“I renewed my mind in prison”
Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect.
David L. says:
Before and during my first five years of incarceration, I had no renewing of the mind. I spent days aimlessly going about my way with the sole purpose of becoming a better criminal. But it wasn’t until I reached my lowest that I was able to have that renewing of the mind. Oprah calls it your “Aha moment,” but I call it your “Prison Moment.”
A Prison Moment is when you come face to face with your actions for the very first time. It is when you deal with the real you and know that this is your defining moment. A compelling moment where if you don’t change you could die a physical, mental or spiritual death.
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Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on January 15th, 2010 and filed under Hope, Your Stories, God's Sovereignty.
