These verses can inspire women in prison and lift their spirits as they cope with the daily challenges of prison life.
EMPOWER WOMEN
Psalm 46:5—God is within her, she will not fall.
Proverbs 3:5-6—Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Matthew 5:6—Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Luke 1:45—Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!
Romans 8:28—And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Philippians 4:8—Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:13—I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
RETURN TO BIBLE VERSES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY INCARCERATION
LETTERS FROM INSIDE
"Letters from Inside" is a blog series featuring incarcerated women at Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee, where Prison Fellowship® runs one of its Academies. Hear from women who are not only serving time for crimes but are now trying to live their lives for Jesus behind bars.