When I was in Prison, the DAB changed my life. YOU changed my life.
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christophercwaggonerPrayers: 8Requests: 1
February 21, 2023 at 6:34 pmBack in 2020 I was incarcerated at Thurston County Jail of Olympia, Washington. My beloved friend & brother, James (aka Joyful James), had put mine and a couple other friend’s information on the DAB prayer request line. The response to those requests was tremendous, and my friends and I received correspondence from across the world.
For that we thank the DAB Community. It cannot be understated how important such a gesture is to someone who is incarcerated. Many of us incarcerated individuals found the path to crime and punishment through drugs, death and despair. Seemingly without end our worlds fell apart around us like the house of cards that they were. When this happened, we were left in desolation. Many of our relationships with family and friends were destroyed in that process. It is a lonely place, and receiving a letter at Mail-Call meant a lot to us. These small gestures were symbols of hope to me that I could have more. That I could be a part of more. If it wasn’t for the transformative process of Prison (along with these simple gestures and spiritual guidance) I would be dead today. But no, instead of death God has granted me a beautiful life, which I am ever so grateful for.
Since my release about 2 years ago, God has worked very quickly in my life. I have kept my eyes open, looking only for omens of His purpose for me. Those omens have sent me in a beautiful direction. I now work with more than 150 incarcerated individuals (that number grows every month) in 30 different States. God has placed Authors, International Advocacy Leaders and Acclaimed Documentary Directors in my path, He has shown me (I believe) my purpose. To help others find salvation from their suffering and help them find their purpose. Help them find their voice. God has given me so much love in my heart to give to others that I never before felt was possible. That overflowing love is a sensation I can only describe as pure, and fluid. It is uncontainable.
In the simplest of words; Love is freedom for the soul.I now recognize where those seeds of Love were planted, they were planted one letter at a time. From people who didn’t know anything about me, but who were willing to love me until I could love myself. I still speak with Tysin (one of the recipients who is still incarcerated in Prison for the next 4 years) and he feels the same as I do. I cannot wait to see what God will do for him, as your prayers have moved my life in awesome ways, I can only imagine what those prayers will have done for him.
If you are ever interested in sending letters to inmates again, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have guys in every form of spiritual awareness. Some with very little or no relationship with Him, some who are familiar with the Word, and others who are in their own rights, Spiritual Leaders like Eduardo Botello (aka Eddie Scriptures) who mentor younger prisoners around them. Every one of these guys, even Eddie, benefits from letters. It reminds them that they are a part of an even bigger family than they know. That they are loved. Most importantly, it encourages them to keep moving forward and seeking His purpose for them.
May God bless you for your kindness,
Christopher Clinton WaggonerartsydolphinPrayers: 101Requests: 3
February 21, 2023 at 7:31 pmWhat am amazing testimony. I’m so glad you shared.
christophercwaggonerPrayers: 8Requests: 1
February 21, 2023 at 8:03 pmThank you, His blessings come to me through your kind words.
indianajenniferPrayers: 145Requests: 28
February 21, 2023 at 8:12 pmWhat a beautiful testimony. Praise God! I pray that your work will lead to the transformation of many lives. God bless you.
christophercwaggonerPrayers: 8Requests: 1
February 21, 2023 at 8:23 pmPraise God, who saw fit to speak to me through all of you. His infinite Love opened my heart.
trixelina2Prayers: 1015Requests: 85
February 21, 2023 at 11:26 pmyaaaay. amen 💜
christophercwaggonerPrayers: 8Requests: 1
February 22, 2023 at 10:34 amI would like to thank these people in particular (and the many others), I pray that God has done wonderful things in their lives; Joyful James His Little Cherie Danise Denise P Jeannie God’s Smile Christina P. On Eagles Wing’s
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