Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?
Isaiah 58:6

Prayer breaks chains and gives favor that is supernatural. It enables rescue and puts people in the right place at the right time.

God With Us

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.  Matthew 1:23

During this time of year I love hearing Christmas carols, because everywhere you go - even walking through the mall - you can hear of the "Wonders of His Love" and of the glory of Emmanuel, "God With Us".

This year I'm struck with the presence of God.
As I open Christmas presents,
I wonder at the God who is present.
He never leaves us or forsakes us,
So we celebrate Him this Christmas.
May you be reminded this season,
Of the God who loves you beyond reason.
Merry Christmas, may your soul be well,
As you reflect on, think of, and worship Emmanuel

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – Monday, January 11, 2016

In 2007, the U.S. Senate designated January 11th as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness of sex slavery, labor slavery, and other types of trafficking – worldwide.   It is a day to bring global awareness of people who need freedom and rescue.  I would like to encourage you to get involved in raising awareness by starting something in your community.  Pray about what God would have you do and how you can get involved in 2016.  We hope to have many opportunities for you to get involved, including hosting an anti-trafficking seminar in your community and sending cards to trafficking survivors in care of Rescue Freedom.

Rescue Freedom

Thank you for continuing to pray for trafficking victims and for Rescue Freedom International as they continue to rescue, restore, and empower those caught in slavery.

This month pray:

• Pray for progress in the new purchase of property in India!  Pray for God’s favor to be clear and evident as they are settling into the property.
• Pray for the brand new scholarship program they are launching, that the transition will be smooth and that this student will do well in her studies.  

Pray In December

As we’re in the midst of cold winter months, please continue to pray for trafficking victims:

• Pray that victims would know the peace and goodwill of Christ.
• Pray for the basic needs of trafficking victims to be met.
• Pray for basic needs, such as food, shelter, and blankets, to be met for homeless/run-aways.  During the cold winter months, survival sex (exchanging sex for basic needs) is more frequent.
• At this time of year when many are lonely, there are a higher number of people seeking sex for sale.  Pray for the buyers, that they would find peace and love in Christ.
• And finally, pray for those conducting rescues and raids on behalf of trafficking victims.  Pray for divine favor and protection.

  Standing in the gap with you,

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Anti-Trafficking Specialist
Aglow International