Yesterday I shared a handful of some of the most touching and tenderhearted letters that I received from students at a Christian school in Tennessee...
Today I want to share a few more of these letters. They're too good to store away in a box under my bunk and not share them with others who will be reading this journal. I thank God these students took the time to write, and their words of love have given me so much encouragement.
And surely if I do not share some of these letters here, no one else will ever get to enjoy their godly beauty. For I can bet you the secular media with all their emphasis on the crimes that happened and on their oftentimes twisted and inaccurate accounts of my life, will absolutely never allow such lovely gems to be seen. The media, for the most part, loves the darkness and they work so desperately to hide the light.
And surely if I do not share some of these letters here, no one else will ever get to enjoy their godly beauty. For I can bet you the secular media with all their emphasis on the crimes that happened and on their oftentimes twisted and inaccurate accounts of my life, will absolutely never allow such lovely gems to be seen. The media, for the most part, loves the darkness and they work so desperately to hide the light.
| "When I heard about how much you've changed it really inspired me to change my ways and bad habits. To me, just thinking about all you've been through and done, but now you've come to know God... I just want to encourage you to keep it up because as of yesterday, you have made a significant change in my life." Megan "My Bible class watched your video the other day and many were touched by it. You were once a confused and lost man, but now you have found the Lord and there is such a peace about you. I hope you continue to keep trying to help other inmates find the Lord. You have been forgiven, and now you can go on with your life of peace and happiness. Hang in there, man!" Mark "I think it's really great that you've turned your life around the way you have. It really lifts my spirits to see someone work for the Lord the way you are and be so dedicated to it. It's people like you who give me hope for the people whose lives are off track. Thanks a lot for spreading God's word!" Lindsay "You have a very spiritually inspiring story! It's amazing just how willing God is. I really admire your courage throughout your daily life and only pray that I can be as faithful as you. Being in a Christian school, it's a little easier. I pray that things will continue to go well with you... Thank you, David." Justin "I saw the video of how your life got changed once you went into prison. You seem very sincere about ministering to other prisoners about the Lord. I would just like to encourage you to keep up the good work. I wish that I had the ability to witness to people about Jesus... This letter is meant for you not to get discouraged about witnessing. Because of you and your testimony, many people will get to spend eternity in heaven. 2 Chronicles 15:7 says, 'Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.' See ya in heaven!" Christie |
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