The merciful man does
good to his own soul.
Proverbs 11:17a
Even though I am locked up, simply having the privilege of knowing Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord more than makes up for whatever I may lack behind bars...
good to his own soul.
Proverbs 11:17a
Even though I am locked up, simply having the privilege of knowing Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord more than makes up for whatever I may lack behind bars...
Besides, my view of incarceration is probably much different than that of most prisoners. For I see myself as a missionary who's serving the Lord in a unique environment, similar to the way a missionary may find himself stationed in a foreign land, yet faithfully serving both God and the church.
Furthermore, in here, there is much for me to do. This includes sharing my faith (evangelism) as well as helping those who are less fortunate than myself. A sizable percentage of these men are lonely; they struggle with depression, too. Like people everywhere, they need a touch from the Lord. They need a kind word, and they need someone to give them hope. And they also need to hear about God's plan of salvation.
In addition, my Christian brothers who are here with me need regular doses of encouragement, and so do I. They also need prayer, and I do as well, and so do our families. Therefore, I have my work cut out for me. And this keeps me busy. I try to show mercy and kindness to all whom I encounter, in the same way the Lord Jesus showed mercy and kindness to me. And without Christ, I could do none of these things.
D.B.
Furthermore, in here, there is much for me to do. This includes sharing my faith (evangelism) as well as helping those who are less fortunate than myself. A sizable percentage of these men are lonely; they struggle with depression, too. Like people everywhere, they need a touch from the Lord. They need a kind word, and they need someone to give them hope. And they also need to hear about God's plan of salvation.
In addition, my Christian brothers who are here with me need regular doses of encouragement, and so do I. They also need prayer, and I do as well, and so do our families. Therefore, I have my work cut out for me. And this keeps me busy. I try to show mercy and kindness to all whom I encounter, in the same way the Lord Jesus showed mercy and kindness to me. And without Christ, I could do none of these things.
D.B.
