Friday, October 20, 2017

Prepare Yourselves for a Brighter Future

Closing remarks for graduation ceremony for Moral Recognation Therapy (MRT) class on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF)

By Chaplain Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D.
Copyright (c) 2017


President Abraham Lincoln


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Good morning.

On behalf of Deputy Warden of Programs Tonya Toomey, I want to congratulate each and every one of you for this fine achievement. You should all be proud of yourselves for what you have accomplished.

When I see you working and striving for success, I’m reminded of a story I heard about a country boy in Kentucky. He grew up in poverty and had few options but many limitations to having a good life. Even so, he spent his time reading, writing, and learning. He didn’t have the opportunities that some people had, but he had determination. He didn’t have much money, but he had dreams.

And one day someone asked him why he spent so much time hitting the books, and he replied, “I will prepare myself and someday my chance will come.”

Do you know who that little boy grew up to be? He became a lawyer and later, President Abraham Lincoln.

He prepared himself and his opportunity came. In completing this course, you have prepared yourselves for a better life. And I can assure you, your chance will come. So as you move forward, I want to encourage you to keep studying, keep learning and keep growing. Take a few more courses. Earn another degree. Read another book. For in doing so, you are paving the way for success and great opportunities. Keep up the good work. 

God bless you!

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ROSCOE BARNES III is a writer, chaplain, historian, and former newspaper reporter. He is the author of more than a dozen books and Gospel tracts. For more information about his work and history, see his Personal Profile here or visit his website: http://www.roscoebarnes.net. Connect with him on Twitter (@roscoebarnes3) or by email: roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com.

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