Did you know around 27 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery? The mother of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Asia sold her daughter’s virginity to pay off a $600 debt. Scared and alone, this girl was unsure when undercover investigators, empowered by the organization Exodus Road, visited her brothel. Later, when they returned, she slipped them a note. “Rescue me.” After that night, she waited until the day they were finally able to kick down the door and bring freedom.

Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. Psalm 46:10

Sometimes God asks you to be still and allow Him to work. As Moses told the Israelites, “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” (Exodus 14:14)

There are many battles ongoing in America – prayer in school, the Ten Commandments in the courthouse, and late-term abortions just to name a few. Pray for wisdom to know when it’s time to stand up and speak out…and when it’s time to “be still and know” as today’s verse exhorts. Pray for the millions of people trapped in modern-day slavery, that rescue will come. Intercede, too, for your U.S. Supreme Court judges, that they would recognize He is God and rule according to biblical principles.

Recommended Reading: Exodus 14:10-22