One morning, as I prepared to begin my workshop, Don’t Let Limitations Stop You, I looked out at the audience and noticed it was made up of younger and older male inmates. These men came from different religious, economic, and social backgrounds but were all eager to learn how to reach their goals.
This wasn’t my first training session at this federal correction institute. The first time I volunteered there was for a job and career fair to help inmates prepare to reenter society. After the event, a few of the inmates requested that I return to the prison to lead personal growth programs. This was a surprise to me, but I happily accepted the offer to continue my work to help the inmates gain different life skills
When I hold these training sessions, the men are engaged, ask great questions, and share their insight on the topic at hand. And my heart is filled with joy. I have been blessed with an opportunity to help people who need a chance to rebuild their lives.
I never envisioned myself conducting workshops within a prison, but God did. We never know how and where God is going to use us to serve others. I’m just grateful that He knows where we are needed and how to get us there. When I first came to this prison, I thought I would be volunteering for one day. Now, a few years later—and thanks to God—I am still helping this population and truly enjoying the experience.
