Summer is in full swing, and today, July 4th, we celebrate our freedom. We celebrate our great nation's liberty and independence; our opportunity to worship in freedom. This is also a month for rest and recreation. School’s out; vacations are in.
As I think about our freedom and opporturnity to rest, I’m thankful for it. But I can’t forget those who don’t experience this same opportunity. Orphaned children are captives. They are caught in cycles of poverty and disease, abuse and addiction. These chains of neglect and violence, hunger and despair are so heavy for them. This is not something they are meant to bear. In Jesus’ first sermon, he said that he came to proclaim freedom for captives. And later he says, ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’
Join us at doma in
offering freedom to orphaned children. When we turn toward them,
extending our resources, embracing with our relationships, God’s hope
and practical help start to break these chains. You can be a part of this effort among those caught in forced prostitution in Columbus, Ohio, in baby houses Ukraine, or in poor villages and among vulnerable pregnant women in Uganda. As we celebrate our freedom, don't forget those living in captivity.
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