I met James in one of my small groups. In these groups the guys would tell us their personal stories. Each story was full of painful experiences that most had never told anyone else. James's story was particularly gripping. He had been a witness to his fathers rages and violent attacks on his mother and siblings. One day he attacked back and soon Dad moved out. He shared that he dreamed every night of the different ways that he could kill his father. "Mrs.Crain," he said," I just can't do this. I love Jesus, but I can't forgive that man." I knew that we just needed to pray for God to show James His love and His power. He agreed to just ask God to make him willing to be willing to forgive. A few weeks later, James showed me a letter that he had written his dad. "Dear Dad. I have always hated you for what you did to us. I am a Christian now and I need to forgive you even though you were a terrible father. .James. "James, do you think that you could change any of this to be softer, I said." "No. Mam," he replied. We prayed over the letter and he gave it to his case-manager who was able to find the right address. I knew it was a miracle that he could even write this much. James got a letter back from his dad." Mrs. Crain, thank you, thank you, I heard from my Dad. He is a Christian and he asked me to forgive him. He wants to come see me" Wow! Isn't God amazing. There is more. A month later when James's dad did come we found out that the dad had a business and offered James a job when he got out of prison.His business was music production and James was a talented musician. God is still in the business of miracles.
Do you have miracles in your life? Today or in the past. Please let me know about them because they build my faith just like James did. Our God is Amazing.
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I love you mom. I'll have to think about this one.
Jennifer, this is a wonderful story and evidence that God is in the business of healing hearts and wounds. I am so thankful for you and all of the encouragement that you offer the inmates. I pray that God will continue to bless you with good health and a long life to proclaim His word.
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