Policeman's
Prayer
I'm all dressed again to face a new day
I walk
down the hall and stop on the way
I take one last look and
straighten my tie
Inspecting myself as I'm
passing by
Then at my front door I stop to prepare
With
these words to God as I'm kneeling there
"Dear God, send your
strength and wisdom my way
Protect me so I will live
through this day
Please help me to not be so full of pride
I
don't want to lose what I feel inside
Though I wear a badge and
carry a gun
I'm really just here to help everyone
It's nice to see smiles on faces each day
But
God, when I'm near the smiles go away
I want them to know when I
drive around
I'm just only here protecting their ground
I like to have fun and sometimes I cry
I even
get lonely and I don't know why
If given the chance I think
they would see
There isn't a difference between them and me
I'll never abuse nor will I condemn
This
job was MY CHOICE I do it for them
It's trust and respect that
makes me succeed
But it MUST be earned before it's received
When I took that OATH my witness was you
Enforcing our laws as I promised to
So just for today please let
people see
A person no different when they look at me
I give you my hand for guidance out there
As I
pray to you "A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER"
