Morning Mercies

Each morning, when the sun pours over the horizon, you have an opportunity.

David—who held many titles throughout his lifetime: shepherd, warrior, giant-slayer, King of Israel, and a man after God’s own heart—said it like this when he was talking to God:

“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭143:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

David recognized that each day was an opportunity…

TO HEAR OF GOD’S UNFAILING LOVE. His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23) and His love endures forever (Psalm 118:2). But sometimes, we forget. Most times, we need to be reminded. Just as winter can’t be stopped from blooming into spring, we can’t stop the mercies of a brand new day.

TO TRUST HIM AGAIN. God is good, constant, faithful, merciful, honest, loving, unlimited, all-powerful, and the source of everything that exists. In fact, He can’t not be those things! No matter what we’re facing, we can know that He’s trustworthy. We can trust His character and we can trust His heart.
 
TO WATCH, LISTEN, AND DISCERN HIS LEADING. We can fix our eyes on the God who fixes His loving gaze onto us. Let us echo David’s words: “Show us where to walk…” Let us recognize His promptings, pay attention to His guidance, and listen for His “voice.” 

TO SURRENDER OUR LIVES TO HIM. We can cling to our plans, dismiss His warnings, and fight for self-sufficiency, or, we can give ourselves to Him—fully. When we rely on ourselves, we will never be enough. But when we die to ourselves, we are choosing to live for Him.

No matter how dark the night, the sun rises again. And when that morning light pours over the horizon, you have a fresh opportunity to draw near to the One who loves you.

July 13, 2025

The Trumpet by Bill Burns:

Your advantage is that I am with you to lead and empower you so that you can fight the good fight of faith. If you do this you will win the battles that you find yourself in. Only believe! My desire is that you will live in the victory that I have designed for you. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

Small Straws In A Soft Wind by Marsha Burns:

Do not lose momentum. You can take advantage of opportunities that are presented to you, and in some cases you can create your own opportunities. Keep your eyes wide open so that you do not miss what I am doing on your behalf, says the Lord. The spiritual implications far outweigh natural potential as you continue to focus on the everlasting Kingdom. Revelation 3:8 I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.

New business Idea for Coweta Cty, based in Newnan, GA

This is a high-level concept plan for a state-of-the-art 3000-bed Supermax prison with a connected 1000-bed minimum-security facility in rural Newnan, Georgia 30263.

This design emphasizes security, operational efficiency, inmate productivity, and long-term sustainability.

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Facility Overview

Site Size & Layout

• Total Land Requirement: ~300–400 acres (to allow for buffer zones, expansion, training facilities, and perimeter security)

• Separation: Securely fenced perimeter separates the Supermax from the Minimum, but internal access paths allow controlled movement of inmate workers.

• Zoning: Purpose-built zoning for administrative, residential, industrial, support, and recreation functions.

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Supermax Facility (3000 Beds)

Security Level

• Classification: Level 5 (Supermax)

• Housing: 6 high-security housing units of 500 inmates each

• Single-bed, reinforced concrete cells

• Integrated electronic control panels

• Smart glass for observation and isolation

• Security Features:

• Lethal perimeter fencing with double-redundant intrusion detection

• 360° thermal and AI-enabled CCTV surveillance

• Drone and UAS detection/neutralization systems

• RFID inmate and staff tracking

• Smart lockdown protocols

• Biometric access for all staff and inmate movement

• Segregation Units: Mental health, disciplinary, high-risk isolation pods

Core Buildings

• Central Administration Hub (secure with direct lines to all housing units)

• Medical & Mental Health Pavilion (telemedicine equipped)

• Courtroom Unit (for hearings within facility)

• Intelligence & Operations Center (real-time analytics and AI monitoring)

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Minimum-Security Facility (1000 Beds)

Purpose

• To house inmate workers responsible for internal labor: food service, janitorial, landscaping, laundry, light maintenance, and barbering.

Design

• Dormitory-Style Housing

• Four 250-bed pods with central recreation and education halls

• Freedom of Movement (within the secured grounds of the minimum yard)

• Self-Operated Units:

• Dining/kitchen (feeding all 4000 inmates)

• Maintenance and laundry buildings

• Groundskeeping center

• Indoor/outdoor maintenance vehicle garages

• Barber shop with rotation schedule

• Inmate Industries Building: Vocational training in maintenance, culinary, landscaping, etc.

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Support Structures

• Visitor Processing Center

• Vehicle & Freight SALLYPORTS with layered security

• Fire Suppression & Emergency Center

• Chapel & Reentry Services

• Recreation Yards: Segregated and centrally visible from guard towers

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Technology Infrastructure

• Fully Integrated Control System for doors, lights, HVAC, alarms

• AI-Driven Inmate Risk Scoring for daily operations

• Smart Badge System (biometric-enabled for all movement)

• Thermal & Vibration Sensors on walls and fences

• Energy Efficient Design (solar power + geothermal heating)

• Internal Communication Network (intranet access for staff and select inmates)

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Staffing & Training

• On-site Correctional Officer Academy

• 250+ full-time officers

• Specialized Emergency Response Unit (ERU)

• Therapeutic & Counseling Staff for behavioral management

• Secure Staff Parking with dual-gate entry

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Sustainability and Environmental Impact

• LEED-certified construction

• On-site water recycling and composting

• Agricultural field (maintained by minimum inmates)

• Bee & butterfly gardens to comply with eco-regulations

• Use of local stone and solar passive architecture

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Integration With Newnan, GA

• Employment: Over 500 jobs for the local economy

• Inmate Reentry Partnerships with Coweta County businesses

• Community Oversight Board to promote transparency

• Coordination with Local Sheriff & Emergency Services

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The surname Gómez is indeed connected to prominent organized crime activity in Puerto Rico in several notable cases:

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1. Organización de Narcotraficantes Unidos (ONU)
• A Chicago DEA agent named Fernando Gómez (involved with the Puerto Rican-based ONU gang) pled guilty to conspiring with the organization, which is known for large-scale drug and weapons smuggling and violent racketeering  .

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2. Federal Drug Trafficking Ring Involving Julio L. De Jesús‑Gómez
• In 2012, Julio L. De Jesús‑Gómez (along with Tania De Jesús‑Gómez and Julia Gómez‑Calcaño) was indicted in Puerto Rico for laundering proceeds from a major drug-trafficking operation, part of a broader case against 53 individuals involved in smuggling cocaine and heroin .

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3. Historical Felix “Gomez” Drug Import Scheme (1980s)
• Legal records from the U.S. Court of Appeals include a Luis E. Gomez-Pabon, part of a mid‑1980s scheme to import cocaine and marijuana into Puerto Rico from Colombia via aircraft—an operation rooted in organized drug trafficking .

There are rules and there are penalties for breaking those rules. Obey the former…or pay with the latter!!!

ONU 4LIFE🇵🇷

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🔍 Summary Table

There are things you can do now that have been impossible in the past for a variety of reasons. The doors are opening and possibilities are presenting themselves for your consideration. Be sensitive to current opportunities to move beyond where you have been stuck. The days ahead must be taken one step at a time instead of one leap at a time. Prepare for a methodical and consistent process. 

Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:9

Mark 1:36

A wise leader is one that builds accountability into their faith, family, fitness, finances, and future.