Priceless People: The Reality of Human Trafficking

Have you ever seen someone that is treated worthless or have you ever treated someone like they were worth less than you.  Perhaps you have been treated like someone is better than you or that you aren't good enough. We were all made in the image of God and like I used to tell Children or Teens in Sunday School or Children's Church - GOD DON'T MAKE JUNK.    The next few blogs are going to deal with "The forgotten People" and Human Trafficking.   We tend to think of foreign countries when we think of Human Trafficking but Texas, yes you heard me Texas has a big Human Trafficking Industry.  Below are some fast facts regarding Human Trafficking. 



Real stories

Theresa, an American high school student, was tricked into enslavement by a high school
classmate. Although she continued living in her own home, she was forced into secret prostitution
for three years.

In San Francisco, immigrants were trafficked from India and forced to work in restaurants
and live in heavily guarded apartment buildings. People ate at the restaurant every day, not
realizing all the servers were slaves.

Learn the facts

• About 12-27 million people are caught in slavery.
• 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked internationally, with as many as 17,500 people
trafficked into the United States.
• Nearly three out of every four victims are women.
• Half of modern-day slaves are children.

Recognize the signs

A person may be a victim of trafficking if he or she:
• Appears to be under someone else’s control; appears to be under surveillance at all times.
• Is unable to move to a new location or leave their job.
• Does not manage own money or it is largely controlled by someone else.
• Is not in control of his or her own identification or travel documents.
• Works excessive hours for little or no pay.
• Lives with multiple people in a very cramped space or with an employer.
• Appears to have visible injuries or scars, such as cuts, bruises, or burns; untreated
illnesses or infections.
• See more at www.salvationarmyusa.org/trafficking.

Get Involved

Find local agencies you can volunteer with; learn more about trafficking and how to stop it;
download prayer and fasting resources:

http://www.salvationarmy.org/usn/geographiclisting.pdf


Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, we know that each person you created is priceless to You, so valuable
that You gave your own Son’s life for ours. We ask forgiveness for the times we treat others
as less valuable. Please send out Your Spirit and the followers of Your Son to bring comfort,
liberation, and healing to people around the world who have been enslaved. Give us wisdom
in how to break down worldly strongholds that make slavery possible. We ask this in the name
of Jesus. Amen.

Until next time - Think about the people that you come into contact with on a daily basis do any of them fit any of the "signs" listed above.  Remember we are ALL God's children it doesn't matter what walk of life that we come from we were all bought with a price when Jesus was nailed to the cross.