Risen PriSon Ministry

04/02/2026

Isaiah 1:18 NKJV
[18] “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.

28/01/2026

28/01/2026

Psalms 46:10 NKJV
[10] Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Many of us here know what it means to live in chaos—bad choices, broken relationships, guilt, shame, and consequences we can’t erase. Prison is a place where the noise inside our hearts can be louder than the noise outside.

God’s message today is this:
Be still. Stop running from your past. Stop fighting in your own strength. And know that He is still God—even here.

Bars do not block God’s presence.
Your record does not cancel God’s mercy.
Your past does not disqualify you from His grace.

Connection to Salvation

To “be still” is to surrender.
Salvation begins when we stop trying to save ourselves and trust in Jesus.

Jesus came into a broken world.
He lived the life we could not live.
He died on the cross for our sins.
And He rose again so we could have forgiveness, freedom, and new life.

When you place your faith in Jesus, you may still be in prison physically—but your soul is set free.

“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36)

Application

This week, choose to:

Be still — Take time to pray instead of reacting in anger or fear

Be honest — Confess your sins to God; He already knows and still loves you

Trust Jesus — Believe that He can change your heart and give you a new beginning

Walk daily — Read the Word, pray, and choose obedience one day at a time

Stillness is not weakness—it is faith.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,
We come before You today tired, broken, and in need of Your grace.
Teach us to be still and to know that You are God.
Forgive us for our sins through Jesus Christ.
Thank You that no cell is too small for Your presence and no past is too dark for Your mercy.
Set our hearts free even while we are here.
Help us walk in repentance, faith, and hope.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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26/01/2026

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23

Even in this place, God still sees your heart. Your value is not defined by your past mistakes or by these walls. When you choose to do what is right—whether in small tasks, in discipline, or in changing your attitude—you are not doing it just for people or the system. You are doing it for the Lord.

God honors a willing heart. When you give your best to Him today, He is shaping you for a new future. Your story is not over. In Christ, there is forgiveness, purpose, and hope—starting right where you are.

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20/01/2026

In Acts 16:25–26, Paul and Silas were in prison—beaten, chained, and treated unjustly. Yet at midnight, instead of complaining or losing hope, they prayed and sang praises to God. In the darkest place and hardest moment, they chose worship. And God responded. The earth shook, the prison doors opened, and the chains fell off.

This passage reminds us that prison walls cannot stop God’s power. Chains cannot silence prayer. When we praise God in the middle of pain, we invite His presence. Freedom does not always begin with open doors—it often begins with a heart that trusts God even while locked up.

To everyone here today: your situation does not define your future. God can bring freedom to your spirit before He changes your circumstances. When you pray, when you worship, heaven listens. And at the right time, God can shake anything that is holding you captive—fear, guilt, shame, or hopelessness.

Hold on. Keep praying. Keep praising. The same God who opened the prison doors for Paul and Silas is still at work today.

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20/01/2026

20/01/2026

What To Do If You Don’t Have Any Christian Friends
Scripture (KJV):

Hebrews 10:24–25: “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

You ever look around and realize you’re the only one in your circle who actually cares about God?

You’re learning to love Jesus rightly.

You care about the Word.

You want to grow spiritually.

But your phone is quiet.

Your weekends are empty.

And the people you’re surrounded by either don’t believe, don’t understand, or don’t care.

That kind of loneliness is different. It’s not just being alone, it’s being spiritually alone.

It feels like you’re walking one direction while everyone else is walking another.

But listen closely.

Sometimes the isolation you feel is actually elevation in disguise.

Not everyone is called to walk with you at this level of faith.

Some people can only meet you where they are, not where God is taking you.

And Hebrews 10 doesn’t just say “have friends.”

It says consider one another and assemble with purpose.

That means Christian connection isn’t just about having people around.

It’s about having people who push you closer to Christ.

And if you don’t have that right now, it doesn’t mean God has forgotten you.

It actually means:

He’s preparing you.

He’s protecting you.

He’s pruning your environment.

Because shallow friendships can make you feel surrounded and still empty.

But when God builds connections, He builds them on eternal purpose.

Just because it’s quiet doesn’t mean He isn’t working.

You may not have Christian friends yet,

but you do have Christ.

And when Jesus is close, He always sends the right people at the right time.

Until then, He becomes your closest companion.

Scripture shows this pattern again and again.

David learned to walk with God in the fields before he ever walked among soldiers.

Joseph had to walk alone in prison before standing in palace rooms.

Paul experienced isolation before influencing nations.

Loneliness is not always rejection.

Sometimes it’s separation for preparation.

You don’t need a crowd when you have Christ.

Being chosen feels lonely before it feels purposeful.

So what should you do right now?

First, stop seeing the absence of people as a sign of failure.

God is not punishing you.

He’s aligning you.

Second, let Him refine you in the quiet.

Spend time in the Word.

Build a rhythm with Him.

Let Him become your closest friend before asking Him for others.

Third, stay open.

Pray boldly:

“Lord, send me people who love You more than they love me.”

And He will.

Fourth, stick to our online community where we edify Jesus together.

The right friends won’t just make you laugh. They’ll make you fall more in love with Jesus.

And until they come, and even if or when they leave,

You are never truly alone.

Prayer

Lord, sometimes the loneliness is louder than my faith. I feel unseen and disconnected. But I choose to believe You are with me. Prepare me for the right people. Refine my heart in this quiet season. Teach me to walk with You so deeply that when others enter my life, they add to what You’ve already built. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Blessings,
Johnny Chang​

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18/01/2026

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18/01/2026

How to Know If a Thought Is Conviction or Condemnation
Scripture (KJV):

Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…”

If there’s one thing that confuses almost every believer at some point, it’s this question:

“Is this God correcting me, or is this the enemy condemning me?”

Because thoughts hit hard.

Guilt hits hard.

Shame hits hard.

And in the middle of all that mental noise, it’s easy to panic and wonder:

“Is this the Holy Spirit speaking, or is this just my own mind beating me up?”

Let’s break it down simply and biblically.

Condemnation sounds like a prison sentence.

Conviction sounds like a Savior.

Condemnation says:

“You failed. You’re dirty. You’re hopeless. God is done with you.”

Conviction says:

“You are My child. Come back to the truth. Come see what I already fixed for you at the cross.”

Condemnation attacks your identity.

Conviction reminds you of your identity.

One makes you hide from God.

The other draws you closer to Him.

Conviction lifts you. Condemnation crushes you.

God’s conviction is never heavy-handed.

It never humiliates.

It never destroys.

Jesus said the Holy Spirit would comfort, teach, and guide, not torment.

So when a thought makes you want to run from God, isolate, or spiral,

that is not conviction.

That is condemnation pretending to be holiness.

Condemnation is loud. Conviction is gentle.

Condemnation speaks in absolutes:

“You always mess up.”

“You never change.”

“You’re the problem.”

Conviction speaks in direction:

“This is not who you really are.”

“Remember what I have done for you.”

“Let’s walk in the truth again.”

The enemy yells.

God guides.

Condemnation focuses on what you did.

Conviction focuses on what Christ did.

Condemnation pulls you inward.

Conviction pulls you toward Jesus.

Condemnation says: “Look at your sin.”

Conviction says: “Look at the cross.”

Condemnation says: “This is who you are.”

Conviction says: “This is who you are not anymore.”

The gospel is always the solution, not the shame.

Condemnation leaves you hopeless.

Conviction leaves you grateful.

When the thought ends, look at the result.

If it leaves you feeling defeated, worthless, or afraid,

that is not God.

If it leaves you saying,

“Thank You, Jesus, for loving me even here,”

that is conviction.

Here is the truth you must hold on to:

The Holy Spirit will never speak to you in a way that contradicts the gospel.

If the thought does not align with:

“You are forgiven.

You are sealed.

You are righteous.

You are loved.

You are new.”

then it is not from God.

The enemy tries to use your own mind against you.

He knows that if he cannot steal your salvation,

he will try to steal your confidence.

That is why you must distrust every condemning thought

and go straight to the Word daily.

According to Romans 8:1,

God is not condemning you.

Jesus already took every ounce of condemnation at the cross.

How to Test Your Thoughts Immediately
Ask this one question:

“Does this thought point me to Jesus or to myself?”

If it points you inward, contradicts the gospel, or produces fear,

it is condemnation.

And you throw it out.

Prayer

Father, help me discern Your voice from the enemy’s lies. Remind me that there is no condemnation in Christ, only love and truth. Teach me to reject every thought that accuses and to hold onto every word that saves. Let me rest in the finished work of Jesus and walk boldly in my identity as Your child. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Blessings,
Johnny Chang​

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