Bought With a Price

    You and I were created for a purpose; one that we are still trying to figure out each and every day. Because let's be honest, I am surprised everyday by the events I don't plan for but somehow change my perspective. I really shouldn't be surprised, God isn't. But I guess that is what brings me to his feet in awe and adoration because I don't have to have everything figured out.
    What hurts my heart is knowing there are so many people out there that don't see a purpose in life. Men, women, and children just like you are forced into living lives that are not their own, let alone what God wants for them. But the really great thing is that we can help save those in slavery and also prevent it as well. Today I learned about the organization Not for Sale that helps provide safety and stability, education, and jobs. By doing this, they are putting a stop to human trafficking in such a productive way that they are providing hope of a future that is successful. People need to know they are worth more than what they have been forced to do or think is their only option.
   Under the Stories tab, Andrei's story is told and I would like to share it with you. At age 34, Andrei had been living in Romania with his family and looking for a stable job in order to provide for them. He was offered a job in Greece that seemed to promise steady income and free housing so he accepted the opportunity. Once he arrived in Greece, Andrei soon found out that he, along with eight other men, had been tricked to come and work long hours for no pay. Not only that, but these men were beaten and threatened to be killed if they so much as tried to take a break. One month later, Andrei and one other man were able to escape with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They made it to the Romanian Embassy in Athens, Greece where they were taken care of and introduced to Not for Sale. They were then given access to housing, medical care, counseling, and job-placement services. Andrei was finally able to reconnect with his family and start his life back where he had left it.
    I would definitely suggest reading the stories and learning more about this organization on their website! Please pray for this organization and the lives that they are reaching through it.

"You were bought with a price; do not become bondservants of men." -1 Corinthians 7:23
Blessings,
Audrey