I Found Jesus On The Jailhouse floor

Now, he broke the chains that bound me
And now I'm free
Today I'm right where momma
Prayed I'd be
I'm down on my knees
Now I believe
What momma knew for sure
He's King of kings
Lord of lords
I found Jesus on the jailhouse floor.

I like this song, and see the jailhouse floor as a metaphor. A jail is a form of prison, and we all have issues in our lives that can imprison us. Debt, pain, disease and temptation can all bind our lives. And many times we have to hit rock bottom before we find or remember Jesus. Sadly too, we tend to only go to Jesus when we are in need, on the jailhouse floor. Jesus wants to be in our lives always, not just when we need something.

We all have that friend or family member that only calls when they need something. If we only go to Jesus in our times of need, are we any better? Along with your concerns, share your joys with Jesus. Shoot up little "Thank you" prayers when things go your way. Pray humbly when in need and pray joyfully when you have a praise.

It makes no difference what you've done
You've a friend in the One that I adore
The King of kings
Lord of lords
I found Jesus on the jailhouse floor.

Remembering that Jesus is my friend and not just a "get out of jail free card" is... on this cowboys mind.



(George Strait: I Found Jesus On The Jailhouse Floor)