6-10-08 Tuesday in the prison

[Ljclaire]

Hello all, Tuesday night this week was another first for me in the prisons.  Tonight we had 11 men.  Some of them looked like they had never been in a church ever.  As the message was given on salvation and forgiveness, each one of them gave their life to the Lord.  One of the men kept interrupting the service by telling his friend to tell us, " I need to accept Jesus as my Lord".   I told him in a minute that we would make a call for all those that wanted to give their lives to the Lord.   He was so anxious.

The amazing thing about this night was the officer that was watching them.  When she first came in you could see in her face  that she may have been thinking, How did I get so lucky to come in here and have to listen to these people?  As the service went on she began listening to it and softening. 

After Vinnie gave his message I got up and was blunt with these people.  I said If you died tonight where would you go? The officer cam and sat down with the inmates Praise God.  Tears were rolling down and I explained how unforgiveness will separate you from God.  I explained Hell to them and told them, It really does not matter what you believe, In the end,  Gods way will be done.  His word says that every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus is Lord.   I told them there will be no atheists in Hell.  When you die without Jesus you will soon realize he is Lord and spend your eternity with your sins ever before you and crying out to the God you rebuked in life.  When we got to the alter call ---- She was the first to jump out of her seat to receive Christ.  Praise God.   Some of the inmates actually got on their hands and knees before God.

I know that working in these places is a hard job and you can see the hardness of hearts that these men and women wear on their faces, but praise be to our Lord the walls are being broken and now we have a new light to shine to show them the way.  I thank God for what he is doing in there.

I thank you oh Lord for this opportunity to share your word once again with your lost children.  I thank you for giving me the message of hope in a dark time.  I thank you that they will turn from their lives of sin and walk with you.  I thank you that they will be a light to their families and their children and families will come to know you.  God you are so worthy of our praises,  You are so mighty.  continue to guide us with your Holy Spirit.  Continue to lead us to the lost. Thank you for loving us when we were yet sinners, thank you for giving us your Son to die for us that by his sacrifice we could share our eternity with you, not separated from our loving Father but we will rejoice forever in your goodness and mercy.  I praise you my Lord and worship you, I lift my voice to the Heavens and shout to you your praises.  May your will be done in my life as I seek not my own way but your way in my life.  I surrender to you my entire life that you will be glorified on this earth.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

[cometsweep32]

Wow Laurie!  Yet antother great testimony from you and your ministry.  Praise God that people are turning their lives over to Jesus.  That must be a truly awesome thing to witness.  God Bless You for what you do Laurie.

your sister in Christ,
Christie

[Ljclaire]

We were talking last night on the way home of how going into a prison is such a party for us, how we are celebrating with the angels in Heaven over these men and women.  There is no party on Earth that can compare to the high feeling you get when someone is saved from Hell and you were a part of bringing them to our Lord.

I told the men last night that healings are a miracle, but the greatest miracle of all is when you surrender your life to our Lord and your name is written in the lambs book of life.. All of Heaven is rejoicing over even one person.  So the party extends even into the heavens.  Hallelujah.  Our God is so awesome.


There is nothing that can compare to being in Gods will in your life and giving to his children the message of Life.  When we start being givers instead of receivers we will be so much more blessed, by God and by our obedience.  You will see Gods power in your life and you will begin to hear from him through his holy spirit. I urge you to share Gods love with others, your rewards will be waiting for you in heaven.


 Matthew 16:27 says:
" For the son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works."

Are we storing up good works so that when this glorious day comes Jesus will have rewards for us?  It is up to us how we will be seen in Gods eyes on that day.  The decisions we make on this Earth will reflect our lives in eternity forever.  God bless you all, Amen

[CanuckLynn]

Amen Laurie! 

How blessed you are to grab the opportunity to allow God to work through you for all these folks lives that are touched by your team in the prisons!  I can almost see you rejoicing in the car on the way home!  Praise God! 

God's judgement is already working in our lives, but there is a future, final judgement when Christ returns and everyone's life is reviewed and evaluated.  This won't be confined to only unbelievers.  Christians will face the judgement seat too.  Their eternal destiny is secure, but Jesus will look at how we've handled gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities in order to determine our heavenly rewards.  At the time of judgement, God will deliver the righteous and condemn the wicked.  We shouldn't judge other's salvation; that is God's work.

Thank-you for sharing these amazing times with us Sis! 

love,
Georgie

[Ljclaire]

that is true Georgie, we all have enough to do to get our own lives right.  It is good for us to search our own lives and see what God will see in us on that day.  We can do so much more than we are doing.  Reaching out to the lost.  I just wanted to give some food for thought. Amen.  Have a great day.

[CanuckLynn]

That's great food for thought Laurie!  I've recently quit one of my commitments solely to make myself more available to be able to participate more in our churches outreaches, and the blessings that come from doing this are immeasurable.  To see the faces of many hungry young street people when you bring a meal to the Station for them, or to pass out blankets, umbrellas, sandwiches, candy..anything...to them on the streets, gives us a chance to show the glory of God to these folks and share the gospel with them. 

I'd like to encourage everyone to take Laurie's words to heart.  Quote: "It is good for us to search our own lives and see what God will see in us on that day." 

Thanks Sis,
love,
Georgie

[tervana1]

Awesome words sisters!!

There is no greater feeling than to help someone in their walk with the Lord. Whether it be introducing them to Jesus or helping them through a difficulty in their lives. Even the small things we do...giving someone a lift to the store, cleaning someone's house, helping them with a bill they can't pay...anything that brings out the love of God in us will bring the love of God to them! You never know when a simple 'God bless you' will stay in the mind of an unbeliever and spark a yearning for what they saw in you. We have such wonderful opportunities to witness to the saving power of Jesus. Don't ever think that you don't have the knowledge or the calling to do so. We all are given specific gifts in order to reach the lost and the hurting. We just need to have the confidence to do it. God trusts us, why shouldn't we trust ourselves?  Be bold, never underestimate your abilities. 

love,
terri