Dear Reader,
Before I started researching this novel over a decade ago, I knew nothing about modern-day slavery. It didn’t take long for me to learn that there were an estimated 27 million people today enslaved around the world.
Think about that. 27 million individual lives. And today, the estimates are even higher, with some saying there are about 46 million.
The shocking fact is that human trafficking is world wide and can hit very close to home. Asia, Africa, Europe, and yes, even across the US as well. It’s become the second largest illegal and profitable enterprise in the world.
I’ve shared many time with people how God uses the ordinary to do extraordinary things for Him. While the task might seem overwhelming, we can get engaged and make a difference in the world around us!
What can we do?
First of all pray. Pray for the men, women, and children involved in this horrific crime.
Second, inform yourself about what is happening. There are now a large number of groups who are standing together to put fight human trafficking.
http://www.freethecaptiveshouston.com
http://www.notforsalecampaign.org
Thirdly, go where you hear God sending you and reach out to those around you. It might mean getting involved with a group who is specifically fighting human trafficking. Or it might be a hurting neighbor down the street, a lonely teen in your church’s youth group, or a forgotten elderly person in your apartment building. Through His strength, we can make a difference--wherever we are--one person at a time.
Be a blessing!
Lisa Harris