To those who are in jail, in prison, or on death row,
we are not here to condemn you
or to judge where you've been,
but rather here to offer you hope...
Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
May our words be a source
of comfort and encouragement to you
as you go through this difficult time.
Jesus, the Friend of Sinners
Dear child.
Last night I saw you weeping,
crying into your pillow.
How I longed to comfort you,
to tell you how much I love you.
Your sadness clouded out My Presence.
My tears were in the rain.
I understand your thoughts,
your ways are known to Me.
I have come that you might have life
and have it more abundantly.
For I have plans to prosper you
and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
Sometimes I see your defeat
in the stooping of your shoulders,
as you walk down its familiar halls.
How I long to reach out to you,
to whisper to you softly,
to let you know how much I love you.
Through the years I have watched you
as you quietly sit there in your cell.
Waiting to pay the debt of your past
of sins that I have long forgiven.
With each clanging of the prison bars
closing in behind you, you shiver at its coldness.
You cry out to Me for mercy again,
even though I have forgiven you
the first time that you asked.
Tears of regret will never ease the pain
that is spoken in your eyes.
Your unworthiness makes you worthy
to come boldly before the throne of grace.
"For the sacrifices of God
are a broken spirit:
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, Thou wilt not despise."
Although you must pay with your life
for the life you took,
you need not to bear its shame.
For I took your sin and nailed it to the cross.
As far as the east is from the west,
never to be remembered again!
Those who place their faith in Me
I will take them Home with Me in glory.
When you must walk that last stretch of the mile,
don't be afraid, precious child,
for in that darkest hour
when you hear one set of footsteps in the hall,
it is then, that I'll carry you.
***
Dear Soul,
The Lord loves you incredibly.
Yet, He will not enforce His love upon anyone
who will not receive Him as their Savior.
Only when we realize the awfulness of our sin against God,
and feel its deep sorrow in our hearts
can we turn from the sin we once loved
and have a relationship with Him in heaven.
Tonight, you can make peace with God.
You can fall asleep with assurance knowing
that you are safe and loved in the arms of Jesus,
assured of a place in heaven,
by accepting the Lord Jesus as your Savior.
You can begin a personal relationship with Him
by praying a prayer such as the following:
"Dear God, I am sinner.
I am sorry for my sins!
I want to turn from my sin.
I receive Jesus Christ as my Savior;
I confess Him as my Lord.
From now on I want to follow Him.
In Jesus' name, Amen."
If you have received the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior
after reading this invitation, please let us know.
We would love to hear from you. Your first name is sufficient.
We'll leave the light on for you...
Welcome to the family of God!
We are excited about your decision to accept the Lord Jesus
Christ as your Savior,
and would like to encourage you to find a local church
that you could be a part of to help you grow in your new walk
with Him.
Also, we encourage you to develop a personal relationship with
the Lord
by reading the Scriptures and to pray to Him often.
Talk to Him as you would talk to a dearest friend.
He desires that closeness and intimacy with you!
"He tends His flock like a shepherd:
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them close to His heart..."
~ Isaiah 40:11
Here are
some resources for your spiritual growth and discipleship.
Scriptural references for
your personal study on this topic:
Psalm 51:17, Psalm
103:12, Psalm 119:168, Psalm 139:1-24,, Jeremiah 29:11,
John 3:16-17, John 10:10,
Romans 10:9, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 13:5b
If
you would like to contact us for spiritual guidance or for follow up care,
feel
free to write to us at feedback@photosforsouls.com
We appreciate your
prayers and look forward to meeting you in eternity! |
