Vision

I was laying on the sidewalk in SE Asia in a fetal position. My stomach was tearing up inside and I was in pain. I was crying and vomiting and praying. Girls, children I love, are being abused sexually and sold into prostitution. They are 9 years old, 11 years old and I love them and I'm called to suffer alongside them.

The next day I am teaching these same girls. The most important thing in teaching is showing the students who I am and giving them the freedom to express who they are as they get to know themselves. This can only result in comedy and there is much joy and laughter.

That was my vision.

They say that laughter and tears come from the same part of your brain. I think it's my favorite part.

We, and by 'we' I mean human beings, we are called to hate injustice and to fight against it. I think there are two ways to do that:
1. To fight the system and protect the innocent by limiting the abusers.
2. To love the oppressed and abused.

I feel called to #2

I am going to start taking steps to prepare for possible working with http://jfci.org/ From their website, "Justice for Children International works toward the abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation through advocacy, prevention and aftercare".

God has been answering my prayers in weird ways. I prayed on saturday afternoon for the strength to serve him and others on my own(without the need for a partner). His answer wasn't an extra boost of faith or courage but I vision that I could take hold of and run with.

I have spent the last few months seeking things I didn't need to seek. I was trying to supplement my weakness.

I post this for two reasons. One because this is what's going on in my heart and I want to share it. And two so that those who read this and know me will hold me to this conviction.