1 min readGathering an ArmyWritten by: Anonymous PrisonerThis is my prayer for men and women living through mass incarcerationWhile the public is sold a dream of the state's attempt at rehabilitation We live in a world that is out of sight and out of mind, stripped of our identity We have tried everything, lost all hope, and exhausted every remedy Stand up, take courage, and know there is only One that we should fear He has been watching from a distance, waiting for you to shed tears Once broken, repent and turn to Him Your hope returned, when you turned from your sin Murderers, idolaters, thieves, and every treachery is what He seeks. Turning blasphemers and tyrants to Kings and Priests Out of captivity, He gathers a force Who are afraid of nothing, not even the sword Out of pride and shame His Holy Army emerges With weapons of patience and humility, they will be victorious He uses a discipline, set aside for His children Captivity is a process that He uses to build them So I say to all my brothers and sisters in fetters and chains Rejoice in afflictions and know He will produce hope through your pain Continue to stand in adversity, and seek the One Who can physically deliver you, to your daughters and sons Bars will rust and corrode, chains will be broke Unjust laws will change and you will bring hope Back to your family, you will bring light Because He is the way, the truth, and the life
Written by: Anonymous PrisonerThis is my prayer for men and women living through mass incarcerationWhile the public is sold a dream of the state's attempt at rehabilitation We live in a world that is out of sight and out of mind, stripped of our identity We have tried everything, lost all hope, and exhausted every remedy Stand up, take courage, and know there is only One that we should fear He has been watching from a distance, waiting for you to shed tears Once broken, repent and turn to Him Your hope returned, when you turned from your sin Murderers, idolaters, thieves, and every treachery is what He seeks. Turning blasphemers and tyrants to Kings and Priests Out of captivity, He gathers a force Who are afraid of nothing, not even the sword Out of pride and shame His Holy Army emerges With weapons of patience and humility, they will be victorious He uses a discipline, set aside for His children Captivity is a process that He uses to build them So I say to all my brothers and sisters in fetters and chains Rejoice in afflictions and know He will produce hope through your pain Continue to stand in adversity, and seek the One Who can physically deliver you, to your daughters and sons Bars will rust and corrode, chains will be broke Unjust laws will change and you will bring hope Back to your family, you will bring light Because He is the way, the truth, and the life
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