Dear Heavenly Father,

Lord, there are days in our law enforcement marriages when forgiveness feels impossible. You know the unique challenges we face – the long separations, the missed moments, and the times when our officers come home carrying burdens too heavy to share.

Father, when bitterness takes root in our hearts, remind us of Your boundless mercy. Just as You’ve forgiven us through Christ, help us extend that same grace to our officers. Give us tender hearts when they’re withdrawn, patient spirits when they’re exhausted, and understanding when their words come out harsh from a difficult shift.

Lord, we confess the times when unforgiveness has damaged our marriages. Heal those wounds, Father. Help us remember that forgiveness isn’t just an emotion—it’s a choice we make because You first forgave us.

Grant us the strength to make allowances for our officers’ struggles, to create homes where grace flows freely, and to fight for our marriages with forgiveness rather than bitterness as our weapon.

Thank You for Your undeserved mercy in our lives. May we reflect that same mercy in our marriages, becoming vessels of Your forgiveness in our officers’ lives.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.