Living in a third world country teaches you things you can not learn by watching TV. We are exposed daily to the reality of AIDS, poverty and hopelessness. I am able to cope relatively well with all of that. However there is one subject that I can not escape, it plagues my mind, and steals my sleep.
That subject is child abuse, in any form. The thought of it nauseates me. The reality of what some children endure to survive is repulsive. Since the majority of my audience is mothers I will leave out the details of the horrors that leave me in awe. I will not repeat to you the statistics of abuse in Africa or the biggest nightmare of them all, human trafficking, or modern day slavery….mostly involving innocent and vulnerable children. My goal in this blog is not to have your soul in the torment I currently find myself. My goal is to rise up powerful intersession. This problem is so huge, so massive, and so under the radar of most Christians. I sat with several young people tonight, discussing this subject; the reactions were interesting to me. The boys wanted to get guns and kill the predators, the women were broken, sad and heavy. The question was brought up…How should we feel? and what can we do?
I think righteous anger, and brokenness are all okay with God, He after all experiences all those emotions. So, I ask you, to picture a child you love most in the world, and imagine the face of that little one being abused…..makes you want to puke doesn’t it! Now, go hug that child and praise God she/he is safe…but don’t forget how you felt for that moment. And now, today, while you are running around performing the mundane and necessary tasks inters cede on behalf of all the children in the world being raped and abused, intercede with all the brokenness and compassion you would to that one little one so precious to your heart. Don’t forget them, just because you don’t see them. This war must be fought in the spirit, and the strongholds are huge…
Please join me, in fasting and prayer to set the captives free, please pray and listen to the Lords urging for your part in this battle…
Lisa,
I am responding, just as you had requested to the horrific things that are done to children. In my mundane tasks, I am intercedeing on thier behalf…
We are busy with people here, also hurting.
A Summer Bible study on the book of Daniel is wonderful.Tammy comes when she can. Wish you could share it with us. I am not much on computer, but I love you, and had to tell you that I am joining you and the Davis family, and Hannah in the fight against these strongholds in prayer.
I admire you for the Godly woman you are.
Hug Hannah for us, we miss her so.
Gratefully Redeemed,
Lynn Brown
Lisa,The pain that the vision of children being hurt in any way grieves me so that like most people, I would rather not think of it. But then that is the problem isn’t it? To feel helpless against the overwhelming odds is a very effective tool of the enemy. I too will pray for these precious ones. love you, Mom
Lisa , Lisa ! Miss you already Girl – and Africa pounds even more strongly after our latest visit . The Blacks are terrific and will make a huge difference to thousands of these precious children . You know we`re a team and will do it . Let the weak say , ‘ I am strong…’ xo A.
Lisa, our daughter and the rest of our family,
Love you so, we know the pain. God is on the throne, and Jesus sheds each tear with us. Thank God you are giving these people hope in telling them they will have beautiful, eternal life in heaven with Jesus. Love you Mom and Dad
“My goal is to rise up powerful intersession.” Amen. Come on Church!
We are standing beside you in our hearts. We will teach the children to pray as well. The Father knows how much your heart can hold-you must have an amzingly giant one!
Love you!!!!!