Jessica Roberts shared her story of being wrongly accused of drug conspiracy and sentenced to serve 27 months in prison in episode 101. If you haven’t listened to it yet, it would be helpful as Jessica refers to her story several times throughout this interview.

While in prison, Jessica realized she was not in control. Her story had many similarities to Job’s story in the Bible. It was clear that God is in control. 

Throughout the stories Jessica shares, you’ll hear her wisdom, humor, determination, passion, and faith. Choosing to return to prisons to train and encourage male and female prisoners strategies for successful re-entry into society is a statement about God’s powerful work in her.

Notable quotes from this episode with Jessica Roberts: 
•	“As long as you have Him on the inside, it reflects on the outside. And you will have the mindset of overcoming, conquering, determination, and just a pressing forward in spite of your circumstances.”
•	“You are judged by the company that you keep. Be mindful. Be mindful of the company that you keep and separate because unfair things do happen in life.”
•	“God is Almighty. The things He can do is limitless . . . We as human beings are limited, but God is not limited.”

Bible verses: 
•	Job 42:12 “And the Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part.”
•	Genesis 50:20 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
•	Romans 8:28 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is not being done – the saving of many lives.”



Connect with Jessica Roberts:
Her website: https://jessicanroberts.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.roberts.3591
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicanicole8726

102: I'm Not in Control. God Is. a mindset interview with Jessica Roberts

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