Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should
not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea,
they may forget, yet I will not forget thee.
Isaiah 49:15
This morning during the worship service, our choir sounded like angels...
not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea,
they may forget, yet I will not forget thee.
Isaiah 49:15
This morning during the worship service, our choir sounded like angels...
The presence of the Lord seemed to overshadow and fill our congregation. Dozens of hands were upraised in praise and adoration to God. Our inmate spiritual leader brought forth a prolonged prayer that seemed to touch heaven.
Then my chaplain came forth with an anointed message about King Saul and David, comparing those who fall away from the faith to those who continue on to spiritual maturity and victory in the Christian life.
However, there was a lot of pain inside many of the men who came into the chapel. Some showed the grief on their faces, but most tried to hide it. Nevertheless, the Lord revealed to me that there was much pain and grief inside many hearts this morning.
This was because it's Mother's Day. For no matter how tough a convict tries to act on the outside. I have been a prisoner long enough to know that there is often a tremendous amount of pain on the inside. These men miss their families. And each man, I know, remembers better days. Each has suffered loss; he has regrets.
Yet, in spite of the crimes and sins of every prisoner who was present at this service, God was touching hearts and bringing hope. I was comforted by the reminder that God loves me. He has something wonderful in store for every person who places his or her faith in Jesus Christ. Prison inmates, too, are no exception.
D.B.
Then my chaplain came forth with an anointed message about King Saul and David, comparing those who fall away from the faith to those who continue on to spiritual maturity and victory in the Christian life.
However, there was a lot of pain inside many of the men who came into the chapel. Some showed the grief on their faces, but most tried to hide it. Nevertheless, the Lord revealed to me that there was much pain and grief inside many hearts this morning.
This was because it's Mother's Day. For no matter how tough a convict tries to act on the outside. I have been a prisoner long enough to know that there is often a tremendous amount of pain on the inside. These men miss their families. And each man, I know, remembers better days. Each has suffered loss; he has regrets.
Yet, in spite of the crimes and sins of every prisoner who was present at this service, God was touching hearts and bringing hope. I was comforted by the reminder that God loves me. He has something wonderful in store for every person who places his or her faith in Jesus Christ. Prison inmates, too, are no exception.
D.B.
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