Comfort at the Oasis: A Book of Hope and Love Told by Women Who Beat the Odds of Addiction and Prison Recidivism!

By Lunetta Sims

Countless men and women have returned to society after spending time in rehabilitation centers and/or prison to become productive citizens defying the dangers of prison recidivism. This book presents a brief look into the lives of several individuals who have defied the odds of addiction and returning to prison. Read as they share some of what happened to them and how their lives changed drastically. They represent those whose stories have yet to be told sharing from the depths of their hearts situations that could break a man or woman forever. And yet they made it. It was by the grace of God!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 15, 2010
• ISBN: 9781452023755

Lunetta Sims

Lunetta Sims has traveled extensively as a speaker including two mission trips to Georgetown, Guyana, South America. She is an approved volunteer through the TDCJ Chaplaincy Department with twenty years of service, speaking at men and women prison units. Lunetta founded House of Hope – BTH (Broadening The Horizon), a 501(c)3 non-profit home for women coming out of prison and continues to mentor women as they rebuild their lives.

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DEDICATIONS

To God, first, for giving me the call to preach good tidings!

To my children, Savana, Steven (US Army), Willie (Godswill), and

Derek (D-rek: The God Representa)

I am able to see the fruit of my labor in you!

May God continue to bless you and your families!

To the many women and men whose lives have been changed by

the Gospel of Jesus Christ while in addictions and prisons!

To Pastor Virginia Dobbins Wright, LaMarque, Texas. You inspire me every day to be the woman of God that I am called to be!

To Evangelist Linda Wooten, Huntsville, Alabama. My life has gone to another level because of your friendship and I thank you!

To my family and friends who support my visions!

OASIS

A shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a refuge;

a fertile or green spot in a waste or desert

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Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.

Psalm 81:7

Contents

DEDICATIONS

OASIS

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

FINAL THOUGHTS

FOREWORD

When I was asked to write the foreword for this book I was extremely blessed and honored by the invitation. After reading the book I found myself blessed and full of tears of joy. The testimonies are encouraging and faith building, helping us to know that whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world, even our faith. (I John 5:4)

I have known Prophetess Lunetta Sims for seven years and I have great respect for her as a mentor, intercessor, minister, prophetess, pastor and friend in the ministry. We both have a passion for the souls of God’s people with emphasis on the Daughters of Zion to be birthed into their destiny. One dream - individually and now together - is to have homes for women to help rebuild their lives to live the way God has planned for success connected to Him.

Lunetta’s commitment to serve the Lord in His way has also connected us through jail ministry. She was no novice when we met as she was already involved in jail and prison ministry. We now have come together ministering in the jail ministry. She is a very gifted woman, teaching with simplicity and a psalmist in the prophetic with so much more coming from her life in Christ.

I believe through these testimonies many people will be made free from their own hurts and shame. Women and men will arise, and shine, for the light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon them. (Isaiah 60:1)

My prayer for my friend, Lunetta Sims, is to continue to follow God as He inspires you to write. I believe that saying what God has given you will make room for you and bless all who will read and hear what the Spirit of the Lord is saying.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. (Hebrews 6:10)

Minister Debra Shelby

INTRODUCTION

Reality in the mind comes to life

When the world you thought you lived in

Begins to close around you and

You open the door and step out.

You suddenly find yourself faced with you

And not the you [you had become]

Behind that door.