note:
" Remember those who
are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are
mistreated, since you also are in the body."
Hebrews 13:3
AS a Christian I am called... & we are called collectively, and individually, to CARE about our prisoners...some who are wrongfully jailed or even wrongfully executed, others who are actually guilty as a matter-of-fact, but nonetheless still deserve a certain amount of care and especially PRAYER...; NOTICE the Bible doesn't say "remember those who are wrongfully in prison..."; it mandates care & prayer for all prisoners regardless of the wrongs they committed, and the harm they may have done. YES we condemn harmful actions in general and according to specifics as well, and ask our justice system to do their job accordingly, but apart from that let us ALSO remember these prisoners in PRAYER, and for those who have the ability to also visit with them and minister to them personally in prisons.
I recently (4/22/13) read a list of people who were CONFIRMED to have been wrongly executed, ie. they were determined to have NOT committed the crime for which they were convicted and sentenced to death. This TOUCHED my heart and reminded me of the importance of paying attention to what is happening in the justice system, and NOT turn a blind eye or think it's "too much" or too overwhelming for simple people such as you and I. We MUST pay attention to these matters, as able, in a civil manner. Read newspapers, even attend trials at times if it will help you be aware...and especially more conscientious about matters of "justice" or "injustice" ...
I will be periodically posting thoughts, articles, prayers, etc here ... -vk-
