Some of the best things in life have happened to me when I’ve become desperate enough to reach out to God. One of these occasions took place over twenty-seven years ago during the lowest point of my life.

The following is a letter we received around Christmas from an inmate. We get a lot of letters throughout the year, and I rarely share them, but I felt compelled to forward this one with those of you who pray for and support this ministry.

“One of the reasons I sold drugs was so I could send money to my mom in prison,”

Although thankfulness should be a daily lifestyle for all who belong to Jesus Christ, I am a huge fan of having a holiday set aside where we think about and focus on what we are thankful for.

So far, I have talked about some of the benefits of working, some truths about getting work, God as our provider, and how to get a job if you do not have one. This next point is critical in moving forward successfully, and although it is a simple instruction, it can be the most difficult to consistently accomplish.