I must be honest that when Freddie Anderson asked me to be a part of this ministry that I was a hesitant. I did not realize that working with those in prison was an area that I could respond well. One, I had no experience; two, I knew that most of these men deserved to be in prison; and, three, I was reminded of something I had read before, “the Father will not forgive them if they know what they are doing.” All of that had me unsure about how effective I could be.
Once I moved past these feelings and my fears I came to understand that God was inviting me to change my point of view. I am fully convinced that God wants them to have a change of life and I am that vessel to help that change. Grace will triumph.
I want to help these people who are deprived of their freedom to be really changed so that they will be “free in Christ.” My part is the planting but it is God who gives the growth!
Now that my outlook has changed I have accepted the challenge and have really become a part of this ministry. In the short time that I have been involved with these men I have already seen some changes. I am trying to organize the brothers, to give them Bible classes, to encourage them so that they may be strengthened for the difficult times they face in their daily lives inside and outside the walls. It is a privilege to serve alongside men of God experienced in these duties.
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