Ephesians 3:17b-19

"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
Ephesians 3:17b-19

Monday, February 12, 2018

Remember Those in Prison

Hebrews 13:1"Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." Yesterday I was struggling with so much time on my hands to stare at the ceiling and ponder my situation. I truly want to get well and I still believe God can heal me if He wills it, but sometimes I get into begging mode instead of trusting and seeking His plan for this time. I was reminded of these verses in the book of Hebrews about remembering those in prison as if we were together with them. I think it is easy for us as Chrristians in America to forget about our brothers and sisters around the world who risk their lives to uphold the name of Jesus. I spent part of my evening reading and listening to stories of those suffering for their faith. I have more time to pray than ever and these people need much prayer. I read a story of a woman named Twen who has been a prisoner since 2004. She was imprisoned with another woman, for whom she would often take beatings. She also cared for her when she was ill, even carrying her to the bathroom when she was unable to walk. Twen has since been moved to another prison where she has had opportunity to escape but made her way back to the prison to minister to others. How amazing! Would you join me as you are able in remembering those in prison? Here is a resource page: https://www.persecution.com/getinvolved/

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