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Friday, May 16, 2014 To hear an mp3 recording of the PrayerLine, click here. http://media1.imbresources.org/files/198/19879/19879-108970.mp3 “Remember the prisoners, as though you were in prison with them, and the mistreated, as though you yourselves were suffering bodily.” (Hebrews 13:3, HCSB) Hi, this is Eleanor Witcher of IMB’s prayer office, lifting up those in prison. A Basotho woman’s life before Christ was filled with pain. Even her name, which meant “something that is thrown away,” was a reflection of that pain. A worker first met her when visiting a prison for women. She was only 19 years old. Pregnant, alone and in labor, she attempted to deliver her child by herself. Her efforts resulted in the death of the baby. Afraid and with no one to turn to, she threw the baby away, not knowing that someone was watching. She was charged with murder. After hearing the message of salvation, she cried out to Jesus for forgiveness and found freedom. Tears were shed as she received a new name that means “a small gift,” but they were no longer tears of fear and uncertainty.  Two years ago, Lydia* witnessed to a Kabyle Berber prison inmate named Cara*, who was then transferred to another prison. Cara later returned for medical care, prompting Lydia to visit her. Cara is in the final stages of cancer, but recognized Lydia right away. As Lydia listened, prayed, and talked about Jesus, Cara stated that she was among those people to whom God could never extend His grace or forgiveness because of the horror of her crime. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Lydia saw the Lord meet Cara in the depths of her heart, where Cara finally found release as she placed her trust in the Lord Jesus. Lydia said goodbye to her with a sense that she would not see Cara again in this world, but Cara’s smiling, peaceful face was assurance that they would meet again in heaven.  * Please pray that the many seeds planted through Lydia’s visits in the prison will bear fruit and give praise for Cara’s salvation.  * Intercede for this Basotho woman that she will bear witness to other prisoners. * Ask God to encourage those who visit the prison in your community. *pseudonyms

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