There are many worthy causes in the world that seek to bring justice, health, hope and life to destitute people or impoverished circumstances. These causes give expression to the most generous and beautiful of human qualities by reaching out and lifting up the head of the downtrodden, the oppressed, the poor, the helpless, the hungry, the abandoned. My soul is stirred constantly by the efforts and the vision of organisations and humble individuals who dedicate their lives for a cause greater than their own. It is this honourable beauty in humanity that inspires us to draw perspective from truth rather than the fabrications of our self-serving lives.
Above and beyond the wider reach of charity however, there comes a cause which stirs our hearts in so great a way that we cannot simply sit on the sidelines with a monthly cheque or softly spoken prayers, we feel that we must do something more. For me, this cause is ‘Free to Be Kids’, an organisation which exists to rescue young girls out of child prostitution and rehabilitate them to a hope-filled future. With orphanages currently situated in India, the Philippines and Uganda, Free to be Kids is giving hope to hundreds of girls who have for years, known nothing but abuse, oppression and slavery.
Sometimes the path is never clear when one embarks upon a journey such as this… how can I be used? What can I possibly do that will make a difference? Sadly, this overwhelming sense of inadequacy allures many away from doing anything at all. Though I don’t know the full picture – I know I can contribute something, I can open my hand with some of my gifting and talents to champion the cause of a vision far greater than myself. It is with this openness of heart and mind that I dare to believe that my life can make a difference in lifting up the heads of thousands of young girls destined to a hopeless existence.
