Enough

  As I have been thinking and praying about getting more involved in human trafficking and street ministry here in Seattle, the more I begin to wonder... not what I have to offer, because I know what that is! But everything about this concept of human trafficking and selling sex is something that I have been extremely blessed to have had zero experience in! I've always used my personal testimony as a means to minister, and sure I've been through a lot, but is it enough? Is it relatable? Testimony is powerful because of the power of God. Am I saying that's not enough?


  Maybe I am.


  In that case, I should get over myself and allow God to use me and speak through me, and regardless of what I have to say it WILL MATTER because of the power of God. Maybe because the rumors I've heard of girls getting repeatedly beaten and abused, emotionally attached to the men who are pimping them out, are actually true. I'm a hands-on type of person. I want to be out there, where the action is. But I fear the unknown. I don't trust myself not to break down. The cry of injustice is too strong not to react. Maybe that's a good thing. Maybe it's a significant sign of strength rather than weakness.

Puzzle Pieces

I have moved. Well, technically, I'm looking to move, I have a temporary (amazing!) home that I will be staying in until I can find a more permanent-ish one. The "ish" because no matter what, my sights are continually set on my goal of going to Romania yet again... and possibly not coming back. We all know this. This is not news. What IS news, is that I got a job working as a full-time nanny for a wonderful family in...wait for it...Seattle! What is truly exciting about this is, since the beginning of the year, I have been drawn to get involved in ending human trafficking. Seattle is actually one of the top cities in the country for human trafficking. Interesting how God works in that way. I am super excited to start making connections now that I am located here, and already have!

Here are some links from organizations in the Seattle area helping to prevent human trafficking:

Mars Hill Downtown Campus is hosting a town meeting to raise awareness Oct 19th.
 
New Horizons ministry reaches out to the girls on the streets.

YouthCare provides shelter for homeless youth.

And in the New York area: GEMS

Great resources and ideas on ways to help prevent and raise awareness for human trafficking.

I call these just pieces to the puzzle of my calling here in Seattle... who knows what other connections will come my way!