Changing a system as challenged and quagmired as our prison system, requires a deep shift. It requires the expression of hope, the belief in human potential, and the trust in human creativity to find a better way.
We believe that fundamental to inviting change into our way of punishment, is to invite prayer into our hearts. By taping into the spiritual power of our own desires for a better way to be found, multiplied thousand fold, the Creative Power will be released and new choices will arise. We must want a new and better way, that does not destroy, but builds new lives for those incarcerated, and a new inclusive community of caring.
This campaign began with the recognition that our "prison problem" is a spiritual problem. At all levels, we are not loving our neighbors. So we turned to seeking spiritual answers because the situation is dire, and most importantly to unleash the potential creative powers of the Holy Spirit. You don't put a band-aid on cancer. You don't send a politician down to reform Hell.
We started gathering monthly in prayer and visioning. From this arose simple prayer campaign: "May our prisons become places of healing and peace." A prayer card came next, then an inspirational essay to color the simple prayer with our intentions. There is a two page version focusing in on the prayer, and a four page booklet encouraging us to turn to the true source of transformation for help.
Way has begun to open for circulation of these ideas, prayers and materials through numerous churches, prayer circles and good people everywhere. We hope soon to have someone help us with a web site, until then we have this blog.
Won't you join us in prayer?
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