I was in the word, prayed with and baptized three of the most joyful men that you have ever seen tonight. I love my Job.
Archive for the ‘I show up . . . God does the rest’ Category
I picked up and inmate that was released from jail this morning. He was one happy man with a small bag of possessions. I noticed his well-worn King James version Bible that I gave him about six months before that he specifically asked for. We ate breakfast at the Golden Corral and had some time in prayer and the word before I took him to the Bus Station so he could go home to San Diego to be with wife and kids. Prayers please.
I took a pizza to a released inmate’s home for dinner. He is locked down to his home after work with a transponder on his ankle. The parole board makes it hard on these men. But he is seeking the Lord always as he did in prison. He is doing awesome with a job, car, and a place to live. The model released inmate. He is an exception. Please pray for him and other released inmates that they will continue to walk with victory in Jesus.
I responded to an inmate request to see a minister at the jail. The deputy brought him into the program room and introduced myself and opened in prayer. I asked him how he was doing and he remained silent. I asked how his relationship with God was and he just stared at me. I asked how his prayer life was and still no response. I said I can imagine how hard it is being alone here and we don’t have to talk we can just sit together, I’m here for you. After about 15 minutes with a few short one sentence prayers I read a chapter in Psalms. Afterwards I closed in prayer thanking God for the time we shared and said to him that I enjoyed being with him and told him I would come see him again. I acknowledged the Deputy that we were done and the inmate was taken silently back to his cell. I believe God did work in this young man’s life today.
I had lunch with a released inmate. We got into the word and prayed some. He has a lot of challenges in probation, they don’t make it easy. He has been to church and is eagerly looking for a job and is excited about his new life. Prayers please.
I Called out an inmate that I have been working with for almost a year. Many months ago I prayed with him to receive Christ and baptized him. The Deputy said he has been released. It’s a happy and sad feeling. I’ll miss him. He is in my prayers. Maybe he will give me a call sometime.
In all 104 inmates took communion and 19 prayed to receive Christ while exposing two new brothers from the outside to the ministry. I love my job!
