Wednesday, July 25, 2007

TOG Ministry

TOG Ministry stands for "Treasures Of Grace" and is a prison ministry in Haskell, Texas. Some of my Emmaus friends are on the volunteer staff. This ministry provides The Answer Bible to inmates. While reading their newsletter for this month, the below letter from an inmate touched me:

"I’m currently incarcerated in Dallas, Texas. I’m free in my heart and in Christ Jesus. Being here is truly a blessing because I could be dead. And for that, I am grateful. I could still be in my addiction. God is so good to save a wretch like me. I am so thankful for the blessing He bestowed on me. I can’t thank Him enough for His grace and mercy. He loves us all so very much. I just want to say thank you again for any help that you send to help me in my walk with Christ.

Also my birthday is Sunday. Praise God I’ll be 50 years old. There are so many that can’t say thank you Jesus! And may God bless this ministry."
God Bless,
C.W., Dallas, TX

Now, isn't that a testimony? Thanking God for her imprisonment! I think that's what Paul was talking about when he says to thank the Lord in ALL circumstances. I try but it's not always from a joyful heart. C.W. from Dallas thanked Him from deep within her heart. I would love to be involved in this ministry someday...Lord willing. As for now, I only feel led to send money for bibles when He brings it my way.
Bring it on, Lord!

http://www.treasuresofgraceministry.com/

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is an awesome ministry, I have thought about it for a long time, someday when God makes a way for me, I will work with it and Cairos.

Jimi Coplen said...

I worked with these fine ladies for a few years! It is a great ministry. The team is transformed every time we went in - even more than the prisoners! Amazing how God does that! :)