This was much like my baptism.  I had a few stints in jail.  The last one, back in 2005 was it for me.  I was done.  I was tired of probation, drinking, drugs and everything else in between.  I had a visit from someone who was a minister.  It was a surprise because I had worked with him at a local restaurant but didn't have any idea whatsoever that he was a minister.  He showed up to visit me one day and prayed with me.  I received my first Bible that day.  I remember taking it back to my cell and reading Revelations and being blown away by it.  As it would turn out, one of the other inmates was very well versed in the Bible.  We started having Bible study everyday in the block, we would switch from his cell to mine and believe or not the study group started growing.  We started with 2 but it would vary day to day to 5 or more people.  One day I decided to fast and pray to God because I hadn't felt anything spiritual.  I needed substance.  Well I got it!  I had my first experience with my Heart Chakra opening.  It was amazing!

From that point forward I was in prayer almost all day.  I was talking to God no matter what I was doing.  I was studying scripture and praying.  At one point I submitted a baptism request.  I remember being in our study group, the main block door opened, you cant mistake that heavy door lock unlocking and hearing the squeal of metal as the hinges opened,  and then hearing my name, "Herschel Robinson, come on out and grab a towel".  I KNEW what was going to happen and I couldn't have been more excited.  My adrenaline was pumping full blast!  I was escorted to the garage where a horse trough had been set up, filled to the brim with water.  This wonderful old woman, frail as frail can be had me get in, I spoke with her, reciting word for word, I pinched my nose and as I sit hear typing, I can feel that cold water rushing over my face and body.  As I broke the surface and stood up, my body was struck by lightning.  I often compare it to being plugged in to a live 220V plug.  Every square inch of my body was alive with electricity!  This was the first time I had ever experienced something on such a huge level.  This experience is why I've decided to come back to Christ.