As I write this, I am waiting to hear of a rescue we have
been planning and whether or not a girl finds freedom or stays with her
captors…
I have met some amazing people these last few weeks, who
like me, will forever be changed by the things we have seen. I never imagined I would see in my lifetime a
room full of underage girls held hostage by arrogant men who feel they are
above the law. I never imagined I would let a trafficked girl use my phone to
call home and then lose her to the streets. I never imagined that I would work
with former pimps to find these girls. I never imagined I would talk to girls
who I felt powerless to save because my resources were so limited. I never
imagined I would see men who wanted to cover there debase actions that they would
let girls remain captive only to protect themselves. I never imagined that I
would be a part of something so big the very thought of trying to make a
difference is crushing.
I never imagined…. But the Lord did! The Lord sees! And this
is not too big for Him. Run 2 Rescue is
working with multiple people all over and we all have one goal in mind. It is
not who gets the glory, its not who gets to be the voice on national
television, it is not who gets the credit for rescuing. Our one goal is to
bring these captives home and because of that we are working in unison and
collectively we are making a little difference.
I want to share a story about this team. Each with different gifts and yet each
uniquely put in place so as to compliment one another.
The Lord brought us all together at one point in time where
we were all working for a common goal. Little did we know this would be the
beginning of what God was going to do. When
you are dealing with a 32 billion dollar industry, the level of organization is
beyond comprehension. Rival gangs will put down weapons and find common ground
to buy and sell girls. Well the Lord brought us together and we found common
ground to reach and rescue these girls.
In one of the searches a phone call was made and they left a
message, a prostitute called back and she was able to communicate that she
wanted out. Our friends were able to meet her, and picked her up and brought
her to a safe house. To find out that this Jane Doe ran away when she was 17
and was trafficked immediately. For the last ten years she was sold ever five
days to a new pimp. EVERY FIVE
DAYS! The average life span of a
prostitute is 7 years the fact that she was still alive is a sheer miracle. She
was taken from one coast to the next. Her family had been praying for her safe
return and this precious gem accepted the Lord as her Savior and after ten
years she went home.
I have been told if resources were available that a girl a
day could be rescued. But there is no place to take them that is 365 girls. We have 800,000 missing this year alone.
I have seen with my own eyes the victims who are still
victims. We want to rejoice with our Jane Doe who was able to go home. I want
to rejoice over many many more! We are
praying for land right now and have some possible open doors. First we need
prayer for resources and a place to house these girls. We already have them we need a place for
them.
After this Tuesday I will be devoting myself to Run 2 Rescue
full time and thus, I will no longer be working at Far Reaching Ministries.
They have been so gracious to help with this transition and this step of faith.
So please pray for us and prayerfully consider financially supporting Run 2 Rescue. The need is great and I have
seen first hand how real it is.
I know what the Lord has been saying. I know His heart is
here. His glory will penetrate this darkness and our hearts will thrill with
joy in what He is about to do.
Arise!!! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory
of the Lord rises to shine on you, Darkness as black as night covers all the
nations of the earth, but the glory of the Lord rises and appears over you. ….
Look and see, for everyone is coming home! Your sons are coming from distant
lands; your little daughters will be carried home. Your eyes will shine and
your heart will thrill with joy.. Isaiah 60
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