God Answers Prayer
I met with an inmate weekly for one-on-one pastoral counseling for over ten years at the Washington Reformatory Unit. He suffers from mental illness. He was transferred to another prison inside Monroe known as the Special Offenders Unit (SOU). SOU is reserved for inmates who suffer from more than one mental illness. Unfortunately, in the USA most of the treatment for mental illness occurs in prisons.
This inmate was transferred about eighteen months ago. This last month, the chaplain contacted me and told me that SOU approved my visits! God cut through the red tape.
Also, several weeks prior to my approval to work at SOU, another inmate who attended my Bible study and our worship services was also transferred to SOU.
I am now able to meet with both men on Friday mornings! I take great solace in the knowledge that God has called me to care for them and not to cure them.
Thank you so much for your prayers and your financial support that makes the ministry of Opening Blind Eyes possible. A special thanks to all of you who prayed for my recovery from bronchitis and sinusitis.
I also will appreciate your prayers for me as I undergo hand surgery at the end of March.
Rip