Have you ever been to prison, or know someone who has? We always kind of just put those people off to the side and don’t even think about them. Like God said in Mark 2:17…”On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Those that are sick, need that help. We’ve all made mistakes, and praise God that if you have accepted His Son, they have been forgiven! That’s the best restoration ever!!
Take a look at Jonathan’s journey, and see how God helped him in his walk. Share this with those that need to hear it and be sure to save the link below to continue watching the amazing series!
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About the Series:
For years, Jonathan has been in prison. As a result, he has missed milestone moments with his family. He wasn’t there for his daughter’s first day of school or a thousand little experiences with his wife and as a father, he is devastated to be separated from those he loves most.
Jonathan has been looking forward to his release from prison for over a decade. So many life events have been missed and he is now ready to be with his wife and kids again. Of course, this transition isn’t going to be easy. The odds are against him: with over half of prisoners returning to prison within two years, Jonathan is aware of the challenge set before him.
Still, he is determined to take the skills he has learned into the world outside of incarceration and stay there, helping build the community that he is part of for years to come.
Prison Fellowship presents The Restoration Series: Jonathan’s Walk, a 5-part documentary film series following one man as he re-enters his community after 15 years in prison. It demonstrates in imagery, powerful storytelling and social interaction what it means to be human and the shared need of all people to see communities restored.
Though America is home to only 4% of the world’s population, we house more than 20% of its prisoners. Recidivism–the tendency of a criminal to reoffend—is out of control. The Restoration Series tells the story of men and women who have experienced The Academy, a revolutionary in-prison program that is combatting incarceration and recidivism head on.
About Prison Fellowship:
TO SEE ALL AFFECTED BY CRIME RECONCILED TO GOD, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. – Prison Fellowship believes that a restorative approach to prisoners, former prisoners, and all those affected by crime and incarceration can make communities safer and healthier. Our ministry is founded on the conviction that all people are created in God’s image. No life is beyond God’s reach. As Christians, we believe that Jesus — Himself brought to trial, executed, buried, and brought to life again — offers hope, healing, and a new purpose for each life. He can make even the most broken people and situations whole again. Through an amazing awakening to new hope and life purpose, those who once broke the law are transformed and mobilized. They can then serve their neighbors, replacing the cycle of crime with a cycle of renewal.
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I’m inspired to watch this after reading your post! You are so spot on, it’s easy to dismiss people rather than to help, but those who are most down on their luck truly need us to care more.
Yep. The main thing is that they need to be wanting the help. There are those that aren’t open to that, and I pray in the future, they change.
This is a much needed program and I hope more are developed to help inmates successfully merge into society and create happy lives. Thank for sharing this and getting the word out.
I agree Grace. If we’re able to help those that are willing, it will make a difference in the society! 🙂
This is really interesting to share. I think that there should be more help and love for everyone.
I agree – thank you for stopping by, Daisy! 🙂