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Does any one else have a favorite verse or verses they like to read before or during their shift?  One of my favorites is Isaiah 41:10 

'Fear not, for I am with you;

Be not dismayed, for I  am your God.

I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you,

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'

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Psalm 91 has always been called "The Soldier's Psalm." I have read it or used it as a text for deceased police officers or military personnel before.

When my three friends were mudered 4 years ago, two verses became very dear to me as God used them to minister to me: Ps. 46:1 and Rom. 8:28.

"Adeo mihi , totus vos ut opus , quod es onustus , quod ego mos refoveo vos."

"Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you."

I can hardly believe my fellow Christian Cops have not responded to this thread more!  Come on, saints of Christ!  What Biblical verses get you through the day or shift?  I want to learn from you guys so I can seek other scripture.

Romans 13

Submission to the Authorities

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.

For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing.

Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

Best verse ever people in fearful situations......"Do not fear those who can only kill the body but rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in the flames of hell."  Matt 10:28 and of course "Though I walk through the fire I shall not be burned nor shall the flames kindle upon thy clothing."  Isa 43:2

Here is a brief explanation of why it's called the Soldier's Psalm.

In World War I the brigade commander of the 91st Infantry gave all those under his charge a card with the psalm printed on it; they recited the psalm every day. The 91st Infantry faced some of the bloodiest battles of World War I. While in combat they did not once lose a single casualty.

God is good ain't He?

Philippians 4:6-9

God will guard you from the evil one Do I need to fear the devil's intrusion? "But if I am casting out demons by the power of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you. For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe—until someone who is stronger attacks and overpowers him, strips him of his weapons, and carries off his belongings." Luke 11:20-22 NLT

For FTOs and other upper management

Exodus 18:20

And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

I like Phillipians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always again I say rejoice.