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Another Day At the Jail - Acts 16: 19-34

A jailer has never two similar days never knowing what will be next I should know for that's what I do way back in the days of no text There were these two prisoners two Christians Paul and Silas by name I was on night shift there one night looking after them but never the same Out of the blue, they started to sing there's a green hill real far away without a city wall, the Lord crucified that message was for me that day Then the jail doors broke open I thought they had fled away as an earthquake hit the place but that one Paul cried we stay Fear gripped my heart I need God salvation came deep inside did not fail my lights came on shining bright believing on Jesus right out of jail So another day at the jail but what an amazing day my whole family came to Christ with God's promise came to stay (Writing a creative poem about the prison experience of St Paul & St. Silas speaking from the Jailer's perspective, in Acts chapter 16: 19-34) ("But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers. And when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are Jews, and they are disturbing our city. They advocate customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to accept or practice.” The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely. Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.)

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Date: 3/23/2023 12:24:00 PM
You continue to inspire us readers on soup, well done my friend Gordon, I hope you arr well. I have been very involved in our business, but miss commenting, exchanging and communicating with all my friends on soup. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/23/2023 2:06:00 PM
Thanks Jennifer, Glad this inspired you, trust your business is doing well. My health is better now after being diabetic in November so I've lost over a stone in weight which the Dr is pleased with so don't go back for 6 months. We are just back from a week in the sun at Fuerteventura which was really good and got a good tan as well. Blessings always, Gordon x
Date: 3/18/2023 7:12:00 AM
I liked your point of view, Gordon, very creative and at the same time, inspiring:) hope your health is alright:)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/18/2023 11:02:00 AM
Thanks Jo, Glad you found this inspiring and creative too. My health is better now after being diabetic in November so I've lost over a stone in weight so the Dr is pleased with so don't go back for 6 months. We are just back from a week in the sun at Fuerteventura which was really good and got a good tan as well. Blessings always,Gordon

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