Verse of the Day, 3/20/10, Saved Life C2C Launch Day, Luke 4:18-19

The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to release the oppressed,
19to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Luke 4:18-19


Since I had become recovered, I have had a vision and longing to take my passion to help alcoholics, addicts, and the chronically homeless to the next level. While serving my 9-month jail sentence, I started helping individuals to study for the exam to acquire their GED. I then started to teach basic literacy to people who could not read and write. I once taught a man who was 60 something years old how to read and write. The local newspaper actually came and did an article about us. I have never seen the article, but I have been told you can find it on the Internet. My heart went out to him; I could not imagine what it must have felt like to go through life not having such skills. But, one thing I did know was how much it hurt, how lonely it was, how desperate I had become, living on the streets. I believed I had found my purpose and meaning for life. The Spirit of the Lord had come upon me!

As I embark on Saved Life:Coast to Coast today, I believe the Spirit of the Lord is upon me…I believe… that He has anointed me to help these lost souls on the streets of America that I will soon encounter…I believe….we will preach the good news to the poor and they will accept it with open arms and open minds…I believe…we will free many souls from their current states of bondage…I believe…the blind will see that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life…I believe…the oppressed will rise….I believe…that together, united as the Body of Christ…we will proclaim this year to bring grace, mercy, love, and forgiveness to the poor and needy of society. I believe this in Jesus’ name…Amen

See ya on the road,

Jason

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March 19, 2010
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Verse of the Day, Luke 6: 20-21

“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours in the kingdom of God.

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied.

Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.”

Luke 6:20-21

I think it’s fair to say that American attitudes toward the poor– and perhaps not just in America– are mostly disdain and fear. They’re dangerous and different. Sometimes there’s a suspicion that their condition is their own fault, that they’re simply lazy or inferior. Other Americans are more kind-hearted, but prefer not to look at the poor too closely; it’s depressing, and they’re surely not fun people to be with.

These attitudes are a world away from God’s attitudes, as described in this verse. Neediness arouses compassion in God– and action.

We may think: “Of course God loves the poor; he loves everybody.” But it’s not so simple as that; God’s character is presented as a model for our own. If God values the poor, we have to think about what that means for us.

Help us to help them! Donate today! Anything helps! Thank you! See ya on the road!


February 3, 2010
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  • Saved Life: Coast to Coast

    We are launching a nationwide homeless awareness ride titled “ Coast 2 Coast: A Mile In Their Shoes”. We are launching from the Jacksonville Beach Pier in Jacksonville, Florida on March 20, 2010 and finishing at the Santa Monica Pier, just outside of Los Angeles, California. A journey of approximately 2,800 miles. We plan on doing this in a 7 month timeframe. But once I reach California I may continue on a new journey wherever God leads me. I am not stopping until I am convinced I have made a difference in the way people view the poor and needy of society and become willing to do something about homelessness. Did I mention that I am doing this on a bicycle?

  • Our Purpose and Mission:

    1. Encourage people to ask themselves, “Am I doing enough?”
  • 2. I want to better understand the life of the homeless in America, and to see, firsthand, how their needs are being met, directly and indirectly.
  • 3. To encourage Christians to “Live Out Loud” in whatever way that God is asking them too! Encourage them to let faith overcome their fears!
  • 4. To learn personally what it means to depend on Christ and experience pure contentment and confidence in Him to guide me on this journey of awakening.
  • 5. My vision is to and implement our organizational plan for a "Cities of Refuge" Alcohol/Drug Regeneration Ministry to help alcoholics, addicts, and the chronically homeless attain freedom from their bondage and become productive citizens. But moreso, give them a place they can call HOME!
  • I want to challenge people to summon the courage to “live out loud” their faith in God by showing true Christian compassion and gentleness for the less fortunate of society.

  • This is the heart of living a “Saved Life”.

    Are you living it?

  • Who is Jason?

    My name is Jason J. Day. I am a soldier in the army of God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. The Holy Bible is my Code of Conduct. Faith, prayer,and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity. I have a desire to effect a change in our society for the homeless …and all those who are lost and suffering. I have made a decision to do just that, to give the lost an opportunity to hope again! I am determined to succeed! Get involved! We are here to offer light to the lost, encouragement for the weary, and hope for the hurting. We are Saved Life. Keep us in your prayers!

  • See Ya On The Road!