Day 20: Praying for the exploited

By Gia Hughes
LIA Director of Human Trafficking Outreach


Pray that God and His people will be so active in our families and communities that oppression cannot exist.

It is exciting and encouraging to see God’s people working together to accomplish His purpose. Not one church, not one ministry, but the body of Christ serving together to love on people and share Jesus with them. That’s what I love about Love in Action International Ministries - One body, His body, serving together in love.

"For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love." - Galatians 5:13

Too many times, though, I hear about believers who are unwilling to show love and mercy to others, instead of hating the sin that has engulfed them. Unfortunately, some go as far as spreading false information and spewing hatred toward other believers just because they don’t have the same ways of doing things - different style of worship, different way of teaching, etc. This is an especially useful tool of the enemy in our day. Why would unbelievers want to follow Christ when so many believers struggle to show them that He is worth following?

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." - John 13:34-35

They will know by His love. God is love. Jesus came to earth to redeem us because of His great love for us. If you are a believer, we are one body, united together by His love. We have to be very careful to not let oppression come from us therefore causing division in His body. We need to be more like Him and pour love into all the people who surround us, not just the ones that are easiest. Hate the sin, love the sinner. Actions speak louder than words.

We, at Love in Action International Ministries, invite you to join with us in offering hope and love to a lost and hurting world. There are many opportunities for you, as a part of Christ’s body, to become active in serving others in our community. Some of the areas we serve are reaching out to the homeless, the bus station outreach, free medical clinic for the homeless, human trafficking outreach, Bible study, food and clothing pantries, providing meals and toiletry kits, local and international missions, future transitional housing and so much more.

To learn more and to see what God may be wanting you to do, visit Love In Action International Ministries .Together we can build a united wall of His love around our families and communities where oppression can’t get in.

Blessings!