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How strange is this?!?!?!
He told me it was coming. The letter he sent the day of court.
Now it feels strange to type it! I felt I had to ask him to post it.
(he laughed at that!!!!)
It is the last few days in there and while we were all fasting.
What powerful stuff. I'm going to skip a lot of the stuff we already know.
Here we go...
7-12 Saturday- I have been fasting for two days now. I am praying and believing God to take care of me. I need Him on days like today more than ever. The TV is on and showing a movie about a rappers life. Drug dealing, murder, prostitutes and robbery. I am not only a prisoner of this parish, I am a prisoner of having all this stuff forced on me. I get concerned about those who are searching for God and get pulled into the activities that go on here. I hear them telling me the desires of their hearts and then get pulled by a thug mentality. Mostly out of fear. I talk to these guys and they are good deep inside. They have dreams and care about others. They give to those that need and lately, a lot have come to PC.
PC, tonight at PC I spoke about resting in Matthew 11. We had almost half of the tier there. It was a great time of prayer. Afterward, a lot of fellowship. It was unusual fellowship. Not in a bad way, a very good way in fact. At the end, I noticed one of the guys went to his cell and put his head down and cried. This is something that isn't normal for them due to getting more harassment. I went in and began to talk to him. I asked if I could pray for him and he said yes. Some times I feel these guys are afraid to say no to me. Like maybe I would put a "curse" on them. But after I got done praying, they always feel God is taking care of them and feel better. He was approached by the thug, which came to PC by the way, and he apologize to him.
As I was walking away, the new kid asked if I would pray for him. He followed me to my cell and along came another thug behind him. I call him "Goldie Locks" (he has long dread locks) I asked him to stay and pray with us. I felt this was the only way that I could get a chance to pray with him and he said yes. After we were done, he had tears in his eyes. He hugged me and told me he needed that. I said, everybody needs God.
When we have a powerful prayer meeting like that, it effects the whole tier. God has really blessed these men. I am very proud of so many of them for standing up for Christ.
I wish I could be here and have the heart and faith of Paul. We have such a great time in the Lord, but then the down times get harder and harder. I just want to go home.
7-13 Sunday- I finished my fast around midnight. Three days of hunger and prayer. It was good.
We got 6 new roll ins today. The noise got a couple levels higher. Tonight they are all getting acquainted. They will talk all night.
7-14 Monday- I am so ready to come home. Today was a slow day. As always, talking to you was the highlight of my day. I pray that tomorrow is my day to get out.
It is the night before court. This time tomorrow I could be sitting at Shawn's and talking to you. I am not as nervous as normal. I normally would have a rapid heart rate and a little chest pain. I have to just let it happen.
Well, there you go!
Days just prior to release, God dedicated to the hard core "thugs" to get into their heart.
No, we will truly never know the full impact of all this.
Lord, I can't wait to meet the men that you called to yourself through the hardest thing we ever had to live through. Thank you Father for all you have done.
PEACE BE STILL - AND THE OCEAN OBEYED |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| Praise God,that got hold of the hard core guys.He did it just in time.Sends chills down my spine and it's July.Praise God that Scott is home and this ordeal is behind him.God will surely use you and Scott even more b/c of what you guys have endured for Him & through Him. |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Well we see a couple things at work here - a. What fasting does. Isaiah 58 - breaks the chains! b. God giving a great harvest before Scott (Paul) leaves. The thing about God making a hole by letting Scott go, is His Love and Care for those men didn't leave with Scott. So He will fill it. And He holds us all responsible to pray and see that is done. We will have to do this by faith for awhile. c. The man. Calmer then normal. Incredible accuracy in his "hearing" the Holy Spirit. Honest. Faithful to the end. A good leader. d. A great encouragement for me personally, which I don't want to express here in fear of it might be taken in the wrong light. But it was a GREAT blessing for me. I am sure there are others who equally have been touched by the Lord in this assignment. Well done thou good and faithful servant/s ............. We must never forget that it is men ; human beings we are talking about here. They must not turn into the "forgotten man"! BB-xoxoxoxoxox |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Not one of them will be forgotten by either of us.
Even though I was not there- they are so embeded in my heart. |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Novels are fiction. This far from it.
This is God's reality of walking in Him |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| If this was my assignment, they can't be forgotten by me either ......... |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Nope. Your guys there in the church there got some letter writing to do too.
We got names to give out. Who is game???? |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| What a wonderful work, God has allowed Scott to be used as a mighty warrior! Praise the name of Jesus! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| I will definetly ask them ----- |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| MIGHTY ARE HIS WORKS |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| Amen! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Strange.... Isn't it?
Thank you Father God that it's done. |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| I reckon there's a book inside here Bubb's. And no, not a fiction book, but a book that could touch so many hearts and minds. And who knows, in the right hands it could become a film. Now isn't that a food for thought. So you and Scott get tapping on that keyboard. |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Bar- LOL yup!
OMGosh Stevie- I don't think so. LOL But that's funny |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| If you say so Bubb's, but I beg to differ, ;-) |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| LOL... we'll ask Scott! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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I agree that a book -- or at least a movie that could be on regular television so everyone could see it -- and then, of course, a website, would be in order. If these men who have seen your husband's journey could continue to touch base -- even over the internet -- perhaps they'd be able to stay stronger in their own steps with the LORD. I know it sounds too big and crazy -- but why couldn't this be the beginning of an even mightier work of God? :) Don't despise the day of small beginnings. ;) You just never know what God has in store for you! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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LOL you guys are nuts... I don't think the movie is what God has planned.
That is more worldly glory - little g- that is not what we want.
But Yes! Grams... you just never know.
It's building- it's coming- the doors are opening-
He will direct our paths.
What a mighty God we serve! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Wow....
This one was just amazing to read...to see how God was just setting it all up. Setting the scene, so to speak. I am still in such awe of this whole thing...it's like....is this real? YES...it is! Oh how AWESOME is our God!!
Just keep seeking HIS Will....I know you are. I know you both are. He alone has guided this whole thing...I don't reckon He is going to stop now!
Mucho loves!!!!! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Things are in the works that we never would have thought possible.
Keep watching... We will keep posting
God is directing this orchestra and we have no desire to be out of tune.
(LOL- I like that analogy) |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Val.. I keep doing that! What? Really?!?!? This is what your doing Lord?!?!?
It's amazing.
*muah* |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| AMEN!! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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I can see you bub"s and Scott on Tv sharing this to all the nation of the world..The Book I will buy it from you guys..and I would get enough to give to the library in jails to read. Glory to God amen..reach out more then ever..Love the last note as restore share this all unfold.
Amen Mrs W |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| Selah. |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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Wow! This is so hard for me to see. I can't believe the support and reactions to these letters that you counterparts in Christ have given! You all are an answer to prayer. I needed your prayers to get through all this. I am not the only one touching lives here. You here on MC have changed lives inside. A lot of these men haven't been to far away from home, so, to know that they were being prayed for by men and women all over the country and over seas, that just blew their minds.
They asked me so many times this one question--"Do you know these people that are praying?" "Why would they do this if they don't know you?" This opened the doors to explaining Gods love and How we are Citizens of Heaven. Christians stick together.
Just a couple of guys from my tier were in court on the 15th and when they saw how Shawn changed the hearts of the Customers and the DA, it spread like a wild fire. They say that Christian are very unusual people. Isn't that so true? I am so glad that we are unusual. I am not of this world, I am here for just a season. Our lives here is just a "smigget" of time compared to eternity. Stop and think about that. Is it worth losing your life through eternity for short term pleasure (sin)? If that was all over my tier so fast, think about how fast it went to the other tiers.
I love Jesus and when I pray now, I close my eyes and fall into Jesus' arms. He holds me up and hears my prayers. Bubbles, that is why you are blessed with all these wonderful Brothers and Sisters. They are our family......I can't wait for our family reunion!
By the way, you all would be in the book and the movies......could I get you to sign this release of name and location? LOL |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| Sorry, I didn't check spelling before I sent that....nor did I read it first.......Oh! I love you my beautiful wife........! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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This is God's story - He has the copyright -- You'll have to ask Him! :) |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| Yeah he does! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| I just, love, love, love you!!!!!! THANKS!! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| I love happy endings! Now for a New sequel! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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God's got it in the works BT
Ima- your so cute! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| amen praise god that those kind of people are coming to the lord and i am still sad and u need to read it on becky's page ok i left my story and a comment to her i love u all i'm crying and i'm hurt and depressed |
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| July 21, 2008 |
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wow I miss so much when I cant get online waaaaaaaaa
Prasie God for His Works!!
FEAR is something that held me captive for tooo many years!!!
PRAYING
love & Blessings |
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| July 21, 2008 |
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| Poor Bub! |
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| July 22, 2008 |
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You have no idea how much I am praising His name! It will be nice to have him home but he has done such great and wonderous things. Evertime I would see a letter I would read it but not necessarily comment. Too personal for those who have been locked up. Just cried and prayed. Ya know.
I am just too happy for you
Love you and Praising his name. Blessings |
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| July 22, 2008 |
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| I always love to look back and see how God we moving..... even when I didn't see it at the time. Glory to God!!! |
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| July 27, 2008 |
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| I guess being in there wasn't a mistake. God knew what he was doing. Some people get so caught up in feeling that someone was wrongfully accused when God is the one who is in control. Just ask Paul and Silas, and Peter. Ask Daniel and the three Hebrew boys. God bless you brother. This is far from over! |
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| July 28, 2008 |
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As I read this and pray... I am put in mind of the Vows Father led me to take before HIM in 1984 I believe NOTHING happens by accident, when we have surrendered our ALL to HIM:
Lord, I give myself to You; I give my life to You. I want to be your End-Time Handmaiden/Servant. I feel Your call; I believe I was sent To do the will of my Father. I will take orders from You. I will submit to You. I will let You break my will. I will not seek for comfort Nor for high position, Nor to do what I want to do. Mine is the humblest task, Or the most dangerous task; By the grace of God, I will do it. I will sleep where You want me to sleep; I will eat what You give me to eat. And when I have nothing, I will not complain. If I go to prison, I will rejoice, And I will praise You Because You've been to prison for me. I love You, Jesus; I thank You for calling me, And that You want me, And that You can use me; And all I can say is, "Send the Fire And burn up the sacrifice. Fill me with Thy Holy Spirit And give me a double portion of Thine anointing.
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