Spiritual Survival Guide
6: Keeping It Going: Moving Beyond Survival Mode
“The main things to keep in mind as you live as a Chris- tian are to pay attention to what’s going on, to live differ- ently from how other people are living, to answer ques- tions that people ask you, to reach out to and encourage people whenever you can, and to point people toward the cross.The Christian journey in prison is like a wilder- ness: we were slaves, we’re liberated by Christ onto an unknown path; the cross empties us of all our props, and then Jesus leads us through the wilderness into life with God and freedom in Christ.” “Basically, it’s better to do your time with Jesus than not. Turn your cell and time into a university. Don’t get so caught up in the prison gossip, and pointlessTV shows.” “Strive to have a truthful relationship with God. It takes time and discipline to want the relationship. God will give you blessings that you would never believe possible. And in turn, your other relationships will thrive as well.” “The legal system is a long and slow process.There are two things a long-timer has to have: faith and a strong prayer life.There are going to be a lot of matters that will go on outside these walls with your family that you will not be able to help them with personally.This is where your prayer life will help a lot.” “Take one day at a time and don’t focus on the things you can’t do. Check out these Bible passages today: Isaiah 26:3; John 14:1- 27; Philippians 4:6-7.” “This is Jesus’ boot camp. My education made my cell get bigger; my perspective was elevated by the grace of God.”
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