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"My Story" by Ramon Salcido
After the police flew
me back from Mexico to jail in Santa Rosa, a crowd gathered at the jail shouting
"Kill him! Kill him!" It was a terrible tragedy and the whole world
was shocked. I felt that all I wanted to do was die as I had lost all that I had
ever loved.
Then a little girl put a Bible in my cell. I read it and accepted Christ as
my Saviour. Then my heart was flooded with warm waves of forgiveness and true
joy. I felt my prayers were heard and answered. I realized that repentance and
forgiveness are the only way to come to God's kingdom. The Lord has rescued me
from so much pain.
The Bible is a
wonderful book containing God's word telling us of His great love and His plan
for our lives. We know positively that we can have a glorious life with Jesus
(here) and for all eternity an assurance of Heaven.
How much does Jesus
love you? ANYONE can say "I love you." It's easy. However, to really
mean it is another thing entirely. Something extra special must happen to a
heart that makes it sincerely care about other people. Why? What is it? My heart
was cold; torn by shattered dreams. My heart was lonely, hurt and rejected. My
heart was struggling for inner peace, my heart was defeated by wasted efforts to
find lasting love. My heart was pretending to be happy with phony smiles and
words. My heart was running, searching for truth, hope, and comfort. My heart
cried out, "Where is someone to love me; someone to help me and show me the
way!" My heart heard a gentle voice whisper, "I love you. I accept
you just the way you are. Open your heart to me. I am the way, the truth and the
life you're looking for." My heart said, "Yes, I will!"
Something beautiful and extra special happened. Jesus came into my heart! My
heart was flooded with warm waves of forgiveness and true joy. My heart was
washed clean; soothing peace of mind calmed all my fears. My heart changed into
sincere kindness and love for everyone. My heart was free; life forevermore
replaced the dreaded fear of death.
My heart sings a brand
new song, JESUS IS THE ANSWER! What about your heart? Have you received Jesus
Christ as your Savior and heart specialist? We must personally receive
him to be reborn free and clean. The Bible says, "As many as received him,
to them he gave the right to become the children of God, even to those who
believe in His name." We must first acknowledge that we are sinners and
need forgiveness. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of
God." Then confess our sins to Jesus. "If we confess our sins. He
is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness."
Proverbs 28:13 says, "He who conceals his
sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds
mercy".
If you are truly sincere and want a change of heart, find a
place to get alone and pray this prayer, "Dear Father, I know that I am a
sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Christ died for my sins. I am
willing to turn from those sins. I now invite Jesus Christ to come into my heart
and life as my personal Savior. I am willing, by God's grace, to follow and obey
Christ as the Lord of My life."
For God so loved the world that he gave
His only begotten son, that whosoever believes on Him should not perish but have
everlasting life. John 3:16
Ramon Salcido E-79901
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin, CA 94974
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