Our compassion team is a part of something really exciting right now. Two of the staff members, one of which is staffing the compassion dts (Faith), are pioneering something called the Rahab Ministry. This ministry focuses on going into brothels (as prostitution is legal in Australia), making the prostitutes realise they're special, that they don't need to perform sex to be accepted, that they're worthy and that there is a better life, outside of the sex industry. This is demonstrated through quality time, gifts, genuine love, and sharing the gospel (and the Father's love) amongst other things.
Yesterday we prayed outside a brothel called 'One one one' in Islington, which was surrounded by parks, antique shops and children's laughter (from neighbouring houses). One thing that surprised me was the fact that there was no mention of the word 'brothel' in any of their outside signs. It can be found online and in the yellow pages where there is abundant sources of information and links (not that I've looked). But apart from knowing what the name stood for, it was almost indistinguishable from any other building; and it made me wonder how many building are like that all over Australia? How many women feel trapped or feel like they can't do any better, so they turn to prostitution? How many underagers see it as a good profession to get into, or again feel worthless and the only purpose they have in life (which could pay the big bucks) and lie about their age to get in? I think it's something God may be igniting in me, I don't know, but it's sad to know that this is happening in our Australian cities; this is happening all around the world; this is happening today... IT IS REALITY!!!
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