Did you know?

Did you know that in the United States it is estimated that over 100,000 children are trafficked into commercial sexual exploitation every year?

Did you know that the average age of entrance into prostitution in the United States is 13 years old?

Did you know there is a Super Bowl coming to Dallas/Fort Worth in just a few weeks and that thousands upon thousands of women and children will be brought in for the purpose of sexual exploitation?

I am just learning of the horrible statistics surrounding women and children right here in our country and I am heartbroken. There is so much to do to get informed, take action, and to pray about regarding this issue. In Matthew 25:40 Jesus says, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (NIV)" We are called to do something. Whether praying for being on the front lines, we can't let these women and children down.

Here are a few pages with more information regarding this issue...

Love 146

It's Not My Fault

FRAGILE by Ten Shekel Shirt from Lamont on Vimeo.

praying

There is a little baby girl that I haven't been able to stop praying for. I don't know her. I don't know anyone who knows her. Yet, my heart is completely broken for her and her family. Her name is Layla Grace. She is precious and she is 2 years old. She is fighting for her life and has been in the care of hospice for few weeks. It is cancer. I hate cancer.

I have prayed and cried and prayed and cried. I have also grown and been in awe reading about how their family has clung to Christ in the midst of this tragedy. When I read their story I see Christ. There is no other explanation for the peace that they feel while they hold their little girl in this state. They write about how God has done more through little Layla in 2 short years than ever imaginable. So, while I pray for this family and Layla I also pray that others who read their blog will understand the reality of our Savior. The world is a hard place to be. But, God is good and is bigger than the world.

Read about Layla Grace and please pray for her and her sweet family.