I have decided to join in the stand against human trafficking by joining Dressember. God has began to stir in me a desire for justice for young women all across our world. God began this work in me when my prayer turned into "break my heart for what breaks yours." I learned this is the most fulfilling and terrifying way to pray because I know it is not always the easy road. God broke my heart for orphans as I journeyed to Guatemala in 2014 for 3 months. He also stirred in me a heart for serving others and a desire to share my story with teen girls about inner beauty, value on purity, and a call for modesty. Little did I know I would find a man who had a desire for justice and service as well; in fact that was exactly what drew us close right away was our same longing for justice and service. God is great mighty and truly our best interest in mind when we trust him completely- I am the first to say it is HARD but I get excited to page back thru journals I have written and see HIS plan unfold perfectly.
Back to Dressember... This summer we had the privilege of hearing David Zach, lead singer of Remedy Drive, speak at Power Connection about his journey to help free girls from human trafficking. He shared first hand what it is like to go under cover with Exodus Road into Southeast Asia to gather information to free the young ladies. Read more about his journey and new album http://www.remedydrive.com/ and https://davidmzach.wordpress.com/ also check out more about the Exodus Road https://theexodusroad.com/ Please watch the video to learn more about what they do. So we were able to hear first hand David's experience in Asia and as I heard this my stomach churned, tears formed in my eyes, and my heart broken for orphans cried out for justice for these young beautiful gifts from the Lord. I thought of my own adopted sisters and for a moment my heart broke that I wasn't able to help all orphans but rather God gave me two precious little sisters to love and raise up loving him. I sit and write with tears in my eyes as I remember living and caring for those orphans in Guatemala; each special and unique in their own way. Each of these girls unique and special Children of one true King. I may not be able to be the one in the midst of a rescue but my prayers and heart cries out for God to protect each of his precious children. My husband I and were on our way to Des Moines not long ago and every semi we passed made me wonder if any children were being trafficked as we traveled. I am not saying truckers are bad but it was a hard drive to imagine what these kids go thru and a reminder to humble myself to pray and cry out. As December was drawing nearer I was feeling a tug to participate but a hesitation of uncertainty as to my capability. Then a day before so yesterday I received a message of another woman participating and inviting others to join. I knew that God was saying I can do this with his strength alone to humble my comfortableness and take a stand. He has been working and continues to work in my life. I told my husband that I wanted to participate and he was fully behind me and willing to pray with me this month more than ever for children around that world who need to hear that Jesus loves them and will protect them. SO if you will join my husband, myself, and thousands of others this Christmas season in praying for freedom for even just one of the 27 million in slavery. God hears the prayers of his people. If you feel the need to donate to help free the children check out my page https://support.dressemberfoundation.org/fundraise?is_new=1&fcid=573711
Thank you for taking a moment to read where God is working and taking a moment to say a prayer for his Children across the globe.
