We can help our men and women in blue in more ways than one…
Every day, men and women across our country prepare for their shift, at the brink of dawn and as the sun sets, to stand between your peace and the chaos and evil that you never want to know exists. Many of them have spouses, many are parents, but every single one is a human being. They won’t show you any emotion; it’s not their nature. They won’t reveal any weakness, not to you. Their sole purpose is to protect you and to serve you until you give them a reason otherwise.
There was a time not long ago when our country didn’t tolerate much of the things we see spread across media today. Now, this isn’t to say that all law enforcement officers are perfect, but if we’re going to focus on the less than 1% of those who violate the oath they swore to uphold, we negate the good the 99% risk their lives for every single day.
Most weeks I am asked, at least once, by a pastor or another citizen, how they can show their support for law enforcement. You’d be surprised to know that, according to a recent Gallup poll, nearly 3/4 of Americans support law enforcement. I can tell you, without a doubt, one of the simplest ways to express your appreciation and support for law enforcement is to say to them thank you when you see them. It’s not complicated. If you’re able, and you see a uniformed officer when you are eating in a restaurant, pay for their meal. Pray for them daily. In fact, this could apply to all first responders and military. It only takes one person to start a movement, to lead the way, to show the rest of the world that Americans still stand behind those who defend and protect our way of life.
We can help our men and women in blue in more ways than one, not only by helping them by reporting criminal activity, but praying for them regularly, showing appreciation, and helping organize community events to show support.
In early 2015, I wrote and self-published my first book, a devotional for law enforcement. It was while I was still serving as a law enforcement officer. Later that year, I answered the call of God to serve in a different capacity, and today I am preparing to launch my third book and the second for law enforcement. I am thankful for the support of people like Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (On Killing, On Combat, The Bullet Proof Mind) and so many others.
I am looking forward to co-authoring several new books with Col. Grossman through the end of 2017 and 2018. If you would like to join me in the faith-based work I am doing for law enforcement, head over to my Facebook Page (@TheOfficialAdamDavis) and send me a private message, I will add you to the group.
Be on the lookout for Behind the Badge: 365 Daily Devotions for America’s Law Enforcement, releasing May 2018 with BroadStreet Publishing.
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