The letter below was written by a prisoner I write. She in her 30's, has been in prison since age 18 and has 16 more years to serve. She is the daughter of a couple in our church...Imprisoned for attachment to murder.
But, thru it all.... she has found Jesus and as you will read, is very free. Jesus Freedom knows no bounds and is present in prison! Be encouraged today!
Dear Brittanie,
May this letter reach you in the best of health and spirits. I am always happy to hear from you and your card lifted my spirits. Thank you for that scripture because I needed that.
I am so happy that everyone really enjoyed their Christmas cards. I just wanted to do something for my church family because all of you have truly been a blessing to me. I want to give back and help other people in whatever way I can. I want to always be able to encourage others and uplift them. I just want God to continue to use me so that His will may be done. God has truly blessed me and I have so much to share with others. You have welcomed me into your hearts with open arms and have prayed for me and blessed me and that has been such a wonderful gift that you have given me. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful family. Thank you so very much.
There are certain lessions of grace that can be learned only in the valley of pain and distress. Show me a Christian who has suffered much and deepened his dependence on God and I will show you a sensitive soul full of compassion for others and a deep love for his Savior.
According to a legend a king once placed a heavy stone in the roadway. Then he hid and waited to see who would remove it. Many who came by loudly blamed the goverment for not keeping the highway clear, but none assumed the duty of pushing the obstacle out of the way. At last a por peasant stopped and rolled it into the gutter. To his surprise he found a bag full of gold embedded in the road beneath the spot where the the rock had been. A note said it was the king's reward for anyone who removed the troublesome object. So too, our King has hidden a blessing under every trail. The obstacles on our path are placed there for a purpose. By them God tests our faithfulness, turns our attention heavenward and gives us opportunity for spiritual reward. Hidden under the "Rock of Trail" that has brought you very low is a special blessing, roll your burden on the Lord and in time you will find His favor.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song". Psalm 28:7
Take Care and God bless you. Tell everyone I said hello and send my love.
With love,
Natasha
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