“It still drives me to this day to join God in His work and to be able to understand what He’s doing spiritually, supernaturally—how He’s orchestrating things.” —Matt
When Matt felt the unexplainable inner stirring, he had just begun serving his 25 years sentence. He was attending a revival service at his Iowa prison—an event similar to what Prison Fellowship® now calls Hope Events.
After Matt gave his life to Christ at the revival service, it took a mindset shift for him to fully comprehend the new direction of his life. Eventually, Matt’s passion for his newfound faith leveled off, and sometimes he battled doubts.
Despite his questions, Matt didn’t stray from his mission to learn and become a better person.
Matt specifically credits a study by Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson for moving him forward. The subject was shame and carrying past burdens. Matt was struck by his inability to forgive himself for the crash while at the same time realizing he was forgiven by God through Jesus’ death on the cross.
Prisoners are hungry for hope! You can reach them this Easter with hope and unconditional love found in Christ through his death and resurrection. Thanks to a special matching grant, your gift today will double up to $40,000. Will you help us change the lives of twice as many prisoners?
