What does freedom mean to you? Have a look at this short film, made for Prisons Week and see what people think…
What would you say if someone asked you that? How do the responses gathered in the film differ?
Whilst the answers vary, all are heartfelt in some way; whose is the most heartfelt response? Which reply chimes most with how you feel about freedom?
The theme for Prisons Week this year tackles the questions posed in the film… what does freedom mean to you and are you free?
Join in with praying with us in the coming week. Download the free prayer sheet to share in your churches and groups.
A bit of background…For forty years now, Prisons Week has prepared prayer literature to enable the Christian community, through individuals and churches, to pray for the needs of all those affected by prisons: prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities, those working in the criminal justice system and the many people who are involved in caring for those affected by crime on the inside and outside of our prisons. Prisons Week this year is from 13th to !9th October - pray with us…
Lord, you offer freedom to all people. We pray for those in prison. Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist. Support with your love prisoners and their families and friends, prison staff and all who care. Heal those who have been wounded by the actions of others, especially the victims of crime. Help us to forgive one another, to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly together with Christ in his strength and in his Spirit, now and every day. Amen.
(photo courtesy of Pablo Heimplatz @ Unsplash)