Day 6
So often we are unaware of the effect of the care we share with others. The gentle word of encouragement or the kind act often makes a massive difference. That is also true in prison where there are many such kind acts from fellow prisoners, staff and volunteers. Some may think that it is not easy to see the presence of Christ in those who have committed offences and hurt others. However, those who work in and visit prisons will know that there are many times when the suffering and the love of Christ are clearly seen in the lives of prisoners. Jesus yearns for people to turn to him and change direction for He said, ‘I am the Door’ through which true life can be found. We are all challenged by Jesus to see Him in the face of those who are in prison for He said, ‘I was in prison and you came to visit me’. As we pray for prisoners, He asks us all, ‘Can you see me, or are you just looking?’
Prayer
Dear Lord, you said, ‘when I was in prison you visited me’. Enable those who are imprisoned to know and feel that they are not forgotten, that God loves each and every one of them. Enable all those who work in prison to support those who feel lonely and unloved - that they would know that God is with them and loves them.
