INJUSTICE

Paul and Susi Childers spoke to our team this week in Costa Rica. Wednesday afternoon, Paul showed us their latest project...more appropriately, their mission for the lives of multitudes. As we sat watching and listening, our minds and eyes were opened to a heart-breaking reality. This reality is "gender injustice". The abuse and suppression of the female gender has become one of the most pressing issues of our new century. In actuality, it has been one of the most serious issues for centuries but finally, the horror, abandonment, and hoplessness of millions of women and girls is being brought into the light. On the question of this issue being one of the greatest issues of this century, Loren Cunningham, founder of YWAM, wrote in his forward to a Voice for the Voicless, " Because it is the biggest, most far reaching, and most hidden."

The Childers have created a book which addresses one issue each day for 30 days. Each day consists of a photo Although Jason and I have only seen a glimpse of the surface of these injustices...once our eyes have been opened, we are compelled to do what we can and whatever God calls us to. You are all our friends and family. We wanted to share these things for you so that we could all gain knowledge and pray...and for some of us take whatever action we can. I believe God's heart is torn open for these women...I believe He is angry at the injustice done to His creations! Jason and I definitely experienced these emotions as we watched the faces of these women flash before us on the screen. However, as Jason mentioned to me yesterday, the greatest thing these women need is hope...hope in a God who loves them and a way to share this love is prayer...many people in prayer for the women, for those who are called into action, for guidance to the leaders in each nation, for guidance and passion to rise up in the church.

For 30 days, Jason and I are going to pray for each issue in the book. We would love for anyone who understands the need to pray with us. If this is something you feel on your heart, I will be putting a new post up each day with the new issue... I will also include links to organizations which serve in each area.

Here also is the website for Paul and Susi Childers: http://www.photogenx.net/
This site gives more information about the issues and mission of this couple.

Thank you and we love and appreciate you all!
Jen