“The UNICEF reports that across the world, there are more
than one million children entering the sex trade every year and that
approximately 30 million children have lost their childhood through sexual
exploitation over the past 30 years."
“Belgium, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, the
Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey and the United States are countries ranked “very
high” as destination countries of trafficked persons (UNODC, 2006).”
“The sex industry in the Netherlands is estimated to make
almost $1,000,000,000 ($1 billion) each year (UNECE, 2004).”
This past Friday, I attended a Human Trafficking Awareness
event. The Women’s Ministry of Oak Pointe Church Milford, held this as their
theme for their Christmas party. The woman who spoke shared 3 final tips, in
which, the final one was “Share at least one thing you have learned tonight.”
In a few weeks, I will be headed to Bangkok, Thailand and
will also have a layover in Amsterdam, Holland on my way to Spain. These
two cities are known for their “Red-Light Districts”. While my main purpose in
visiting these cities is working different conferences representing the Jesus
Film, it’s also sobering thinking about going to these places, knowing full
well millions are enslaved to this sick industry. Knowing this industry is also
in neighboring cities across the States is somewhat surreal and heart wrenching!
Please join me in praying for restoration, freedom, hope and
justice for these people.
James 5:16 “…The prayer of a righteous person has great
power as it is working!”
John 8:36 “So if the Son makes you free, you shall be free
indeed.”
Proverbs 31:8-9 “Open your mouth for the mute, for the
rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the
rights of the poor and needy.”
www.ijm.org
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