A school resource officer in Arkansas takes a moment out of each day to pray before the American flag outside of the school, asking God to protect students and show by example that religion should be in the mainstream.
Officer DeAndra Warren has worked for the Wynne Police Department in eastern Arkansas for the last five years and said he felt “led by the spirit of God to pray at the flagpole” because of the overall negativity toward law enforcement in America and school systems.
Warren told the Washington Examiner that “it’s just time for America to turn back to God, and praying at the flagpole that holds the American flag is a way for me to stand in the gap for not just the students in Wynne, Arkansas, but for all students in America.”
A photo of him praying at the flagpole was shared on social media, with the caption: “Often you don’t see an officer on school grounds at the flag pole praying for our children! I know this amazing Man of God who prays for our school systems, your children, and our community every day faithfully! This outstanding man is my dad and I’m so proud to be his daughter! There’s not too many people out here in this world like him! Officer Warren we are so thankful for you!”
Warren is a minister at the Tabernacle of Faith New Testament Church, where he also plays the drums.
The reaction to his daily prayers has been overwhelmingly positive, Warren said. Students, parents, and teachers have told the officer they appreciate him protecting the school and also flash smiles and give him encouraging words for his prayers and work.
“I give my God all the praise and glory for all he has done for me. It’s because of God that I am able to do what he allows me to do. When you serve God first, it’s easy to serve everybody else! To God be the Glory!” he told the Washington Examiner.
