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Father, we cry out to You for the lives of those in bondage. Show us how You want to use us to alleviate suffering and fight human trafficking.
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In Islam there is a religious permission to lie, “Taqiyya,” which allows Muslims to lie to non-believers to advance the cause of Islam. There is also a religious justification of human trafficking in Islam, a system known as Kafala. Kafala, originally referring to the Islamic “adoption” of children, is an exploitive “sponsorship” system that results in the organized crime of human trafficking in Gulf Cooperation Council countries Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and some neighboring states. The two Islamic religious practices of taqiyya and Kafala combine to justify participation in a worldwide network of human trafficking for sex, labor, and harvesting of human organs.

Each year the US State Department releases a report on human trafficking. The 2017 and 2018 reports mention the Kafala system in association with Arab countries and recommend replacing them. Specifically, the 2018 report singles out Saudi Arabia, “Due to Saudi Arabia’s requirement under its de facto sponsorship—kafala—system that foreign workers obtain permission from their employers for an exit visa to be able to legally depart the country, some are forced to work well beyond their contract term because their employers do not grant such permission.” In other words, once a victim has arrived in Saudi Arabia, they cannot legally leave under the Kafala system, “rendering them vulnerable to forced labor and debt bondage.”

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The report also singles out a couple of countries as examples in explaining human trafficking: “in Nigeria, traffickers use fraud to recruit women and girls for jobs in Europe and force them into commercial sex when they get there. Many traffickers force victims to take a juju oath to ensure compliance and threaten death resulting from the juju curse if they break their oath, disobey their traffickers, and try to leave their exploitative situations.” The report says, “traffickers… lure potential victims with false promises of money, misleading job offers, or other fraudulent opportunities. Traffickers typically, but not exclusively, target women as potential victims, often from impoverished backgrounds, with minimal education, or originating from vulnerable populations or destitute communities…” The State Department says these schemes are carried out by organized crime syndicates.

This is what we are fighting in Ghana. One such example is told by our ministry partner Pastor William Agbeti, who says these Muslims dress up on Sundays and loiter around churches trying to lure Christian girls into human trafficking. He reports: Their modus operandi is to tell sweet lies and give superfluous promises to unsuspecting, vulnerable young girls desirous of escaping hard financial and economic situations. The whole engagement process is steeped in secrecy. On arrival at their destinations, the girls are forcefully made to surrender their passports in full view of state officials.” Exodus 21:16 says, ”And he that steals a man, and sells him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.” In sharing the gospel AND educating against this evil system, we may save many souls from both spiritual and physical destruction.

The US State Department’s yearly report on human trafficking identifies the problems and even has some stories to put a human face on this horror of horrors. But like so many things, the State Department really doesn’t call it like it is. There is a massive organized crime network trafficking in human beings and if Islam is not at the core of it, it is a major player. In my opinion, this crime against humanity is not exposed and eradicated because so many powerful people, politicians and business leaders are totally immersed in human trafficking. And it boils down to little villages around the world like the one’s in Ghana, where the impact and the journey of horror for so many begins. Pastor William Agbeti describes it.

“The entire Islamic Kafala system is made possible by networks of well-organized agents, organizations, companies and criminal gangs with deep pockets and long arms with universal reach. The suppliers of girls for the Kafala system are ruthless and operate everywhere, even on university campuses, especially in Nigeria. In exception of a few countries that had some activists campaigning against the system, the larger Arab-sphere has in-country political systems that actually turn blind eyes to the atrocities committed by the proponents of Kafala.  Not a single Government in those countries would seriously prosecute perpetrators of Kafala who enslave, kill, maim and exploit poor female migrants. This is because it is entrenched in their social fabric and has become a largely accepted Islamic practice and system.

“Hundreds of Ghanaian girls, and others from neighboring countries, as well as places like the Philippines are spirited away regularly to feed Kafala. These end up in homes and workplaces where they are totally dehumanized, prevented from going anywhere, and virtually become slaves owned by wealthy individuals. In many cases, the girls are imprisoned in homes behind lock and key and raped repeatedly by the children and visitors of their “owners”!  At the time of writing this Daily Jot, a leading social media news outlet has reported two missing girls from a Ghanaian neighborhood. The outlet has published photos of the girls (very beautiful, slim and young). We know some parents are weeping right now.

“We also know the Government of Ghana, like many other Governments in both the under-developed and developed worlds, are not taking up any arms against the practice. Already, as a country, tens and maybe hundreds of girls have gone missing and still go missing on weekly basis from many homes. Meanwhile, some wealthy Arab maniacs (or possibly European or American rich-men) somewhere are eagerly waiting for the recently missing two girls from Ghana to surface in their homes.” These Islamist agents of human traffickers are scouting Christian churches in Ghana to find their prey, especially in rural areas. This is what we are up against. Psalm 127:3 says that “Children are a heritage of the Lord.” You see what God’s enemies have in store for the Lord’s heritage. Please consider them in your heart, prayers and support.

(Used with permission. By Bill Wilson, The Daily Jot. Article was originally published  in two parts as “The Heart of Human Trafficking, Parts I and II.” )

Human trafficking is a problem for all of us–we are commanded to do something when we know about harm to another. Consider Proverbs 24: 11-12: Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death. Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.

You can find out what you can do on the State Department website; read the article “20 Ways You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking” and also check out the U.S. Department of Labor list of goods produced with forced or child labor.

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P Moulton
February 22, 2020

Father, we implore heaven to send angels of protection to EVERY captive person enslaved by human trafficking! We know You are available to them in dreams and visions but they need someone angelic to lead them out without fear to safety and then the right place of rescue because even “authorities” and “law enforcement” can be in collusion with this evil. Help our brothers and sisters suffering unimaginable trauma and shock and for so long they do suffer PTSD. So we also plead the blood of Jesus over them for removal of PTSD and love to flow into them to help others like themselves and to educate us who likely shop at Walmart and buy trafficked goods unwittingly. May big box stores all look into their suppliers factories to see first hand the truth of where their products come from.

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P Moulton
February 22, 2020

Father, my prayer is that human trafficking will be exposed in the upcoming election cycle–fully exposed like this article with examples of abuse, heroes and sheroes to give evidence of it and statistics that corroborate their testimony. This has gone on too long. We talk about slavery and KKK…this is BIGGER and more pervasive and no one is exposing it…or their audience is too small and not exposing it…Lord God, Your word says that nothing hidden will not be exposed so we are depending on You to do Your part and prompt us to do our part for the sake of exploited children and adults around the globe who cry out to You for justice and righteousness. This one topic may be the tipping point for You to cause an explosion on earth. Come Lord Jesus, come. Come Holy Spirit come! Help usA.

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Jane Fain
February 20, 2020

Yes, Chris, from what I’ve heard President Trump made a public statement back in 2012 that anyone involved in the horrible things that these pedophiles do to children should not be allowed to live. So, yes, these people who do this evil should be brought to justice and I believe it will happen in the near future.
What I find so frustrating is how asleep the church in America is. It really bothers me that so many people don’t know about the problem or don’t want to know.
My prayer is that more people in America will wake up and that those who are part of this massive evil will fall into the pit that they are digging for our President, because I know that he is going after these people.

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Laurie McLean
February 20, 2020

Father, We ask for OVERTHROW. Overthrow the system of evil and all it’s contracts, agreements, representatives, commerce, funding, protection and communications. BREAK them, Father. Break every cell that agrees with this web of the enemy upon the earth. STARVE them and let them have no more victims to feed upon. SET YOUR CHILDREN FREE. We plead the BLOOD of Jesus over them, this day and all the days of their lives. Father, We ask for you to do INFINITELY, abundantly more than we can ask or imagine. DISPATCH the Hosts of Heaven to do YOUR will, this day. DELIVER the earth from this foul demonic army that enslaves and destroys and kills. Your ORDER. Your JUSTICE. Your RESTITUTION be issued from Heaven and the verdicts of the courts of Heaven be implemented upon the evil one’s forces and his plans. Let their day of JUDGEMENT quickly descend upon them. Your WILL BE DONE. We worship You. We honor You, Mighty God! Be Glorified this day upon the earth! We wait upon Your mercy to be fulfilled! Amen and Amen! You and YOU alone are God. There is no other!

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Jim
February 20, 2020

The Corporation 501C3 churches run by non scriptural Master Pastors have sold the church out to state worship or trafficked their congregation to the state. If the churches quit trafficking God Almighty’s congregations, then worldly human trafficking would stop, because the would have quit authorizing it. 1 Cor 12:28
28 So God has appointed some in the church [for His own use]: first apostles (special messengers); second prophets (inspired preachers and expounders); third teachers; then wonder-workers; then those with ability to heal the sick; AMP

1 Cor 14:26
26 What then, brethren, is [the right course]? When you meet together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a disclosure of special knowledge or information, an utterance in a [strange] tongue, or an interpretation of it. [But] let everything be constructive and edifying and for the good of all. AMP

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Gloria A Robles
February 20, 2020

Oh Father we cry out in heartache for these victims of human trafficking. We cry out for mercy on these nations and people who are blinded by false religion and false gods.
I pray for both the captives and the oppressors. For the captives I plead the precious blood of Jesus over them. I pray for physical healing of their bodies, minds, and emotions from the trauma of abuse. I pray for safe places to emerge and shelter those who are able to escape from trafficking. Father let them find hope and healing in Jesus christ. Father for oppressors I pray that the light of Jesus Christ shine in their darkness. That these traffickers would come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.It is written in Isaiah 9:4 For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressors rod. Father break this great evil of selling for sex. This great evil that has oppressed the nations for so long. Break it off oh Lord! Let them no longer rule with lies to deceive people. Let them no longer rule with cruel oppression. Arise oh Lord and let your enemies be scattered. I pray that churches would be safe Havens in these nations and that these young people would resist the lies of the devil.
Father we pray rescue the children from this great evil. Father i pray that many,many come to Jesus and encounter his healing and love and restoration.
Ezekiel 34:27,28 says When I have broken their chains of slavery and rescued them from those who enslaved them, then they will know that I am the Lord.
They will no longer be prey for other nations and wild animals will no longer devour them. They will live in safety and no one will frighten them.
This is our prayer for the victims of trafficking let them live in safety again. Let no one frighten them.
In Jesus name,
Amen

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Myra
February 20, 2020

Heavenly Father, our hearts are sadden as we read of these false religions, evil religions, religions that lead only to hardship and death. But You O God are life, you give life and liberty and we pray that the darkness of the Islam/Muslim world and its practices will continually be exposed and God’s people will pray always for those who are trapped in by the lies of these false religions. I pray today that our country the USA will wake up and not hold hands with these groups that secretly want to destroy others especially the young and innocent. I also know that many Muslim are coming to know Jesus Christ and turning from the Islam/Muslim beliefs that put them in harms way for just believing… It is hard to know what to pray but we believe in You O God and know You love us and Your children and You have won for all time and for eternity. Help us, O God and let us not be consumed by these wicked people. May we be close to You and know how You want us to live and go/travel in this world each day. May we as Christians be wise in all our decisions and in our times of reading the Bible and times of prayer. We thank You for all You will do. In Jesus Name we pray… Amen

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Penny T
February 20, 2020

Lord, my prayer is but one tiny drop in a bucket that needs to be made full. This situation is so deeply rooted in evil and massive. But take this prayer and make a difference with it. Go into the deepest places where the enemy abides and remove the wickedness to protect these young girls and yes, boys too. The wicked men who are doing the devil’s work to kill, steal and destroy. I ask that all corrupt government leaders and police would be converted to a city of righteousness where the people can dwell in peace and safety. Father, I pray that you will release the captured and heal their minds and bodies in Jesus name. Protect your Christian young ladies and boys in the rural areas and everywhere they go, to and fro, from the workers of the devil. Just as Jesus disappeared from those who wanted to do him harm, I pray the same for each child in Nigeria and all the middle eastern countries. That no Islamist can get their hands on them to do them any harm. In Jesus name. Amen

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    Alma
    February 21, 2020

    Father,
    Thank you for making us awareof this great injustice. Help us to join in prayer with other saints in agreement for a mighty outpouring of Your Holy Spirit and of Your righteousness angels in victorious defeat of these evil practices of abuse. Empower, guide, and protect those who are pursuing justice. Free, heal, and restore the dignity of these innocent victims. In Jesus’ name.

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Daniel Smith
February 20, 2020

Pray Psalms 37. Commit your way to the Lord trust also in Him and he will do this. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn and your just cause like the noon day sun.

There is much more. Read it believe it and declare it.

Plant the seeds and receive a harvest.

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Chris
February 20, 2020

In Jesus name I pray that Father would throw barrier after barrier up against the plans of the enemy as they prowl around working to snatch children. Lord, send Watchmen to warn families of these plots against them, perhaps especially in villages that lack access to information they need. Father, I pray that parents will speak frankly to their children about the fact that many people will use their poverty to lure their children with glamorous promises that will end up in sex slavery and early death. Help those girls to be content with their current situation compared to the hell that awaits them if they allow themselves to be taken to places on which they have no friends of support system.

Father, I pray that you convict the hearts of those who have received into their hearts a belief system in which they think they have the right to control, manipulate, enslave others, and murder. I pray that awareness of their dark deeds will spread to every person on earth.

Thank you Father for putting President Trump in his position of authority. I believe he has been working to expose and prosecute elite pedophiles, human trafficking gangs, etc. I pray for his continued protection.

Lastly Father, I lift up to you those persons who are involved in restoring those people whose souls and bodies were desecrated by being treated worse than a worm. We will need more Christians to identify and minister to those who were enslaved. Shine your light on this aspect of the wicked globalist system Lord. They want open borders so they can remove the nation’s barriers to protecting their own people. Bring your light into this filthy dark place, please. Amen.

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