Cell Block C Musings Part 1 (Originally Posted 02/28/2020)

Well folks, today I made it to the big house! Too bad its not the one Jesus is prepared for me in heaven! We’re going to look at some scripture today about being thankful. See, even though I’ll be in prison for 7 more years, I am still thankful! Colossians 2:6-7 states,” So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Also in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” My dear friends, today I am thankful. Full of thanks. Our Father has been so good to me! He’s given me these years to grow in not only knowledge, but to know him intimately as all followers of Christ should strive to! Outside these walls there were so many distractions for me, I would’ve never given my life to Jesus if I hadn’t wound up behind bars. When I say give my life, I literally mean my life! He is in control of everything! Period! As y’all know from reading my past posts, I spent all my life running from God. What did I get I get for doing that? 2 destroyed marriages, 3 kids hurt emotionally, ( I figure Caleb thinks I just abandoned him.) and last but not least 11 years in prison, away from everyone I love and who loves me! Heck, I almost forgot the torment to me! No peace. Pain in my body constantly. Acid reflex from worrying all the time, weather it be guilt or anything else. By finally giving my life to Jesus, I have joy and peace that I’ve never had! I’m not anxious about anything anymore, well except for every single person on my friends list to come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ! Through all of this I am thankful! Not just because we are told to be by the Word of God either! I can’t help but be thankful, joyous and at peace!