Nights like tonight I can completely forget I am in prison! On a night like tonight, my focus is completely off myself – my circumstances – my problems – or even my requests. On a night like tonight, my heart, soul and mind is with Jesus!
We had a sweet surprise tonight. The most amazing thing I’ve seen since I’ve been in prison.
First of all, we had already planned on today being a day of fasting (more on that later). So to end my day with this gift – left me utterly amazed!
Yesterday a memo was sent out that we were having a concert tonight. But this was no ordinary concert… no joke if they didn’t bring us a real artist – Addison Road. And no joke that she sings my FAVORITE song – “Hope Now.”
And no joke that the lead singer was my friend Jenny from high school! WOAH!
We were both shocked to see each other there. I couldn’t believe she was Addison Road. She couldn’t believe I was in prison!
And we had an amazing night. Her songs touched me to my core! Maybe because this had already been a powerful day of prayer. Maybe because God’s hand was so heavily upon us tonight that it was impossible not to feel His touch.
I stand in awe at this special gift that God gave me tonight. I couldn’t ask for a better Christmas present (other than to be home of course.) But being that I am here – God truly showed up tonight! Just like He’s been doing so much lately.
I always wondered what it would have been like to go to my 10 year high school reunion. And I think that it would have been just like it was to see Jenny tonight! Smiles – tears – hugs – and God’s Presence!
It was beautiful.
And I am grateful.
Randi,
I love your blog. I just joined Jenny’s blog not that long ago and I love listening to Addison Road. The story about her performing in the prison where you are led me to your blog and yours really touched my heart. Sometimes things happen in life that we can not understand – but I feel everything does happen for a reason. Somewhere along the way you were lead down a bad road but that road has made you a stronger Christian- it helped you to lean more on God. I can not imagine exactly what you have gone through, but I am praying for you. I hope you will not have to serve to much longer in there and that you will be reunited with your loved ones. I love that you turn to God through everything. Keep leaning on Him and remember Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I pray for your future and that God will keep carrying you through this and I wish you so much joy peace and happiness this Christmas Season and every day. xox Can’t wait to read more of your blogs. God be with you. God is with US. Emmanuel!!
All My Love,
♥Audrey Cason
ps. I do not know if you are allowed to be on facebook. I have a little Coffee & Bible Study group would love to have you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffeebiblestudy/
Hi Randi … Robyn from Hope Shows (the organization who coordinated Jenny’s show at GFCI). 🙂 At the time of the event I was in transition to a project in Michigan, from which I returned at Christmas. I’ve been working on a web redesign of HopeShows.com the last few weeks and just reposted the posts from our event with you all. In revisiting Jenny’s blog on the night, I was reminded of the link to yours.
Just want you to know how often you come to mind and I’m happy to read you’re out … and employed! 🙂 Interestingly enough, I had just decided I would contact the prison and see if I could visit you. But since you’re out I’m wondering if you’d be willing to share a little more with me about your thoughts on the night, how things played out following the event and what suggestions you might have for future events. I’d love to chat or email.
I’m going to spend a little time reading some of your other posts. God was so present that night we spend with you all. I’m so thankful it played out for you and Jenny like it did … R