Step Up

There is a place where we get to, a point in our life where we are given a choice. We've been given some kind of news, information, an awakening or enlightenment. Then there is the choice. To step up. Or back down.

As you look back on your life, you can probably pinpoint times where you stood up. It was hard, or maybe it was easy. But the ultimate result was a victory gained, a life improved, an enemy pounded and hope restored.

Can you remember those times when you backed down?? When there was hope within the grasp of the weak and you let go of the rope, you dropped the lifeline and let them fall? Those regrets are often only shadows compared to that of the pain of the one who was let down.

Each year, nearly 2 million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade. (UNICEF)




Since she was rescued from slavery, Susheela has flourished. Now she raises goats and supports her family.

1 in 5 women is a victim of rape or attempted rape in her lifetime. (U. N. Development Fund for Women)



This family was once in slavery in #India, but are now free to flourish.



27 million men, women and children are held as slaves. (Kevin Bales, Disposable People)

Meet Grace

She's stepping up.

Yeah, she's only 13.

Yeah, she's only one girl.

But she has freedom. She has a voice. Which is more than those caught in slavery and sex trafficking have. It is more than those orphaned and abandoned have. She has hope. And she is reaching out from where she is to share that hope with the weak and poor.



 

"Provide justice for the needy and the fatherless; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. Rescue the poor and needy; save them from the power of the wicked." Psalms 82:3-4

 

 

 

Will you step up with her?

 

Go to her blog: http://campaign117.blogspot.com/ 

This is where you can read all about:

*the campaign she has organized

*the reasons WHY she organized it

*WHY it's called Campaign 1:17

*what top rated organization she is partnering with to help free slaves and change lives.

*AND how YOU can be a part

 

 

 

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Blessings - Kerry

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PS - This amazing girl just happens to be my cousin and sweetest friend!!

 Drop by her blog and leave a comment of encouragement and pray about supporting her in her campaign!!

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo Credits: The two of the pretty blonde are my pictures [as in, I took them, I own them] the rest are pictures from IJM's Facebook page.

Update on Joplin Relief Raffle

So here is some news about how the Relief Raffle is going as posted on Brittany's blog:

This "mega giveaway" I mentioned last week has turned into a HUGE fundraiser! It's so exciting (and almost overwhelming at times) to think about the impact that we could potentially make with this one event. So far, we have over 140 contributing crafters and artists who have collectively donated over $4000 in items to be raffled off! How amazing is that?!

For everyone who has been asking for more details and info...here it is:

• The event will begin next Wednesday, June 15, right here on the Display Your He{art} blog
• It will run through Wednesday, June 29
• Anyone and everyone is eligible to enter to win (including donating crafters)
• There will be multiple "baskets," each filled with several amazing items for you to win
• Each entry will be $1 (donated via a Paypal button) and you may enter as often as you like
• You may specify which "basket" you would like your entries to go toward
• I will keep track of each of your entries and winners will be selected at random once the giveaway has ended

You can head over to Brittany's blog to keep up dated on the progress of this fundraiser; or keep an eye on this blog as I will endeavor to post frequently when I hear new information on how YOU can get involved.

Thanks for reading!!
-Kerry