“This is what the LORD says—he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters … See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:16, 19 (NIV)
I love this time of the year. We take a little time with our families to relax, unwind, and marvel at what God has done in the past 12 months—all the ways He has showed up when we needed Him to, and everything He has taught us along the way.
As a ministry, PFM takes stock of all the challenges God has brought us through since our founding. Like the people of Israel remembering their redemption from the land of Egypt, we recall how God brought Chuck Colson out of prison and gave him a ground-breaking vision … how over and over again God has brought us funding and favor with officials so that the work can continue to grow … how friends like you have partnered with us over decades with your faithful sharing of time, prayer, and resources.
We also look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that 2015 holds. God is doing exciting new things. He is truly making “a way in the wilderness” for prisoners, families, and all those affected by the cycle of crime and incarceration.
As you start a New Year, I’d like to invite you to adopt a new habit: Join the Prison Fellowship Prayer Team, a growing community of prayer warriors committed to paving a smooth road for restoration by interceding for specific needs of the ministry and those we serve. Check it out today.