My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The biggest prayer request among both inmates and volunteers last night was peace around this election. Our country has been through the wringer for years with all the rhetoric and divisiveness across all channels of television and social media. No matter which way the election turns out, our God is still on the throne. HE alone determines what will ultimately transpire in our world according to His plan.
In chapter 2 of his book, Daniel said, “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for He has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.” (Daniel 2:20-21) God’s chosen people, the Israelites, experienced both good kings and bad kings in their history – why should we be any different?
One thing is certain – as Christians, we must set the example for our world and our local communities by following Jesus’ commands to love one another (John 13:34) and even love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). This is especially important in these contentious times within which we live. And while we’re praying for them, why not also pray for the requests below?
Thank you all for your diligence in lifting up the men and women in prison every week. Your prayers are a wonderfully loving way to reach out to neighbors you may never actually meet (but maybe one day in heaven). God bless your week!
Grace and Peace,
Rick
Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):
- John– that God will return us to our families.
- Ron– eventually get me back up state (prison), it’s been a month already.
- Drake– to not be double-charged for the same crime in 2 counties. Also for the conversion of all my family members, and for there to be more community and friends among us.
- Ross– that my application would go through and work out to get me back home to Florida, and reach my max out date in April. For everyone in here, their families, their health, and their court cases. For those going home to have a good journey.
- Joey– for my time in here to be a speedy process, and that I can come out a better person.
- Mark– thankful for volunteers spending their time with us.
- Jose G– for the election tomorrow, for our nation, and for the salvation of every sole in this facility. Also want to lift up 2 relatives with lung cancer – John and James.
- Dan T– for the Lord’s choice to get into the White House, and for a good witness opportunity with my brother-in-law, that He would accept Christ’s love in his heart.
- Troy– that I get out on Thursday, and for the Outley House in Philly.
- Warren– that we not be discouraged and trust in the Lord.
Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service)
- Deron– for the volunteers and what they have going on in their lives, and for the men on the block that couldn’t make it out tonight, for my kids and my mom to stay safe.
- Jeremiah– for my children, and for people in my corner helping me out.
- Don– my daughters, and to undo the negativity experienced through the week. Also thankful for the volunteers.
- Brian– for forgiveness, strength, understanding, and freedom.
- Andy D– peace in our nation after election, that people can see past this and love each other.
- Matt R– for men and women incarcerated throughout the world. It’s a broken systme, pray that they get fair treatment – God watch over each of them and protect them.
- Deron– for victims of wars in the middle east and other places and the terrorist activities happen all over. My brother is in the Army – please keep him safe.
- Ryan– my friend Mike has a friend who was in a bad motorcycle accident and lost his leg. Pray for healing for everyone involved. Also for people suffering in seemingly unfair circumstances, that they would trust God.
- Troy– not feeling well tonight, pick me up with strength and healing.
Prayers from Onesimus Prison Ministries
- Continued blessings and provision upon our faithful Chaplains and their families- Jack, Rhonda, and Heinrich.
- Please solve the prison staff shortage and resolve high turnover which all impacts volunteer opportunities and overall religious programs at the prison.
- God bless each member of the prison staff, each inmate, and all of their families.
- May those recently released be faithful to Your guidance, receive Your protection, and constantly seek Your guidance in their everyday lives. Please be with those headed to state prison as well.
- Blessings that all needs be met for the various Aftercare ministries across Chester county, and that they would be able to continue operating and helping former inmates and everyone who comes to them for help.
If you’d like to find out more about mentoring and discipling a man or woman coming out of prison, drop us a note at outreach@onesimusministries.org.
These weekly prayer requests are also posted on our website – https://onesimusministries.org/category/weekly-prayer-requests/
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