I am a 6’1” man who had an anger & rage problem.  Since rededicating my life to Jesus Christ, the anger has lifted from me.  Here’s a little example:  One of my cellmates thought he was going to another pod, so he helped himself to half of my shampoo and conditioner.  Before rededicating my life, I would have torn him apart, but I wanted to be like Jesus so I just walked away. I figured he needed it more than me.  I’m at peace now in my life thanks to the Lord! Only Jesus gives true peace. He really is the Prince of Peace.

                                                                                                            Daryl G., Florida NEVER ALONE
 

I’ve been in prison for the past 15 years and I am 49 years old.  My family has abandoned me completely.  For years, I spent my time in self-pity, never receiving letters nor having anyone to write to.  At times, I’d just send a kite, so, at mail time, my name would be called. You always tell me Jesus never leaves me & you give me scriptures to back everything up to encourage me. Now I know He will not abandon me. I pray the Arsenal prayer daily & sometimes twice a day. I look forward to your newsletter Brother Mel. I have come to face the fact that, even if I don’t have anyone to write to, I have Jesus. He keeps me company & talks to me thru the Word of God. You are so right on about spending time in His Word. Thanks for encouraging me. Your newsletter also fills me with joy and hope.  Thank you for sending copies of your newsletter to me. God bless you.

Bruce W., Nevada

LEANING ON GOD’S SHOULDERS

I had the best upbringing anyone could ask for.  As I grew older, I had two handsome sons.  I spent quality time with them every day.  When I was not with my family, I used to love getting my hair done, shopping and traveling.  Unfortunately, I had another side of me.  I was a very spoiled and hardheaded person.  Every word that came out of my mouth was a cuss word starting with M.F.  There wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t get high.  As a result, I went from having the most pleasant life to having a life filled with selfishness and heartache, which caused me to be incarcerated for five years in a women’s prison. In October 2003, I sat in my cell, stressed out about being locked up.  Something told me to pick up the Bible that was in my box. A man came & preached at my first chapel service & said Jesus is my only hope that today is the day of salvation. He said tomorrow was not promised & he gave me a spiritual warfare prayer that I do daily. The more I sat in jail doing nothing, the more I realized I needed a complete change in my life .I still have daily struggles, but the good part of having struggles now is I have God’s shoulders to lean on. Thank God for sending His man to preach & wake me up.

                                                                                                Tamika R