Yesterday was a day to raise awareness and shine a light on the reality that slavery still exists in the world today. Every minute TWO children are sold into slavery. Over ONE MILLION children lose their childhood to slavery each year. This is not only happening in foreign countries but in our very own backyard. 17,500 people are trafficked into the United States annually. There are 27 MILLION slaves in the world today. That is more than any other time in recorded history. Yup you read right, including the African Slave Trade. Countless women and children are being raped, sold and abused each day. Men, woman and kids work countless hours in inhumane conditions. It is crucial for us to know what is happening in our world and break the silence. Injustice has gone on for too long, and we are to be Jesus' hands and feet and help set the captives free. If a group of people can bring that much evil into the world, then how much more healing, hope, truth, awareness and love can we bring to a hurting world. The lyrics of "What the World Needs Now is Love" speak perfectly about the need of society:
"What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No not just for some but for everyone"
We CAN make a change, we CAN make a difference. Jesus came to set the captive free and love people back to life. This too is our calling on the earth. Spread awareness and stand against injustice!
"You love until there is pain, you love through the pain,until all that remains is love."
Mother Teresa
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Love,
Mirella and Clelia
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