So I'm just now hearing and realizing how awful this man is. I've heard of Joseph Kony before, but I never bothered to do some research and really find out for myself what the big deal is. I wish I had taken time to research before now. 'Cause it's a big deal. A really big deal.
I saw some people post a Vimeo video on Facebook sponsored by Invisible Children about Kony. It was horrifying. I really had no idea what was going on. Now that I do, I know I need to do something.
I've never really been a person for latching on to just any cause. I never did the research and put in the time to educate myself about the different things going on. Passion 2012 really changed my perspective about that. Christine Caine, one of the speakers this year, said something that really convicted me: "I am set free to offer freedom to the enslaved." Joseph Kony holds thousands of children in bondage in several of the most horrible forms of slavery. Through his reign of terror, children are forced to carry guns and kill parents, family members and friends. Girls are forced in to prostitution. Children are forced in to hard labor.
This is definitely a cause I plan to get involved in. Take just a few minutes to watch the video, and pray about whether God would have you to get involved.
http://vimeo.com/37119711
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