minds can barely comprehend and our hearts
feel when we hear of women and girls deceived
and transported to unknown places for purposes of sexual exploitation and
abuse because of human greed and profit at this time in our world.
Our hearts are saddened and our spirits angry that their dignity and rights are being transgressed through threats, deception, and force.
Strengthen the fragile-spirited and broken-hearted.
Make real your promises to fill these our sisters with a love that is tender and good and send the exploiters away empty handed.
Give us the wisdom and courage to stand in solidarity with them, that together we will find ways to the freedom that is your gift to all of us.
Amen.


