Expressive art creation: Turn It Up by Paul Goodnight
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is
that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that
frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented,
and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your
playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about
shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make
manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's
in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other
people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our
presence automatically liberates others.”
Used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inaugural speech
There’s a burning in our hearts for change! Around the globe
people from all cultures and walks of life have spearheaded a movement that is
boldly declaring an end in the US
and abroad to the atrocity of modern day slavery. Yes, human trafficking!
This evolving movement is like the drip on a leaky
faucet-constant and unyielding; and that means freedom and relief for countless
innocent souls.
Not only are there rallies occurring, but supporter’s are
gathering in prayer first, producing movies like “I Am Slave”. This movie directed by Film Maker
Gabriel Range
Because of these trailblazers, there are vanishing sleeping
giants-awakening public educations forums are mushrooming, watchmen/watchwomen vigilantly guarding communities and creating unsuspected havens of safety. These Prayer Warriors are mightily flourishing. They are those that feel an urgency-an unction to address this
social ill and it’s like a steam roller, rapid firing dominoes causing this
evil to topple over! It may be gradual, but oh it's happening! Good results are occurring just ask Carolina Diplan
founder of Home of Change. The Home of Change organization has locations in the
United States , Netherlands ,
Dominican Republic
and in Tajikistan, their motto is: Home of Change Restoring Freedom. Ms. Diplan joyfully attests to young girl’s lives being restored and hope birthed for those
that had been well acquainted with the brutality of this modern day slavery. Prayers are being answered!
Adamant voices, many outcries of indignation, heartfelt prayers, exhaustive work, capital campaigns,
goods, services, and techno savvy organizations are helping revitalize many once shaken communities. They have hunted down many of the human trafficking schemes. It’s a new
season; Immigrants are not being victimized so easily. Trustworthy endeavors
are more readily available than in the past years. So much good has come as a result of these efforts to end this dastardly
practice of human trafficking! Genesis 50:20 aptly pronounces:
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for
good to
accomplish
what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (NIV)
Thank the Lord that many victims and their loved ones voices
are not being permanently snuffed out-silenced. How do I know? Well I contend
that if the Government Agencies and Non-Profit services that I recently learned
of in Orlando are any indication of
the host of resources and services that are birthed nationwide, we are certainly moving in
a positive direction. So glad that I was invited and attended with friend Dr. Lorraine Harris (an the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member) the 5th Annual Human Trafficking
Awareness Day: In Our Own Backyard. We ventured around Lake Eola meeting many committed civic and faith based
organizers which I have listed below in Resource list, heard spoken artists and
singer Evan Taylor Jones (who really crooned Bob Marley’s hit) and witnessed the outstanding Pop Shop and an uplifting skit performed by youth leaders of: It’s Yes School of Performing Arts. Truly it was a day of enlightenment dedicated to
educating and eradicate modern day slavery!
The statistics are startling; reportedly there are 27
million slaves in the world. They are young children, teens and yes, even
adults which have been abducted, bought and sold right under our noses-stolen
from our midst without a trace. But with the help of many, freedom can be more
than a dream. With prayers and gifted services slavery can be abolished and the
guilty brought to shame. Here are a list of services which may be beneficial to
you, your advocacy endeavors and interest groups. Help awaits you!
I pray that freedom will be
restored for brokenhearted victims and souls will be stirred to shine a light
in dark places. Like everything, change starts with us! Our beloved Dr. Martin
Luther King says: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere!”
SEVERAL RESOURCES*
DEDICATED TO
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
(*Resources
located in Orlando-Central Florida )
City of Orlando Police Department
Department of Children &
Families
Mexican Consulate Orlando
Orange County Children’s Advocacy
Center
Orange County
Library
P.P. Greater Orlando
UCF Victim Services
360 Foundation
Amnesty International
Chapter 519
Born2fly Project
Boystown of Central
Florida
Burning Hearts, Inc.
Child Rescue Network
Covenant House Florida ,
Devereux
Exodus Cry@OHOP
Forgiven Much Ministries
H.O.M.E.
Home of Change
Hope City Ministries of Discovery
Church
Images of Glory, Inc.
International Justice Mission
Out of Life, Inc.
Releasing Chains
Students Against Slavery
Chapter of IAHTI
The Hope Mercy Love Foundation,
Inc.
The Salvation Army Orlando
Area Command
Trafficking In America
Task Force
Women At Risk International
Youth for Human Rights
International
Youth With A Mission
Orlando
Zebra Coaltion
Prayer of Hope:
Lord we are accountable to you,
and endeavor to offer life changing help to those in need. Our hearts are
burning with compassion! Save those and provide a lively hope to all that have
been victimized, wounded and suffered at the hands of evil. Shine your light on
all darkness and let no evil prevail. Give us grace and wisdom on what to do
and how to make an impact for the good of your kingdom. Thank you for leading
us with purpose and direction and most assuredly with the resources to do your
will; we declare that we shall overcome! In Jesus mighty name! Amen, amen!
God Riches
Blessings to You, Linda Mose Meadows, Inspirational Author of:
The Blessedness of Believing, A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lesson’s and God’s Promises
The Blessedness of Believing, A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lesson’s and God’s Promises
