Do not fear unjust prison

In Acts we are told that Paul and Silas find themselves in a situation of imprisonment, unjustly condemned, but instead of giving in to despair, they decide to pray and sing hymns to God. Their faith and praise to God are so strong that, in the darkest moment, God responds with a miracle: an earthquake that shakes the foundations of the prison, opening the doors and freeing all the prisoners. This episode teaches us that even when we are prisoners of unjust judgments or mental reasoning that imprison us, we must maintain an attitude of joy, praise and thanksgiving towards God. This attitude not only helps us to overcome the difficulty, but also allows God to intervene in our favor, changing our situation.

Sometimes, in life, we feel imprisoned by negative thoughts, doubts or judgments that condemn us without justice. In these moments, it is essential not to lose hope and not to allow mental fortresses to prevent us from seeing beyond. Praising God, even in difficult times, is a powerful key to freeing ourselves from these mental prisons. God has the power to change every situation, just as he did with Paul and Silas.

With Jeremiah we see another example of liberation. Jeremiah is pulled out of the cistern with ropes, a symbol of his salvation. The ropes that freed Jeremiah were pulled by a eunuch who had his salvation at heart. The "ropes" that can free you from the prison of the mind, in which you find yourself, are prayer and the support of the Church, which intercedes for you. In these moments of difficulty, we can choose to trust in God and in the community of faith that prays for us, or to rely only on ourselves. True liberation comes when we allow God to intervene and we unite in prayer with others.