The Story Has to End with Victory

Written 5/19/12 by "Sam"

I took a hot shower and washed my county prison uniform with a bar of soap and an empty trash can.  I laid down to and started to dream of my future, looking up at the ceiling with my hands behind my head.  I had an inner peace, that is unusual in a dorm-like cell, crowded with seven other convicts.  One was serving 25 years for attempted homicide.

The peace came from above, and I started thinking to myself that I can do, and get through, everything.  Everything that happened in my past, prepared and lead me to this exact time and the story has to end with victory.

I had to be beaten up so badly from drugs, alcohol, sin and failure to reach such a bottom, where I had to rely not on my selfish ways, but belief that Jesus died for my sins.  God forgives me and has a purpose for my life.  I feel the enemy is waiting for me, doing push-ups and checking ammo.

When I leave this prison, I will have to be more prepared, especially with my higher power.

Romans 8:28 - "We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them."

I now have a purpose and it is to simply live by spiritual principles and help others.

A Danish proverb:  What you are is God's gift to you.  What you do with yourself is your gift to God.


*minor edits made for anonymity