Imprisoned-Then Sings My Soul Saturday

Today I got to go to jail with Kara.
I was scared and anxious yet a peace that was beyond understanding was overwhelming me. That indescribable peace kept moving me forward and suddenly I realized I was in. Behind those bars that were so visible and concrete. Locked in another world. Yet that peace kept me moving forward with the courage to take the next step. I knew God had something amazing in store.

Isn't that how God usually wows us? First we must step out on faith. I knew I walked into this situation out of obedience to God. It was His plan not my own.

Soon I was surrounded by a group of inmates. There was nothing different between us except these cold bars. Yet, it could have been me behind them. I have made my share of poor choices in life. I have also been behind some self-imposed invisible bars of my own. We were the same. Women created in God's image. Women who wanted more of God in our lives. Women who wanted the chains to be broken so we could start walking in complete freedom from our previous poor choices.

Each woman who attended was precious. They all desired to learn and study the word for themselves. I was so encouraged and blessed as we shared and discussed God's word together. It was like a precious gift from God to me.

So I thought it would be appropriate to post for Then Sings My Soul Saturday at Amy's the song "Shackles". I liked this video. It is for Freedom that Christ set us free. We worshiped together today with this song. It was so great to see them truly worshiping even in their present circumstances. Now that is true worship.