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If you could use a simple daily decision, something you do everyday, to fight for justice in our world...would you do it? I'm guessing you answered "yes," right? Who wouldn't when it is truly that simple? Our God is so terrifically creative that He has inspired people to create and use fashion and jewelry for His glory. Even more stunning, they also can be utilized to fight injustice across the globe! The scope of God even stretches into fashion--isn't He surprisingly dynamic? Did you know there are 27 million slaves around the world? Many of them women; young, old, mothers, daughters...enslaved against their will for labor, most likely prostitution, or other atrocities. Unpleasant as it is, God is not one to turn from the ugly in our world. He instead shares His tender heart for his daughters and petitions us to take action too. Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause. Isaiah 1:17 How can you use a simple, daily decision to make a difference? It's simple! Wear jewelry! You wear jewelry don't you? Or know someone who does? When you get ready for the day and accessorize, you could be doing so with fashionable, meaningful pieces that have eternal and present impact. 3 Strands, a phenomenal justice-loving organization, is partnering with Missional Women to help you use an everyday decision like fashion for the beautiful cause of justice and, more importantly, for God's glory. Check out this video explaining the significance of the bracelets. (Don and Bridget Brewster featured in the video are the couple Missional Women Contributors Laura, Erin and Angi partnered with when they took a team of women on a missions trip to Cambodia. Read about the trip here, here, and here) 3 Strands fights against human trafficking alongside Agape International by opening up training centers for women and girls rescued from the sex trafficking industry to create handmade bracelets. I love this wisdom from their website: "Girls rescued from sex trafficking need well paying, sustainable jobs so they can reintegrate back into their community with honor and dignity." -3 Strands
3 Strands helps train and equip rescued women to make these GORGEOUS, unique bracelets and ensures the women are cared for, receive healthy meals, education, a fair wage, and gently encourages them back into society as valuable, worthy contributors. 3 Strands Giveaway 3 Strands as a way to raise awareness about child sex trafficking and provide women a way to be about the solution is giving away 15 bracelets. Enter to win a bracelet below.   About Carly Carly is a husband-swooning, health-inspired, simplicity-loving, Jesus-follower. She and her hunky husband Ryan adventure wherever the Lord takes them and most recently that has been into the often scary world of chronic illness. Connect with Carly on her personal blog,Pinterest and at Reaching For Fringe, a resource for chronic illness and marriage. Very nice to meet you! Sharing this article over at these awesome blogs.
6 Comments
Kandle Y.
4/23/2013 03:32:04 am
I love the dignity this company gives back to the poor women and girls trapped into the trafficking industry 4/26/2013 01:55:30 pm
I love that this company recognizes that being rescued from the trafficking industry is only the first step. These women need a way to make a living on their own and I love that this company helps them with that!
Carly
4/27/2013 06:45:33 am
yes jennifer! proper rehabilitation and being equipped with meaningful life skills is essential to these women getting back on their feet. 3 strands is so incredibly generous, spirit-led, and loving toward all of their needs. Leave a Reply. |
