By AIC (name withheld)
Intro by Dale Russell – As I am always on the lookout for blog worthy material, especially from our inmate partners. A letter came to us meant to be read to all the Otino Waa kids at the weekly kid’s meeting. The message rings true to all of us, either as a reminder of God’s grace through the years, or it could be a direct avenue to surrendering to the Lord. This is how powerful His love is! To change your life inside prison cannot be easy. To stay the course, even harder. Praise God for those willing to tell us of the drastic change in their life by submitting to the Lord!
HI, my name is (withheld). I have spent my entire life, until now, hating myself and everything in it for what was done to me and my family when I was a kid at five years old. There have been 36 years of pain, suffering and hurt, not realizing I was pushing everybody away from me because I could not forgive myself for something that was not my fault. I blamed myself for my family being hurt and separated.
I found God in 2021 and the bright light he has brought into my life. There is unstoppable knowledge, love, joy and curiosity he has blessed me with. It is absolutely amazing that he also gave me hope and a belief in a brighter future. I have new found patience, desire for learning and the ability to forgive those in my past. This is for all of us as I pray for these things to be placed in your lives. If the Lord can erase those 36 years from my life, He surely can do the same for you. You choose to stay miserable, or you choose joy in the Lord. The first way was a lot more work.
I am in Nashville with friends. I shared this beautiful article with them. Your word is such an encouragement to all of us. God bless you brother as you grow in Him. As you’ve learned, God never disappoints. ♥️