In everything give thanks: for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
This morning, I was able to go outdoors for approximately 90 minutes...
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
This morning, I was able to go outdoors for approximately 90 minutes...
I spent the time with my friend Ruppert*, who, like me, is doing a life sentence. He was a police officer before he too broke the law and came to prison.
Since Ruppert's a Christian, we were able to spend the time having fellowship and talking about the God we both love and serve.
At 11:45, however, it was time to go back to our respective cells in order to participate in the mandatory 12 noon "Count." This is when the prison's guards, who are assigned to the various housing units (also known as cell blocks), make their rounds and account for each inmate individually to make certain none have escaped since the previous count, which was held at 6:30. The same routine is also played out, more or less, in every correctional facility in New York State.
Then, after the lunch meal, at approximately 12:45, I went from my cell to the chapel in order to attend a Bible class. It ended at 2:45. We had two lay ministers from New York City come to encourage the flock.
Thus, my day was well spent. I had the opportunity to spend quality time with Ruppert in the morning, and then gather with other Christians in the afternoon. And may I never take these little blessings for granted.
D.B.
*Ruppert is not his real name.
Since Ruppert's a Christian, we were able to spend the time having fellowship and talking about the God we both love and serve.
At 11:45, however, it was time to go back to our respective cells in order to participate in the mandatory 12 noon "Count." This is when the prison's guards, who are assigned to the various housing units (also known as cell blocks), make their rounds and account for each inmate individually to make certain none have escaped since the previous count, which was held at 6:30. The same routine is also played out, more or less, in every correctional facility in New York State.
Then, after the lunch meal, at approximately 12:45, I went from my cell to the chapel in order to attend a Bible class. It ended at 2:45. We had two lay ministers from New York City come to encourage the flock.
Thus, my day was well spent. I had the opportunity to spend quality time with Ruppert in the morning, and then gather with other Christians in the afternoon. And may I never take these little blessings for granted.
D.B.
*Ruppert is not his real name.
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