Ciara and Russell Wilson Spread Love Behind Bars At Miami Prison

Photo Courtesy of Instagram (@ciara)

Ciara and Russell Wilson made a visit to the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami, Florida, where they brought hope and joy to over 300 incarcerated people.

The couple was invited to the maximum-security prison by the organization God Behind Bars, which works towards connecting prisoners and their families to Christ through local churches.

The couple, along with the organization’s team, led a worship service for the inmates where they sang and prayed together.

Wilson read a bible verse before handing the mic over to Ciara, who led the congregation in song. She then shared a message about God’s love and forgiveness, which brought tears to the inmates’ eyes. The couple also performed “Way Maker” alongside the church band and the entire congregation, spreading God’s message to the prisoners.

Ciara and Wilson’s visit left a lasting impact on the inmates, as the organization shared a video on their page on Friday of one of the inmates singing with the couple, which received applause and praise from the entire congregation.

“27 incarcerated men gave their lives to Jesus inside of a maximum security prison. 300 incarcerated men filled the prison chapel to hear a word from @dangerusswilson… Many of these men are serving life sentences in prison, but now they will be spending LIFE with Jesus. It is hard to put words into what happened but it was a night of UNITY, PRAISE, and SALVATION! We will never be the same! God is bringing revival to prisons! Jesus is doing a NEW THING.”

In another post, the organization wrote, “During worship inside of a maximum security prison, @dangerusswilson brought this incarcerated brother up to sing…As the band began to sing Jireh, he began to sing…The whole room of 300 inmates were in shock when they heard his voice. You could feel the environment of the room change,” they wrote, alongside the moving clip. “The presence of God filled this prison chapel as these incarcerated men Praised, Worshipped, and cheered. We will never be the same after this moment. God is working behind prison walls. Jesus still has a purpose and plan for each and every man in that room!”

Ciara and Wilson have always been known for their philanthropic work, and their visit to the Everglades Correctional Institution is yet another example of their giving spirit.