is in regard to enjoying married sex. If
you were sexually abused in your past and it is still affecting your
ability to have/enjoy sex, you need to give yourself permission to
see a counselor to help work through those issues first. You CAN have
a fulfilling sex life after you have gotten healing. Also, if you are
having major marriage issues that are spilling over into the bedroom,
give yourselves permission to get marriage counseling.

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LOVERS FOREVER...Part 6 "Hot Monogamy!"

"I am my beloved's, and his desire is for me."
Song of Solomon 7:10

Welcome to the last episode of LOVERS FOREVER! Today we are going to
discuss ways to put the fun back into married sex! So fasten your
seatbelts and let's get started!

Sex was never meant to be a burden or a chore. Nor was it meant to be
boring! God created it to be intimate, fun, and exhilarating! No
other shared experience unites a married couple more than making love!

I believe that sex gets mundane and boring because of lack of
variety; you get in a rut. So let's get out of that rut... include
some 'adventure', some 'outrageous fun'! When you involve a little
adventure, you get the adrenaline going and it becomes exciting
again! By adventure, I do not mean something that will get you caught
by others; that is inappropriate. But rather new and creative ways to
BE LOVERS!

Have you ventured out of the bedroom for a sexual rendezvous lately?
How about the livingroom, the kitchen, the diningroom, or the
bathroom for a change! Try taking it outside (make sure you can't be
caught)! Drape the deck with blankets for privacy and enjoy some
loving under the stars! Pitch a tent in the backyard and have
a "lovers campout"! Go out to the garage and try out the backseat of
the car just for fun!

How often do YOU initiate the love making? Most men would love to be
seduced by their wife! Build up to love making by teasing your man
throughout the day! Sneak a pair of your sexy panties in his gym bag
to entice him! Put a sealed, steamy love note in his lunch or squad
bag! Or call him at work, using your sexiest voice, and tell him what
is waiting for him when he gets home...!!! He may even find a reason
to come home early!!

Kids pose an issue of course... so you'll have to work a little
harder in those cases. Arrange for a neighbor or friend to take the
kids once in awhile so that you can have some PLANNED romantic fun!
Maybe drop them at their friend's house for a play date while you go
back home to your hubby! Or just slip into your bedroom and lock the
door!!!

Be playful and silly! Or seductive and sensuous! Maybe even role
play, complete with costumes! You are married, it's ok to do that!
Not every love making session needs to be spiced up...  but be
willing to step outside the box once in awhile with wild abandon and
enjoy some hot monogamy!

"How beautiful and how delightful you are, my love, with all your
charms! Your stature is like a palm tree, and your breasts are like
it's clusters. I said, 'I will climb the palm tree, I will take hold
of it's fruit stalks.' Oh, may your breasts be like clusters of the
vine, and the fragrance of your breath like apples, and your mouth
like the best wine!"  Song of Solomon 7:6-9

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LOVERS FOREVER...Part 5  "S E X ... IT WAS GOD'S IDEA!"

"For this cause a man shall leave his father and his mother, and
shall cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh."
Genesis 2:24 (NAS)

Did you know that God is interested in your sex life? The devil will
try to tell you that sex isn't a spiritual issue. OH YES IT IS!! Sex
was God's idea! This week, we will address God's interest in sex;
next time we will discuss how to spice it up and ENJOY it more!!

When you married and came together sexually, you became ONE. United,
you became multiple times stronger in your ability to wreak havoc on
Satan's kingdom! Making love is the deepest level of unity that a
husband and wife can experience... it's no wonder Satan tries to keep
married couples out of bed with each other!!

Let's look at what the Word of God says about married sex.
1Corinthians 7:3-4 says that when married, your body is not your own.
Demanding sex or withholding it is to violate the Word! Your bodies
belong to each other now, and you need to consider each other's
sexual needs and how to fulfill them.

Read further in verse 5 and you find that the Word says that married
couples are not to put too much time between sexual encounters with
one another. When you have long periods of time without sexual
intimacy, it opens the door for Satan to provide temptation. Although
you both may be thoroughly committed to the marriage, why put you or
your officer in the position of having to fight even more temptation!

Your officer won't even be tempted to look at a badge bunny when he
has his wife as his lover!! Strengthen the bonds of your marriage by
making love to him often! In doing so, you will also be obeying God's
Word!

PRAYER: Father, I pray for each of these pairs of married lovers!
Reveal to them the depth of unity in making love, and help them to
fulfill each other's sexual needs. Protect their marriages and bind
them together so that they will be lovers forever! In Jesus' name,
amen.

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LOVERS FOREVER...Part 4 "Not An Option"

"I hate divorce," says the Lord, the God of Israel..."
Malachi 2:16a

If you want to be lovers forever, divorce absolutely canNOT be an
option that is tucked away on the back shelf of your mind! The word
divorce should not even be in your vocabulary!

Hard times and frustration often open people's minds to the
possibility of divorce. Ladies, you must settle it once and for all
in your hearts that you will not even consider it! You must determine
to loathe divorce as much as God does!

"But my husband is selfish and does nothing to meet my needs! He
works constantly and puts his job before me and the family! He
polices us and talks to me like I am a suspect on the street!" That
may very well be true, and those issues do need to be addressed in
the marriage... but... you still need to make the spiritual decision
to do what's right rather than allow your feelings to entertain
divorce. Sometimes we have to do what's right BECAUSE it's right, and
for no other reason!

What if you've been divorced previous to this marriage? Past mistakes
are in the past. We are talking about the HERE AND NOW and the
marriage that you are currently in! THIS is the marriage that God
expects you to remain in and to nurture!

Law enforcement marriages are failing at an alarming rate! Don't let
yours be one of them! Make a firm commitment to push the thought of
divorce right out of your mind!

PRAYER: Father, we know that you hate divorce. We, too, hate divorce!
We ask that you would put a resolve into the couples in hurting
marriages so that they would not give up and not consider divorce to
be an option! Guide them to the help that they need and open their
hearts to one another! In Jesus' name, amen.

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LOVERS FOREVER...Part 3 "Back to Courting!"

"His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is
my beloved and this is my friend..."
Song of Solomon 5:16 (NAS)

While you and Officer Wonderful were dating, you probably held hands,
put your arms around each other, stole some kisses, enjoyed each
other's company, did sweet little things for each other, and
professed your love for one another! Has the fun and excitement of
dating worn off since you've been married? It shouldn't!

If the distractions of daily life have lessened the thrill of your
relationship, it's time to reclaim your courting days!! You need to
make a concerted effort to keep the love and excitement alive!
Married love should be even more exciting than courtship love!

I realize that Officer Wonderful probably works some long and odd
hours. But there's no reason that you two can't find some time for
each other and rekindle your love! Your marriage is worth the effort!

Need some ideas? Plan to meet him for lunch/supper, even if it's at
an odd time, and don't forget to steal some kisses! Keep in touch
with an occasional phone call during work hours. Stick a sealed
steamy love note in his lunch or squad bag...love notes keep you in
each other's minds, especially if you work opposite shifts! Send an e-
mail to him at work professing your love for him. Plan to make love
when he comes home from work, even if he works nights (He'll love
that surprise!). Plan a date every week, even something as simple as
taking a long walk alone together while holding hands.

God never intended for married love to be boring! Instead, He planned
for it to be exciting and fulfilling! Plan ways to rekindle the
romance and see just how fun it can be continuing the courtship!

PRAYER: Father, rekindle the love and excitement in each of these
marriages! May their passion be renewed and their love for one
another become more intimate than ever before! In Jesus' name, amen.

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LOVERS FOREVER...Part 2 "What If He's Not Living For God?"

"Wives...place yourselves under your husbands' authority. Some
husbands may not obey God's word. Their wives could win these men for
Christ by the way they live without saying anything. Their husbands
would see how pure and reverent their lives are."
1Peter 3:1-2 (GOD'S WORD version)

Some of you are married to non-Christian husbands. Others are married
to men who are Christians, but they aren't currently living for God.
Both situations can be frustrating!

What do you do when your husband is not obeying the Word? Do you sit
him down and try to tell him what he needs to do to get right with
God? Most cops don't like being told what to do and won't take very
well to that tactic!

1Peter 3 says that you will win your husband over by your behavior,
not by discussion! Nagging and pleading and lecturing are not the
ways to reach him. He will be won instead by observing your Godly
Christian living!

By showing your husband respect and honor, living a Godly life, and
placing yourself under his authority, you open the door for God to
move in his heart. It might not happen overnight, but over time, your
husband will see your consistency and love and be moved by it.

Pray for your husband, serve him, love him. Your actions will speak
louder than anything you could ever say! God doesn't want you to give
up on your husband! Rather, He will use your life to reach him!

PRAYER: Father, we ask that those husbands who are disobedient to the
Word of God will see their need for Jesus and will begin to live for
Him! Send people to them who will be able to reach them, and help
these wives to be a glowing Christian example to their husbands! In
Jesus' name, amen.

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LOVERS FOREVER...Part 1 "Stand By Your Man"

"...And let the wife see that she respects and reverences her
husband; that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him,
venerates and esteems him; and that she defers to him, praises him,
and loves and admires him exceedingly."
Ephesians 5:33b (AMP)

For the next several weeks, we are going to focus on improving and
preserving the marriage relationship. Law enforcement marriages are
failing at an astronomical rate! It is important that you do
everything you can to guarantee the success of your marriage!

One of the frustrations that I hear from some male officers is that
the wife hates the husband's LE job. One officer in particular, in
relating about his X-wife, recalled the hurtful way in which she
would respond to him whenever he needed or wanted to talk to her
about his day at work. She would tell him that she didn't want to
hear ANYTHING about it. Period.

Her response was probably out of fear and self-preservation, but it
developed a permanent wall between them over time! Ladies, it is very
important to remember that a man views his job as an extension of
himself. His job is a vital part of his identity. When a wife
criticizes or despises the job of her husband, he takes it personally
because it is as though she is despising HIM!

Your man values his ability to provide and needs affirmation from you
that what he does is important. Your officer NEEDS to hear you say
how proud you are of him, how much you appreciate what he does with
his job, and he needs your listening ear when he wants or needs to
talk about the job. If you have been unsupportive up until now, ask
God to forgive you and to open your eyes to your husband's heart so
that you can minister support to him!

If fear is an issue for you, pray and ask God to help you overcome
fear. Also command that spirit of fear to leave you alone (fear is a
spirit who works for Satan)! God called you to be a cop's wife, so
you ARE able to handle supporting his job without living in constant
fear of something happening to him!

Stand by your man by praying for him, by letting him know that you
are available day or night if he needs to talk, and by being verbally
supportive of the profession that God has called him to! Being able
to talk to YOU instead of having to talk to some lady at the office
will go a long way in binding the two of you together into an
unbreakable cord!

PRAYER: Father, I ask that you would open the hearts of these women
to their husbands! Help them to be their husband's biggest supporter
and best friend! Remind them to be good listeners and to be there
when their husband needs or wants to talk. In Jesus' name, amen.

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MUSHY-GUSHY

Love never fails.
1Corinthians 13:8a (NAS)

Having loving feelings is a wonderful thing! Don't you just love
those mushy-gushy feelings??!! I know I do! But what happens when
they aren't there? What do you do when you feel like you've gotten
into a rut in your marriage and you just don't 'feel' love toward
your spouse like you used to?

When feelings have diminished, don't despair! EVERY marriage,
including Christian marriages, go through periods of wavering
feelings because feelings are subject to change.  But remember...
FEELINGS ARE NOT THE SAME AS LOVE. Love is a commitment, a decision,
and an act of your will. If love were simply a feeling, Jesus
wouldn't have said to love even your enemies!

During times when the feelings toward your officer are absent, you
can still CHOOSE to love him in words and actions.  Your emotions
will eventually follow whatever you give yourself to on a regular
basis.

Look at the alcoholic, the chronic smoker, or the person who is
hooked on porn... they gave themselves over to their activities until
those activities became their love and their habit. What works for
negative habits also works for good ones.

Purpose to give yourself to your husband. Do special little things
for him that will make him feel loved. Tell him everyday that you
love him. Tell him how proud you are of him for being a cop. Focus
your whole heart on LOVING him through words and actions. Before you
know it, the feelings will follow!

PRAYER:  Father, I ask that you would revive the love in LE
marriages! Strengthen their commitment to each other and restore the
loving feelings that have gotten stale. In Jesus' name, amen.

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SISTER TO SISTER

"And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put
on a heart of compassion..." Colossians 3:12a (NAS)

As law enforcement wives, you share a special bond. There are things
unique to your role of "cop's wife" that others who aren't married to
the badge may not understand.

Not every wife in the world sends her husband off to work with a gun
holstered on his hip and a bulletproof vest strapped to his chest!
Your husband's experiences on the job bring an element to the
marriage that is far from the norm!

As a Christian wife, you have the spirit of God inside of you to
provide wisdom, guidance and peace in dealing with your marriage and
family. As you walk the path of police wife, God wants you to also
help other police wives on their journey! Think about ways in which
you could minister to other law enforcement wives. In ministering to
them, you will also find support for yourself!

Consider initiating a monthly police wives' Bible study. It could be
online or in your home. You could also have a prayer group that meets
to pray for and support one another. Some people have even started
online e-mail groups for Christian police wives.

If starting a Bible study or prayer group is not an option, make
yourself available to other wives from your husband's department when
you know there is a need. Offer to pray with them, cook a meal, take
care of kids, or help out in an area of need. Your service to them
will show them the love of Christ!

You have a special sisterhood with other cops' wives! Be there to
serve and support one another!

PRAYER: Father, I ask that you would bind my sisters' hearts
together! Help them to be there to love, support, and serve one
another. Open their eyes to the needs of other police wives so that
they can meet those needs! In Jesus' name, amen.
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PRAYER REQUEST: Please pray for Deputy Paul who was seriously injured
in a wreck while on a traffic stop. His wife, Polly, is on the
devotional list. She asked that we pray for his healing, and that he
would be peaceful and calm so that he can heal properly. Keep Polly
in prayer as well!
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CONSTIPATED?

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things
there is no law."
Galatians 5:22-23 (NAS)

It is important that you increase the amount of fruit in your home in
order to avoid constipation... the fruit of the Spirit, that is! A
lack of spiritual fruit will cause the movement of blessings in your
life to become sluggish and constipated!

Nothing stops the flow of blessings and harmony in a family faster
than a lack of spiritual fruit! When you see undesirable attitudes
and behavior creaping into your home, do a quick inventory of the
fruits of the Spirit... you will likely see that one or more of them
are missing.

Strife, outbursts of anger, envy, unforgiveness, disobedience,
impatience, and any other form of sin are directly opposed to the
qualities of spiritual fruit. Godly qualities and sinful qualities
cannot coexist. One will win out.

Purpose to get a good dose of Godly fiber from the fruits of the
Spirit every single day! When you do, these fruits will drive the
negative qualities right out of your home!

I get a chuckle out of the fact that the Bible says that these fruits
are "not against the law!" How fitting for a law enforcement family!
Not only are they not against the law, but they are infinite in their
supply and you can never possess too much!

PRAYER: Father, help us to inventory our lives when we see
undesirable attitudes and behaviors in our homes. We purpose to
continually increase in spiritual fruit so that we will have peace in
our homes and be effective in ministering to others! In Jesus' name,
amen.

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MOLD YOURSELF!

"...wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of
them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by
the behavior of their wives, as they observe your chaste and
respectful behavior."
1 Peter 3:1-2 (NAS)

Do you spend a lot of your time and emotional energy trying to change
your husband? A lot of wives try to change their husband's
undesirable traits. But it really isn't your job to change him. All
you'll end up with is a resentful cop and a frustrated cop's wife!

When you try to change your husband, you are really attempting to
control him. You may have all the best intentions, and he very well
may need to change! But changes need to come from his heart, and you
cannot force a change in someone's heart.

Instead of trying to mold your husband into what you want him to be,
focus your energy on molding YOURSELF into who God wants YOU to
become!  As you grow and make godly changes in your own life, your
husband will see that godliness.

You work on you, and let God work on your hubby! It'll take the
pressure off of both of you!

PRAYER: Father, as these women work to mold themselves into the women
you have destined them to become, work on their husbands' hearts to
become the men that they are destined to become! Remind the ladies to
pray daily for their husbands and to trust you to work in them! In
Jesus' name, amen.

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BIGGEST FAN

"...and let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband-
-that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him,
venerates and esteems him; and that she defers to him, praises him,
and loves and admires him exceedingly."
Ephesians 5:33b (AMP)

Next week is National Police Week. This is the perfect time to give
some extra praise and admiration to YOUR officer!

Your husband NEEDS your words of encouragement and support! As you
know, he doesn't get a lot of "thank you's" or affirmation on the
job. When the pressures of the job discourage him, you can make all
the difference in his outlook!

Make a point of letting him know that you are proud of him for what
he does as an officer! Praise his courage and dedication! Thank him
for his provision! Tell him how good he looks in that uniform!
Verbally admire him! Be his biggest fan!

A man's identity is closely tied to his job. When you express
admiration and appreciation for the work that he does, you'll be
amazed at what it does for his self-esteem and attitude!

Your husband needs you, ladies! Let him know that his home and his
wife are a refuge from the pressures of the job!

PRAYER: Father, we are thankful for these law enforcement husbands
who have such integrity, courage, and dedication to serving our
communities! Help the wives to be their biggest support, their
biggest encouragers, and their biggest fans! Protect and nurture
their marriages! In Jesus' name, amen.

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DRIP, DRIP...

"The contentions [quarrelsome spirit] of a wife are a constant
dripping."
Proverbs 19:13b (NAS)

We all know how irritating the drip from a leaking roof can be! The
Bible says that a quarrelsome wife can be described in the same
manner... OUCH!!

That's not to say that a quarrelsome husband can't be JUST as
irritating! However, we are not focussing on the men today; we are
focussing on the ladies :).

Contentious means "always ready to argue" or "likely to provoke
controversy". Proverbs is speaking of a wife whose character is
DEFINED by being argumentative. It has become habit and is constant.

If you constantly find fault in or argue with everything your husband
says or does, at some point it is going to get to him. He may start
finding reasons to stay at the department a little longer so as not
to have to deal with confrontation at home. He may take on even more
overtime or off-duty work than usual to avoid having to be around
home much.

Obviously you don't want your husband to feel like he has to avoid
you. Your desire is to have a close and intimate marriage. So let's
do a little internal checkup right now. Ask God to reveal to you any
quarrelsome or argumentative part of your nature. Allow God to begin
to prune those tendencies from you.

The moment you feel yourself beginning to formulate an argumentative
response to your husband, stop yourself and listen to what he is
saying instead. Determine to respect his opinions and methods of
doing things, even if they are not the same as yours. Even LOOK for
things to positively comment on to your husband.

A lot of times, an argumentative spirit is the result of a poor self
image or dissatisfaction with your life. You may be taking your
frustrations out on your husband when in fact you are frustrated with
yourself. Other times it is because you are dissatisfied with the
relationship between you and your husband. Whatever the cause, seek
God on how to correct those situations and ask forgiveness from God
and your husband for your negative behavior.

As you continue to be positive and respectful of your husband's
thoughts, you will find that he will begin to respond differently to
you as well.  It may take some time because he may have developed a
conditioned response to you. But as the changes in you become habit,
he will notice the difference!

PRAYER: Father, reveal to these ladies what they need to change in
themselves to be godly wives for their husbands. Help them to respond
properly to their husbands and to let kindness be the rule of their
lips. Work in the hearts of their husbands, as well, so that they
will notice the change in their wives and be responsive to it. In
Jesus' name, amen.

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INVISIBLE PARTNER

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the
Lord." Proverbs 18:22 (NAS)

You may not be in the squad car or in the office with your husband
when he is working, but you can be his most important and effective
partner! By consistently praying for him, you become his 'invisible
partner' everyday when he goes to work!

You don't have to physically be WITH your husband to be making a
difference in the outcome of his job! Never negate the power that you
have in providing backup for him!  As you pray for him to have
protection, discernment, wisdom, and favor, you pave the way for God
to work on his behalf!

You and your spouse are so closely knit together, that when he needs
supernatural intervention on his job, God is going to speak to YOUR
heart to pray for him. When you feel an urgency regarding him, PRAY
IMMEDIATELY! You may be giving him the knowledge he needs to solve a
case, the wisdom to make an important decision, or protection to
escape injury in a dangerous situation!

Your calling as a cop's wife gives you the privilege and
responsibility to be an important part of your husband's job! He
would not be able to function as well in his work without YOU, his
partner! Take your place and PRAY for him consistently!

PRAYER: Father, I ask that you would instill in these women the
importance of their role as their husband's "partner"! Show them the
power they have to back up their spouse and to make a difference in
his life! In Jesus' name, amen.

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