On September 11, 2001, the United States of America and the world was changed by the terror attacks within the country. As a result, the world made a unified prayer request for the safety and well-being of those in the United States. Today, there are countless people who take the time to remember those that passed away through saying prayers for the dead as well as firefighter’s prayer as well as prayers for police in the hopes that those who continue to selflessly serve as firefighters and police officers will continue to remain safe and protected.
You will receive photos of your printed prayer request placed on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial after his crucifixion.
Prayers for Firefighters
There are several individuals who say prayers for firefighters that are part of their family as well as firefighters. In addition to prayers for firefighters, friends and family often say a prayer for safety as they rush into uncertain situations to save the lives of people that they don’t know. Here is an example of prayers for firefighters that you can say:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you today with these prayers for firefighters with the hopes that you will keep these brave men and women safe at all times. Please keep them protected as they rush toward danger and send down your holy spirit upon them. Amen.
Prayers for Police
For those families that have a police officer in their family, they often have mixed emotions. There is a tremendous amount of pride and there also is fear at times that their loved ones may be hurt. Therefore, as part of their daily prayer, there are many individuals who say prayers for police. One of the beautiful things about prayer is the fact that you can develop them to be anything that you need them to be. Therefore, a prayer for police can include:
Jesus,
I ask that you send your heavenly protection down to every police officer. Help them to take the steps that they need while they are on duty and help to guide them throughout the course of their service. Amen.
First Responders Prayers
First responders prayers are something that can help you to understand that God is always with and around those who put their lives on the line for others. First responders can include firefighters, police officers and EMS responders. Therefore, first responders prayers is something that can be said as part of your prayers for your family or something that you say as an urgent prayer request. An example of a first responder prayer is:
Jesus,
Please keep every first responder safe from harm. Help them to complete their job and shift in safety and go back home to their family at the end of their shift. Amen.
Prayers for Fallen Police Officers
One of the most meaningful types of prayers that you can say are prayers for fallen police officers. If you have had a member of your family or a friend pass away as a result of serving in the line of duty, saying prayers for fallen police officers is something that can bring you tremendous comfort. If you need inspiration for your prayers for fallen police officers, here is an example that you can use:
Dear Jesus,
I am hurting due to this death in my life. I ask that you help me to navigate this grief and help me to see that everything that happens in life is according to your plan. Amen.
Catholic Prayers for Police Officers
There are many people who opt to say a moving Catholic prayer request as part of their Catholic prayers for police officers. A Catholic prayer for police officers is something that can call upon the angels and the saints to come down and offer protection for the police officer that you’re concerned about. Here is an example of a Catholic prayer for police officers:
God,
I come to you in prayer and ask that you send your saints and angels down and protect all police officers. Not only the ones that are currently on active duty but also ones that have retired or may be struggling as a result of being in this type of job. Amen.