This week I was dealing with an inmate that was volatile and unpredictable. A situation quickly arose where I had to make a decision about how to approach this inmate. If I made the wrong choice, things could go really bad. In that moment, I prayed and made a decision, and things worked out. However, I also knew that I was going to have to see that same inmate the next day. I was concerned. I lost some sleep over it. I woke up in the morning, and I was all set to work out, but I shelved my work out because I knew something more important had to be done – prayer. I was reminded of a verse: 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 I went and opened up the devotional I use, and the subject matter and verse all related to how God can help us in difficult circumstances. I smiled. This was not a coincidence (nor was the thought to not work out that morning – that was the Holy Spirit’s prompting). God steadied me. He assured me He was with me. He helped me to know that He would be heading to the prison with me. The time came to see the inmate and he was emotionally all over the place. He was pacing around, crying, and talking about how he hates when he gets this way because he hurts people. I was able to calm him down and help him. I was also able to enlist the help of other staff. We all helped him. Crisis averted. Everyone was safe. The inmate was better off. God did it all. I have learned through my years at the prison to entrust myself to the Lord’s care. I tell Him what is going on, how I am feeling and what I am hoping for and He blesses me. You may not face high risk situations on a regular basis, but the prescription for your life is the same as it is for mine. Entrust yourself to the Lord’s care. Tell Him what is going on. Let Him know how you are feeling and what you are hoping for. Await His blessing. Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”[b] 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. 6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. 7 Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. 8 From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. – Psalm 3 For Him, Rob