Despair Turned Me Toward God (Continued)


wisely as you can and work toward developing a relationship with God. Take advantage of those volunteers from area churches that come into the prisons to offer their spiritual guidance and     support. It was in this way that I personally met  Chaplain Mario.
   When you return to the outside, there will be   further hardships, doors slammed in your face,   

people that will treat you differently, and difficulty in re-establishing yourselves in the workforce. However, maintain that faithfulness, and doors will be opened for you. Never give up and never lose that faith. God does offer second chances, not only with eternal life, but for your life on this earth.

- Released inmate (Ohio)   

Never give up and never lose faith.

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