Please see previous blog post for details and specific prayer requests for the trial that just commenced in Cambodia. Below is a video still-shot of four of the girls from this case, taken by our investigator when collecting evidence before the rescue operation. Two of these girls are testifying against their trafficker in court today, including the very youngest girl pictured here (bottom middle).
If you can, take a moment to leave a prayer or word of encouragement in the comments - the staff in Cambodia will be able to carry these with them throughout the trial and share them with the two girls as well.









IJM Staff and Courageous Daughters of God,
I am praying for you and your day in court today. May God bring You His justice and strength and peace.
Sari
Praying for all of you to feel the comfort of our strong God of Justice holding you in His righteous right hand as you bravely face the injustice and evil that no longer has a hold on you. You are all loved by God and by me...Blessings of peace and joy to each of you
Thinking of you. You are so brave. God bless you and be with you.
Girls and IJM staff, just before Christmas, I would like to quote Mary’s song for you as an encouragement (Lk 1:46-53):
‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.”
Please remember in these days: “He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.” - This is our God - may He be with you and comfort you!
I am praying for you! I pray that you feel our Heavenly Father with you each.step.of.the.way. IJM Staff, Sweet-Sweet Girls, and the accused.
Praying that God fills these brave girls with confidence and peace.
Praying for wisdom and compassion for the judges.
Praying that, like Jonathan’s armor-bearer, the IJM staff and after-care workers would be courageously devoted advocates for the girls.
Praying that God works a miracle in the heart of the perpetrator.
Praying for the girls and for those IJM staff who are standing on their behalf. Proverbs 31:8-9 - “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” I believe that God WILL bring about justice in this trial. Stand strong!
I am praying that you will be enveloped by the unmeasurable, unshakeable love that God has for each of you today and filled with His strength and peace. Praying that fear would be dissolved in the presence of our God, He who is Almighty and Just. Grace and joy and hope to you all!
May the God of Justice and Peace grant you both of those this day, and for the rest of them. May the God who gave us His Son, and who became our Father restore, recreate, and enliven these young ladies for a purpose far beyond their comprehension. Embolden them in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN
I am praying that the girls can recall the details they need to bring justice to their situation. I pray for strength as they have to relive the torturous experiences they have been through. I am praying that all of those who are working for these girls will feel God’s strength and recognize his ability to bring hope and joy to all who were involved. I pray that the perpetrators will have the opportunity to hear about the only forgiveness that will effect their eternity. I pray that justice and hope will shine through. We serve a mighty God, the only one capable of this healing and power. I pray that his name will be glorified.
I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. -Ephesians 1:16-23
Praise God that that very same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you as you trust Him and allow Him to boldly work through you. May He be honored and glorified!
Thank you so much for fighting for justice and standing up. You are an inspiration and i believe in you! The Lord is speaking to me about ways I too can stand up against human sex trafficking and set his people free. Thank you for paving the way, setting the example, listening to the call of the Lord. I pray blessing over you! I pray that the Lord will send angles to care and fight along side of you. I will continue to pray for you! THANK YOU.
I am before the Father and asking that His justice be served in these trials. I am asking for courage for everyone involved and a boldness that comes from God alone. I pray that in the quiet times at night and the busy ones during the day, that you will feel His love with such power that you know it is from Him. May you stand firm.
IJM staff, thank you for your relentess work on behalf of those who cannot stand alone. May God hold you up when you are tired.
Girls...You are such courageous beautiful girls. I am so sorry for what you have been through. It is not right and I am praying that justice will be done. I am praying for you across the ocean! May you be bold and not afraid. Believe in your God...He loves you.
Be strong and courageous is repeated to many throughout the Bible. I pray that these girls will find their strength in God and will have the courage to stand up to this evil man. I also pray for the lawyers and judge involved in this case that God would give them wisdom and that He would use them to bring about justice for these girls.
My girls, children of God, you are so courageous! I am praying praying praying that justice will be done. For our God is bigger than anything and anyone. He loves you, and we love you!!!!!!
Our Almighty God is with you all. Be strong and courageous and He will deliver you!
“He keeps in perfect peace all who trust in Him, whose thoughts are fixed on Him” Isaiah 26:3 You are strong, trust in Him, rely on Him and feel peace from Him.
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