Have you seen the movie the Sound of Freedom?
Phil and I saw the movie the Sound of Freedom this past weekend. We’ve delayed seeing it out of fear it would be too emotional to handle. God had been nudging my heart to not let this opportunity pass so I had to see it.
It was horrifying and sickening. The language was as raw. There were violent moments, It depicted the reality of what trafficked people endure. Trafficking is ugly. I didn’t cry although tears welled up a couple of times during the movie. We left the theater dealing with a myriad of emotions. We felt sad, grateful and hopeful all at the same time.
Sad because of the events the young children and their father had to endure.
Sad because people are purchased for other peoples’ pleasures or gain.
Sad because there are still many people caught in the web of human trafficking.
Sad because the hearts of men and women are hard.
Grateful because people like Tim Ballard are willing to risk their lives to rescue others.
Grateful because this story had a “happy ending” for one family.
Grateful because actions are being taken to crack down and stop human trafficking.
Hopeful because there are people who care and are doing something to change this situation.
Hopeful because God can heal the hearts, minds and bodies of victims.
Hopeful because God can use ordinary people like you and me to educate our circles of influence.
Hopeful because there are organizations (IJM, A21, Unbound, Operation Underground Railroad, Purchased and Hookers for Jesus, Destiny Rescue, etc.) who are hell-bent on saving children, teens, women and men from the evils of trafficking.
I especially love this line from the movie, “God’s children are not for sale”. If you have not seen this movie, I encourage you to do so. Let Hollywood, social media influencers and the world know that you want trafficking stopped now and that “God’s children are not for sale!”
May we educate our children so they don’t fall prey to traffickers. May God save his children, young and old, from the evils of trafficking. May those who are involved be exposed and brought to justice. May we use our influence to uncover this hidden evil. May human trafficking end because we care.
Info: The National Human Trafficking Hotline number is 888-373-7888.
Cheering you on!
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