This is beautiful!! I did 7 years behind the fences In some ways to some people it's harder to live for Christ inside than outside. Praise God I'm still outside free and Jesus is still Lord. 15yrs later
@@biragaba May the Lord strengthen you in every way. May His peace protect you from evil. And may His life fill you with joy unspeakable and full of glory!! He hears you as well!! He knows every thought you think and the number of hair you have. He sees you. Trust and believe, trust and believe🙌🏼🙌🏼
You can blame religion for that. People seem to have their own ideas on what they think a Christian should do and how they should act and when that doesn't line up with their "beliefs" they condemn you. Nevermind the fact that your relationship with God and bringing souls to christ is more important. That's all Lecrae has ever done. It's just he chose to reach people that so called Christians seem to forget about
Fat Samurai, you are correct, no one should instantly doubt that Lecrae is a believer in Christ. There are many that jump to conclusions because they see some of the things he says and does on social media. And while that is not fair to Lecrae, we want to also be fair to some of the people that have legit concerns about some of the things he has said in interviews, etc. over the past few years. They fall into two categories 1) Lecrae has made some indictments against the churches in general that may have some real implications, but again it generalizes. He spoke as if believers in the church are legalistic or weren't doing enough in the communities. This was a bit unfair to say in public interviews with unbelievers (who don't understand spiritual things according to 1 Corinthians 2:14). There seemed to be this underlying thought that Christian action should be separate from sound doctrine (which flies in the face of Ephesians 4:11-16). Lecrae might not have meant it that way, but it came across that way. Listen to him rightly tell someone in this video to find a good church when he gets out. This is sound, loving advice, but you can't at the same time bash churches because they're not doing what you're doing. 2) Lecrae's love for the lost is great, but sometimes it translates (in public interviews anyway) into him not always proclaiming the gospel when he as a chance (Romans 1:16) or promoting himself. There is this philosophy that being "real" means we don't act "churchy." Yet sometimes being "real"we can subtly float into worldliness, which 1 John 2:15-17 and James 4:4 warns against. Now please don't read this and think I'm saying Lecrae is worldly, but there were times he presented himself this way in the way he conducted himself in interviews. This is the reason there were other rap artists that reached out to him (as far as I know) to address it because they didn't want him to be tempted by the ways of the world. That is a legit concern for believers because this is a spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:10-18). I've preached at a homeless shelter in my city many times; I can be relate-able and real in my love, but I also have an open Bible (or verses I quote) that connect their real world actions with the truth of scripture. I'm not saying Lecrae doesn't do this, but again, just based on social media, he shows love that could be from even a lost person. Our godly love is much more powerful, and more so because we have the Word of God, which is powerful and sharp (Hebrews 4:12). There are other concerns as well, but I will end with this: Quick judgment against Lecrae is not right. But Biblical judgment based on things he may have said or done is fine because it isn't meant to bash, but to exhort and encourage. Yet when Lecrae's fans hear this, they automatically think people are being pharisees. No, they have a concern about a Christian man who is in the spotlight, and the spotlight can be dangerous. We are God's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10) and faith without works is dead (James 2:18-26), but our works should never be separate from our theology. Theology isn't the enemy of a Christians' works, but the driving foundation of it. We are sanctified by the truth of the Word (John 17:17), therefore our words about Christ, God, the church, the lost, etc. can't be unbiblical while we are serving Christ. There were times Lecrae said and did some things that didn't line up with scripture completely and other believers were rightly concerned. Be careful not to lump every critic in the same camp: that they all think Lecrae is not a real believer. Some believers pray that he isn't tempted and that he represents Christ well. Shai Linne addressed some of these problems in his song Random Thoughts 3 and many thought he was bashing, but if they listened carefully, he had concerns. Thanks for reading and may we all as Christians serve the Lord with gladness.
@@lorenzo7842 I understand your defense against Lecrae, but that is a general statement you shouldn't make. There are Christians all over the country that minister to the lost in the same areas as Lecrae. And if another Christians is concerned about Lecrae based on something he said that doesn't line up with scripture; that is legit. The Bible is God-breathed and sufficient for all believers (2 Timothy 3:16-17), Christians are to study it rightly (2 Timothy 2:15) and check it to make sure what someone is saying or doing is correct (Acts 17:11). Not everyone in the church doubts Lecrae's faith or love for the lost, but they can rightly judge (by the Word of God) if he says or does something that doesn't line up with the Word out of concern. Our good works as Christians can't be separate from our theology. That seems to be the "new" way of thinking and it is not correct.
Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ Matthew 25:34-40 NKJV bible.com/bible/114/mat.25.34-40.NKJV
Hey lecrae you might not see this or answer it but thank you for impacting my life as a Christian I love your music and your music has helped me come closer to God thank you and God bless you have a good easter
I know he left like he was preaching to the choir performing for fellow Christians, but let me tell you, his songs made me take sin more seriously, want to be bolder, desire to get more involved in missions and want to draw closer to God! 💖
I was sitting in Hutchins State Jail almost 10years ago now, and Lecrae came in with his father in-law (who was an AMAZING man btw) to perform for us in a little multi-media room playing tracks on an old school tv/dvd player....I was blown away! I just wanted to post this to tell everyone..this is not a one time thing....the man has been visiting prisoners for DECADES! Keep doing your thing Lecrae! Thank you for giving to the prisoners....I'm one of the few that made it out and stayed there. On a side note: It SUCKS when the basketball gets loose and pops on the razor wire....Sure way to make some hardened, grown men cry!
if anyone noticed they didn’t come to preach to them, think they were above them! they just sat with them spent time with them and loved on em as another human being! got to know who they were etc. this is phenomenal!
This is why I love Lecrae. He truly LIVES the word! We can say whatever we want but how you live, and what you do for Christ ultimately shows WHO'S you are.
I thought you went to jail! I was like waaaaaaaa? When it popped up on my phone! But I should have known he was just doing the lords work.😁 God bless Lecrae your a great person keep doing amazing and wonderful things👍🏻
God is on the move 🙏🙏🙌 it's not about what Lecrae is doing it what God is doing in each of us. The cross in our lives are hard no matter if we're locked down or not it's letting God renew your mind and walking in his light... 116 forever! 🥰😍
I wouldn't have expected anything less.. I have been following and supporting your ministry and work for about 10 years now.. I have always felt the true heart of God in your music, interviews and your work.. May God continue to keep your team healthy and your faith keep you energized for the purpose.. God bless
Kinda confirms where God wants me to go which is in prison ministry i feel the Lord putting it on my heart and I pray he guides my steps thank you Lecrae for everything your doing keep it up! I pray God uses you and blesses your steps to show and guide these people to Jesus.
Thank you lecrae. Always being torch of christ.. serve the people and share the God love for them I will pray for you brother... Love from indonesia...
Thank You for taking the time to show love and letting them know there is still hope and they are somebody. My cousin told me to look this up. Thank You for blessing them with your presence. What your doing is awesome!!!
I listened to your music when I was doin time in prison out here in Cali.. Your music is helpin people out from the burbs to the penitentiary bro that’s fa sho.. I send my love bro! YESHUA OVER EVERYTHING
Lecrea I pray for you and all young men that are in the Lord that God continues to use you all and continue to impact young men out here. The devil is really out to destroy the youth and young kids. God bless you brother!!!!
Thank you, Lecrae for your heart for the prisoner. My late husband served over 14 years in and out of prison before I met him, and then he gave his life to Jesus Christ and became a minister to share the Good News to those who are lost. He loved unconditionally, and after what he had experienced and lived through, he was able to reach people that others could not. It has been 2 years since he went home to be with the Lord, and I know he heard "Well done my good and faithful servant." May God bless you abundantly, cover you in His protection and provision, increase your discernment and strength in the Lord, and cover you completely with His host of Heavenly Warrior and Ministering Angels. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Praise the Lord brothers and sister in Jesus Christ our Lord. God takes the broken and foolish things of this world to confound the wise. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. God has saved my life from an indefinite death by a suicide attempt and has preserved my life through all of the foolish things and situations that I have placed or found myself in during my life. Now as a born again follower of Jesus I give the Lord a limitless standing ovatation for how awesome, gracious, loving, powerful, and mighty He is and all of His wonderous works of His hands. Praise the Lord Christ Jesus for His faithfulness and love. Amen and Amen.
Lecrae... beautiful you are.. This is an inspiration to me. Thank you for the heart you have and stay blessed up! Keep giving out the light in a dark world!
Inspiring Lecrae. You speak to people in a relevant and relatable manner. Bringing together the sacred and secular. Keep using your God given gifts brother and inspiring people like me to think out of the box and how we spread the word and the culture of God.
Inspiration my brother.... keep on keeping on. It’s our jobs as Christians to encourage you to brother in your efforts, it’s not easy being on the front line doing what you do. Devil is hard after you and wants to see you fail, so as your brother in Christ I pray for you and your path that God has put you on. May your voice and words be fresh and a constant reminder to the lost how great our God is...
I was able to attend this same unit. I served 17 years 3months. I made parole with 9 months left on my sentence. The unit was a refuge for me.. I already was blessed to overcome many struggles through God before I got there. I came with 15 years etc already done....byt been home 7 years Dec 2 dec........even when we fail ...God still prevails..
Lecrae. please continue to influence the prison system, because encouragement is needed to endure all that comes at you inside prison. Thank you so much!!!
Lecrae I have never met you but your soul calls to me, through your music and your beautiful personality. I would truly be blessed to be I nthe same room as you. There aren't room any people, especially males that carry themselves the way u do. In fact u one of a kind. That radiates off of you into others. Than kyou for blessing us.
The title of this video scared the mess out of me! But I went to his concert 2 weeks ago and it was awesome. He stayed after the concert to speak to ppl and took pictures. I regret not talking to him but it was a good to see him in person.
I went to high school near this prison. Always passed it without giving it much of a thought. So happy to see that the souls inside are finding life and hope in Christ. Thanks for seeing their value and bringing a smile to their faces @Lecrae and crew!
Lecrae, This really blessed my soul. "For when I was in prison you came and visited me... When you do it for the least of them you've done it to me." -Yahshua the Messiah (Paraphrased) #116
My City Htown!! I've done prison reform ministry but the most we can do in the women's prison is pray for them confined to a room. I love how he's really able to sit down and interact with the brothers and sisters in Christ. This is amazing to see and what Christ is all about, where everyone can be themselves loving God! "Imma break the devil with that wood grain wheel": yasss!! Real Houston for ya !!
I did a little time, not hard time but I was incarcerated long enough to wake me up and seeing this is amazing. Hats off to you all for taking the time you go pour in to these guys, they need it now more than ever. For them to know you guys care enough to come see them I know touches their hearts. God bless you all for what you do.
Dang bro you still putting it down love you bro I was so honored too be able too talk to you bro back in 2007 in Sacramento ca at the "No weapon youth fest" That's was way before you blew up bro. I still have the autograph you have me bro you brought everyone bro The cross movement when they were still together. I remember I told you my friend was a hug fan of you bro and I called him on my old school cell phone and you talked too him bro. We still talk about tell this day bro in 2019 and that happened in 2007
Hey, Lecrae. Keep doing what you are doing, man. I mean like you out here in the prisons, trying to get God into the midst of things that people forgot and you stated that. And you out here, trying to get the real message about God, bruh, I respect that, fully. Shout out from Jamaica. God bless, man.
I'm staying at a shelter & I had the same thoughts. Its definitely eye opening. While we complain about work or our spouses there's some lonely ppl who can't find work or hold a job & wishes they had your life & someone to love & love them 😔
Im thankful for the person of these brothers! That they know they dnt hav to be superheroes or superstars but that they can simply BE as the Lord has made them to be. Loved the vid 🔥🔥🔥
Jesus said when I was in Prison you didn’t visit me. Great Job Lecrae. My husband & I (as Pastors/Wife-Chapel Volunteers) go to 2 Prisons monthly taking the Good News Gospel. We see men get saved, healed, released back into society, become preachers, pastors, husband’s, etc. Keep up the good work. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️ Their lives matter too.🤗
