I Surrender: Inspirational Devotions Written by PrisonersSample

I Surrender: Inspirational Devotions Written by Prisoners

DAY 2 OF 4

THE LORD LOVES ME

“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of My hand.” —JOHN 10:27-28

I used to live as a Christian, but then I strayed away from the truth. For many years I drifted in and out of trouble, knowing deep inside that I desperately needed the Lord but fighting it because I was afraid of Him. Yet a very simple example reminded me that God was always calling me tenderly back into His fold. I never told my children about my situation during my time in prison. Whenever I called or wrote them, I was just “away,” and everything was “all right.” But then, a Christian lady and good friend in prison told me to tell my children the truth.

I told them and waited two anxious months to hear from them. Finally, I received a great blessing—the first letter from my daughter. At the top of the page, she had written in big letters, “PLEASE WRITE SOON” and “MOMMA, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.”

My daughter’s words opened my eyes to a great truth: the Lord always loves me. I pray that I may be faithful to Him and become whatever He wants me to be.

—Nina

PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to live the life You desire for me from now on, one day at a time. Thank You for Your patience with me. Help me to be patient with others. Amen.

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I Surrender: Inspirational Devotions Written by Prisoners

The Bible is a book of redemption, freedom, and hope. Within its pages are characters dynamic and full of grit—broken men and women looking for answers. In a way, they’re a lot like the current and former prisoners who authored the devotionals you’re about to read. We hope you are encouraged and inspired by voices from the church behind bars. May their testimony set us all free.

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