After last Saturday night, never again could I say I did not
know.
Awe-struck and overwhelmed I sat hearing story after story
and statistic after statistic on the everyday reality of human trafficking all
across the world. I was enlightened and
left with a burden to pray, pray, and pray for those who have found themselves in
this awful situation.
Stacy, Anka, and Vicki are just a few of the names that
still run through my mind, as well as the many mind boggling statistics that
were shared that night. One statistic
stated that over 800,000 people are trafficked internationally each year, which
is just one reason that human trafficking is now classified as worse than the
slave trade years ago.
The biggest eye opener was hearing how common trafficking is
right here in America. I don’t write
this to scare you but rather to bring AWARENESS! The organization (Pearl
Ministry) I have now connected with believes that awareness and prayer are two
of the biggest solutions.
After hearing these horrific stories I was shocked to find
out that over 90% of those who find a way out, willingly go back to
being trafficked.
What? Why?
It’s simple.
They have become brainwashed and accustomed to being a
victim. They have NO self-esteem and
think they are worthless and deserve to be treated in this way. Their minds are completely subjected to those
who are controlling them. They have
acquired a new “normal” and anything outside of this, is scary in it’s own
right.
BUT there is hope!
Those who experience a significant encounter with Jesus, rarely return! We also heard testimonies of individuals who
trafficked, who had radical encounters with Jesus and are now working to be
part of the solution!
At the end of the night, as we were praying for human
trafficking in Myrtle Beach, I could see first hand what a spiritual issue this
was and how vital the power of prayer is!
Like William, I now know too much. I have heard too many sad, movie-like stories
and I want to be part of the solution. I
believe our children will look back on this epidemic and wonder if their
parents were part of the solution or choose to look the other way.
Today, I am not choosing to look the other way. I am choosing to pray, and if and when God
wants me to use me in some capacity, I will be ready.
The statistics are staggering, the darkness around this
problem is growing and it must be met with overwhelming LIGHT! If you know
Jesus, YOU ARE THE LIGHT!
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