As I listened to Gary Haugen address a crowd in Nashville, Tennessee, for his wonderful group, International Justice Mission, his words hit me. He explained to do the work he does to help free people from oppression, you need a "love that overcomes fear." The people he liberates live in fear.
The people working to free them, need a love that overcomes not only their fears, but also the people they are working for. It takes love to overcome fear to propel us to action. He explained, "Love doesn't make sense...it is disproportionate and tedious." It takes work to show love for people who don't even know there is a way, there is hope. It takes us coming out of our comfort to help them be comfortable. Thank you not only for your words Gary, but also your works.
The people working to free them, need a love that overcomes not only their fears, but also the people they are working for. It takes love to overcome fear to propel us to action. He explained, "Love doesn't make sense...it is disproportionate and tedious." It takes work to show love for people who don't even know there is a way, there is hope. It takes us coming out of our comfort to help them be comfortable. Thank you not only for your words Gary, but also your works.
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