Living on Death Row

To those who are in jail, in prison, or on death row,

we are not here to condemn you, or to judge where you have been,

but rather to offer you hope;

hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

May our words be a source

of comfort and encouragement to you

through this difficult time.

 

A Letter from Death Row

 

Oh mama, you wouldn't believe how hard it's been

living on death row!

Its dark cell of cold steel metal, it sickens me,

yet I only have myself to blame.

 

I never dreamed that I could become such a monster,

that I was capable of  taking another person's life.

One bad decision in a heated moment caused such anguish,

and now I must pay with my life.

 

I await like a spider hovering over a flame

for the messenger of death to tell me it's time.

My eyes are parched, mama,

searching endlessly for materials to plan my escape.

I've climbed these prison walls a thousand times in my mind.

 

Night after night outside my window,

I hear the voice of the preacher

pleading with me to accept God's mercy.

He calls out relentlessly!

His convicting words laced with compassion,

"No matter how far into the pit you have fallen,

God's grace is greater still.

Come to Christ with nothing to offer.

Come to Him just as you are!"

 

One endless night flows into another

as I cover my head with my pillow to drown out his words.

I think the preacher is right mama.

In a strange way we are all on death row.

Sinners condemned to die by a Holy and Just God.

 

The preacher says there's no locks, no bars in heaven.

The gates of the City are open day and night.

The evil ones will be cast into the fire.

No one will have to look longingly through the windows.

 

Oh mama, I miss your touch! I miss your smile.

I'm sorry for the anguish that I've caused.

I see my sin and dismissed my appeals.

I am in agreement with God.

 

When the messenger of death tells me its time,

and I must walk its darkened hall,

I won't be alone mama.

I will be escorted by the angels

into the presence of God!


***

 

Dear soul,

It's not by chance that you are here,

for your steps are ordered by the Lord.

No matter how far into the pit you have fallen

God's grace is greater still.

 

Only when we realize the awfulness of our sin against God

and feel its deep sorrow in our heart,

can we accept the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior

and have a relationship with Him in heaven.

 

If you would like to receive the gift of eternal life

first you must believe in the Lord.

You have to ask for your sins to be forgiven

and place your trust in Him.

There's only one way to heaven and that's through the Lord.

That's God's wonderful plan of salvation.

 

You can begin a personal relationship with Him

by praying a prayer such as the following:

 

"Oh God, I am a sinner.

I am sorry for my sin.

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.

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Welcome to te 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 withh 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.

 

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 foward to meeting you in eternitiy!                                        

 

 

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