VL - Issue 42 - January 2022
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WHAT NOW?<br />
I’ve Accepted God’s Salvation.<br />
Now What?<br />
PERHAPS AFTER READING the stories in this magazine, you’ve surrendered your life to<br />
Jesus. Congratulations—it’s the most important decision you will ever make! But you might<br />
be wondering, now what? Here are five ways to ensure spiritual growth. Remember, the<br />
Christian life is a journey that brings lifelong transformation.<br />
1. PRAY. Talk to God about everything and listen for His response. You don’t need fancy<br />
words, just a sincere heart.<br />
2. STUDY THE BIBLE. God’s Word contains all the instructions we need for life. Get into<br />
a Bible study and discover new revelations daily. See below for free resources.<br />
3. GET BAPTIZED. Although baptism is not a requirement of salvation, the Bible<br />
clearly tells us that we are to be water baptized after salvation. Baptism symbolizes<br />
our dying to sin and being raised to a new life in Christ Jesus (Romans 6:4). Prison<br />
restrictions may make immersion by water difficult, so get creative and let the Holy<br />
Spirit reveal how you can take this step of obedience until immersion is possible.<br />
4. FIND CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. Join a local congregation of Christ-followers. If<br />
incarceration makes attending church difficult, fellowship with other believers the<br />
best you can. They will help you stand strong and keep you accountable.<br />
5. TELL SOMEONE. Share your decision to follow Christ and tell them what He has<br />
done for you. And then, tell us! We’d love to hear from you.<br />
RESOURCES<br />
Below are opportunities for free Christian-based<br />
resources for both English- and Spanish-speaking<br />
inmates and chaplains. When you contact the<br />
addresses below, tell our partners <strong>VL</strong> referred you.<br />
VICTORIOUS LIVING<br />
Personal correspondence, quarterly devotions, and subscription<br />
to <strong>VL</strong>Mag for prison inmates only. Bulk copies of <strong>VL</strong>Mag<br />
available for jail and prison libraries at chaplain’s request.<br />
PO Box 2751, Greenville, NC 27836<br />
2ND OPPORTUNITY<br />
Reentry and employmentreadiness<br />
programming,<br />
and job and housing<br />
referrals for inmates<br />
in jails and prisons<br />
upon request.<br />
970 N. Oaklawn Ave.<br />
Suite 302<br />
Elmhurst, IL 60126<br />
CLI PRISON ALLIANCE<br />
Personal discipleship studies<br />
by mail for inmates in jails<br />
and prisons; free Christian<br />
books and Bibles for libraries<br />
at request of chaplain or<br />
authorized personnel.<br />
PO Box 97095<br />
Raleigh, NC 27624<br />
RESCUED NOT ARRESTED<br />
Free NIV Bibles, Bible study<br />
correspondence course, and<br />
NIV Life Application Study<br />
Bible upon completion of<br />
study for inmates in<br />
jails and prisons.<br />
PO Box 90606<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85066<br />
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP<br />
SUMMIT<br />
Bring world-class<br />
leadership training<br />
and tools to your facility<br />
through The GL Summit<br />
and GL Network. Write to<br />
GlobalLeadership.org.<br />
PO Box 3188<br />
Barrington, IL 60011<br />
34<br />
WWW.VICTORIOUSLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM<br />
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