“Merry Christmas”, “Happy Christmas”, “Joy to the World!” It is a time of year when we expect and hope to feel joyful. A time of laughter and fun as we meet with loved ones, exchange gifts and fill up on festive food.
There is much to be joyful about but it can often feel short-lived or leave us feeling deflated, as reality doesn’t always match up with our expectations.
But imagine how much harder it must be to feel joyful when in prison. You are away from your family, perhaps dealing with the guilt of past actions and kept in poor conditions, sometimes for many years or even a lifetime.
At Integritas, we believe that Jesus Christ and his offer of forgiveness and hope can bring joy to even the deepest, darkest prison cell on earth. It is a joy that does not depend on external circumstances.
Through our work, we hope to show every prisoner that regardless of their past, they matter and they have value. They do have a reason to be joyful.
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We hope that whatever circumstances you find yourself in this year, you too may know this joy this Christmas season.