The Imperfect Journey

One of the most difficult things to do in prison ministry is to quantify "results" of our activity as chaplains. I could share with you numbers and data to try and describe what is actually happening on a daily basis, but it still falls short of telling the real story of the day to day transformation that can and does occur.

It is important for us to share REAL stories of REAL people and about their pursuit of God while incarcerated regardless of how messy it is sometimes. For those of us in the trenches on a daily basis we are not intimidated or distracted by the imperfect journey. I recently heard someone say that a follower of Christ is not defined by perfection but by PERSEVERANCE!

Here is a snapshot of that journey from the inside:

" The Lord has sent me a blessing, I was completely misguided until my celly came and I realized the importance and his role in my life. He is extremely knowledgeable of the Bible, be it through studies or just common knowledge, and has brought me through some of my hardships. Though he snores like a bear, its David pinned Goliath and I'm winning the fight with the swords you've provided and the armor the Lord has dealt me. Thank you and please continue to pray for my safe return to His sight I'm still studying, but at least NOW I know who GOD is." ---- A.B.

That is the voice of a young man who is on a continuous search for truth and as he continues to ask questions he is being drawn closer to God each and every step along the way.

We have the incredible privilege to see things just like this on a daily basis. It is your continued prayers and financial support that will enable and empower us to continue this ministry in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. Keep praying and keep pursuing for yourselves to know God for who is really is!

Blessings,

Rev. Jim Wilbur, D.Min.
Executive Chaplain