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Hidden beneath the onslaught of news concerning the coming election and the COVID-19 pandemic, something wonderful is happening in our nation.

Hundreds of children are being rescued from abduction and sex trafficking.

The latest sting, in Ohio, was aptly referred to as Autumn Hope.  More than 50 law enforcement agencies worked together in this successful operation.

Forty-five missing children were located and rescued. 109 sex trafficked survivors were found, and 179 arrests were made.  Imagine if your child was one of those.

This is the not the first operation like this to take place in Ohio.

According to this article, “In August, ‘Operation Safety Net,’ also in Ohio, led to the discovery of 25 children ages 13 to 18 in less than three weeks, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. At the time, officials said the operation was likely to continue into October.”

We are seeing these same results in other states as well.

Earlier this year in Georgia, U.S. Marshalls found and rescued thirty-nine missing children, in Operation Not Forgotten.

In Indiana, Operation Homecoming, found and brought home eight missing children.

In state after state we are seeing the same results!  Children and adults are being rescued and returned home to heal and be restored.  God is doing something in our nation!

The success of these operations is not measured by the numbers, but by the lives rescued, whether it is a hundred or one, families are being changed.

These wonderful men and women in law enforcement are putting their lives in danger to rescue those who feel they have no hope.  No way out.  And no voice.  I praise God every time I see a report like this. But saddened as these amazing rescues are largely ignored in the media.

This is divine breakthrough in the area of abduction and sex trafficking.  We must pray for those involved.  Pray that God will give them divine insight.  Pray that not one child will be left behind.

Today, I am encouraged.  We see success.  We see children returned home.  Even though we don’t see this in the news as much as we see rioting and name bashing, it is happening, and we need to rejoice.

The latest news report is that Michael Mearan, attorney at law, was arrested on human trafficking, racketeering and related charges.  After fifteen years of being untouchable, he is finally going to face his accusers who have been crying out for decades.

God is hearing their cries.  He is hearing our cries.  Not only hearing, but acting on those prayers.

As we pray regarding this important issue, may we not stand back and think it is someone else’s child and it doesn’t affect us.  Imagine, your child was abducted months ago.  You had lost all hope of ever seeing them again.  Months later, they are found and returned home.  What a day of rejoicing that would be.

What can we do?

One.  We can thank God for every single child and adult that is found and returned to safety.

Two.  We can pray for those in authority.  That God will grant them insight and cause them to see the hidden things surrounding this evil.  That God will lead them and guide them into success in every single operation.  That God will lead them to the root of this issue – to those who are at the top level of this criminal activity and bring them to justice.

Three.  Pray not one person is left behind.  All are rescued.

Four.  Pray for the rescued.  Pray for their healing and restoration and that God will give their families insight to navigate this season for healing and restoration in their lives.  That they would have wisdom to help lead their child into healing. For children whose families are abusive or harmful, pray for loving and supportive homes for them.

Yes, I am encouraged – but we cannot let up now.  Let’s keep praying.  Continue to rejoice over every child and adult that is rescued.  Pray, pray, pray – we are seeing prayers answered.  Let’s press in like never before that ALL will be rescued from this evil.

Kim Potter is a writer and the founder of A New Thing Ministries, which sends a daily teaching to thousands of people all around the world. Her articles have appeared on The Elijah List, Charisma, Spirit Fuel and iBelieve.com. Kim’s message is one of hope. She speaks to the heart of those who have grown discouraged or disappointed by the circumstances of life, imparting hope. For additional information, or to receive her daily writings, go to www.anewthingministries.com (Photo Credit: Getty Images.)

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Linda Haile
November 2, 2020

God’s ALMIGHTY Protection & Strength for these who are seeking to rescue these children & I pray for HIS Healing of these who have been rescued & for their Families & THANK YOU JESUS for these rescue programs & All those men & women’s dedication~ AMEN

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Barbara Melanson
November 1, 2020

May God continue to rescue all children in these circmstances and have justice reigna for every perpetrator.

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Bobbie Taylor
November 1, 2020

I PRAY DAILY PURPERTRATORS OF SEX SLAVERY WILL BE CAUGHT.
AND CHILDREN WILLBE DELIVERED.
THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT NEWS.

GOD BLESS YOU

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Teresa
November 1, 2020

Thank you for this encouraging report!!! We will pray!!!

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Stella Applebaum
November 1, 2020

Matthew 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?
13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Law enforcement continue to be directed by the Lord down to the root lob evils head off in Jesus’ name. Amen

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Yvonne Pendleton
November 1, 2020

Praise for those rescuing innocent victims of sex trafficking. Expose the enemy. O, Lord, give us strength to press in to speak for those who have no voice. In the Authority of Jesus, pull down those strongholds!

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Kimberly
November 1, 2020

Father,
It encouraging to hear this news, and it turns our eyes to a You. It’s because of You that these rescues have taken place. We thank You for giving these agencies Divine strategy and for disclosing what has been hidden. We ask You for more, Lord. May none be left behind. Than you, Father for hearing our prayers.

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    Corinne Duplessis
    November 1, 2020

    Amen dear Lord. Amen 100 X over 1000 times over. Amen, Amen, I say to you, Amen.

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Yvonne J
November 1, 2020

Father God we praise you for rescuing these children. Please touch and heal them emotionally and physically from all harm and trauma. We ask you to rescue them ALL and bring swift justice to the evil ones who abducted and abused them! In Jesus’ name
Amen

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Connie Pircher
October 31, 2020

Thank you Lord Jesus for this hope to that victims and prisoners of this evil of sex trafficking are being rescued and prayerfully and lovingly being restored. I agree with the prayers below and hope and pray I may be of some use in the stopping of this unimaginable evil and or the restoration of the souls involved. Please strengthen your people to fight and overcome this terrible wrong in your most holy and precious name, Jesus Christ Almighty

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Dale Ann Lathrop
October 31, 2020

I have been praying psalm 103:6 for our Father God to pour out His righteousness and justice upon all those who are oppressed especially for those who have been taken in human trafficking every woman and child Lord find favor with them. Bring healing to them physically spiritual emotionally. Restore to them in Your abundance Lord all that the enemy has stolen.
In the Name above every name Jesus Crist our Lord and Savior.

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Shelby Lynn Allred
October 31, 2020

I am so thankful that the children are being rescued and brought out of what surely has to have been a terrifying time for all of them. There is one thing that I want to share with all of you. This article speaks of the “hidden things surrounding this evil”. One of those evil things is an agency in our very own government called “The Department of Children’s and Family Services”. I can tell you, because I know several families affected by this evil agency, that this government agency is deeply involved in the evils that have befallen the children who are being “found”. Many children, every day, are removed from their families, whether it is necessary or not. Those children are dragged through the courts, taunted by visits with families making children think they are going home with mommy and/or daddy, and then whisked off to a stranger’s house again…a stranger known as a foster parent. After so much time spent in court, and parent’s put through the wringer with all theses “case plans”, many parents’ rights are severed, the children placed for “adoption”, adopted with promises of keeping in touch with the bio families, and that rarely happens. Children who act out are drugged to keep them manageable. Yes, children do go to very loving homes, SOMETIMES, but many times, too many times, they go to people who only want the children for the perks that come from acting as foster parents and adopting children. those perks come in the form of monetary compensation, free healthcare for the children, free college, if the bio parent was receiving SSDI for any reason, the foster/adoptive parent receives that money, as well. Many times the children are used as sex slaves and sold to anyone who wants to use them for that purpose.
I say all that to say this, I am afraid that when these children are found, that they will be returned to DCF where the nightmare may well begin all over again for them. Please be in prayer for these children. We don’t know what they have been subjected to that we may never hear about. I know this may seem impossible to believe, as many think DCS has “the best interest of the child” at heart, but that is not always true. Don’t just take my word for this. Do your research. Follow “Family Forward Project”, Medically Kidnapped” and other groups like these to learn more. Both of these groups are on Facebook. The attorney in Family Forward Project is from Tennessee, and was instrumental in reuniting many families with their children. She is a godsend to many families. Most of all, just PRAY for the children. They have been through, and are going through so much.

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    Rose Marie Doyle
    November 1, 2020

    I can concur with your exposure of Children’s Protective Services. While intentions are usually good, there have been many mistakes and injustices done to children and families. Lord, bring this to light and protect our children.

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      Shelby Lynn Allred
      November 4, 2020

      Thank you, Rose Marie,

      I am praying in faith and agreement with you for these children. May God’s Divine WIll be done for each of them, and no lasting trauma from their experiences. In Jesus’ sweet NAme, Amen.

      Shelby

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J. C. Harden
October 31, 2020

Thank you, Lord Jesus and thank you rescuerers for the brave intervention in getting these children and adults Away from these dangerous and harmful situations and perpetrators. We salute and thank you. We pray for their healing and restoration completely.

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Carole Ann Neve
October 31, 2020

Father God protect and send rescuers for these taken children in Jesus’ mighty name. We love you Lord!

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Ana
October 31, 2020

Trump made a major declaration and massive push to find these precious children of God. Under the last administration, we couldn’t get law enforcement to go into “spas” KNOWN for having women locked in cages. But, when Trump came into office, he made this issue a priority! He went to various states giving law enforcement the funds to find and rescue these women and children. As recently as a couple of months ago, Lara Trump was in Atlanta in a joint venture with Tim Tebow about this matter. (Atlanta is a hub for trafficking due to the international airport. So, Trump went to the origin of some of the problems.) PRAISE JESUS. Hallelujah.

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Ana
October 31, 2020

Trump has put a major effort into finding and rescuing these kids. Under the previous administration we could not get any help from local law enforcement to make arrest in “spas” that were known to have women in cages. But, Trump went state to state over the last couple of years pushing law enforcement to break up these rings and find these exploited people. As recent as a couple of months ago Lara Trump and Tim Tebow were in Atlanta announcing a joint partnership to break up more of these circles. (Atlanta is a big hub for bringing kids in and out of the country because of the international airport. So, Trump sent people into the heart of the international trafficking.) Praise Jesus!

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hannah yamaguchi
October 31, 2020

PRAISE THE LORD!!!! THANK YOU FOR DELIVERING THESE SWEET CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM WILL BE SAFE AND DELIVERED.

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Brenda
October 31, 2020

Thank you Kim for the good news! We will continue praying, praying, praying for those still to be rescued and for the rescuers!

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Queen Hayes
October 31, 2020

GLORY TO GOD!!! HE HAS HEARD AND HE HAS AND IS ANSWERING OUR PRAYERS!🙌👑🙌👑🙌👑🙌👑🙌👑

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Beverly Patterson
October 31, 2020

Praise be to God for each one that has been delivered from this terrible thing. Thanks to all the law-enforcement agencies and the ministries and to those in our government who are working so diligently to rescue women and children from human tracking. I pray those who are guilty will pay greatly for their crimes.

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Peggy
October 31, 2020

Thank you, O Holy God and Father of all. Thank you for those who have been in the midst of conducting these rescues, we ask for wisdom and insight to find even more. I pray for the children being returned home that God will be a part of their restoration and healing. I cover each and every family involved and that praises and thanksgiving will be given to the Heavenly Father. We pray for patience for the parents, the love of Christ poured out and we bind every spirit of fear that would attempt to bring further harm. Let freedom ring in every home. In Jesus Name

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charlyn page
October 31, 2020

God hears our cries. God delivers us. He makes good use of the bad for our benefit. He brings healing.
May each and every rescued person know these truths and trust God to continue to work on their behalf!

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Delois
October 31, 2020

If there were no customers then no business of this kind would exist. Only the LORD knows how many and the identity of people participating in this great evil. Please, Lord, may their evil be revealed and properly dealt with so they may be brought to repentance. Father, I pray that the fear of the Lord would fall on them, that they would repent, and turn from their wicked ways. I ask that You would show them a way out of their perversion and addiction by releasing them from the demonic power that they have given in to and has hold of them. Lord, you have given us power through the blood of Jesus to break down strongholds, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Thank you that we are not left powerless, but that we have hope through You.
I want to shout from the rooftop, “Wake up pastors, wake up church! Don’t just talk about the evil around you, and wring your hands. “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6: 10-20 Please, Father, stir Your complacent church!
Thank You so much for the authorities who are helping to stop this evil. Please protect them and increase their success.

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    Brenda Dormann
    October 31, 2020

    Agreeing with the prayers.
    LORD Thankyou this evil is being exposed on all levels.
    Amen

    Praying against abductions of children especially over Halloween.

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Epifania
October 31, 2020

thank You Lord for hearing our prayers. may You expose more hidden agenda of many criminals in the branches of government and even in the populace. Give discernment to the law enforcers and agencies involved in this operation and bless them with boldness in standing up for Your truth. may You help the victims in their recovery process in Jesus Name i pray. amen.

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Jennifer Ristvedt-Hille
October 31, 2020

Praising God for this victorious news and praying the darkness continues to be exposed to the Light.

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L
October 31, 2020

Prating that and hidden things will be exposed… everywhere

And for wisdom knowledge and patience in their recovery and healing process

Yashua-Rapha !

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Evelyn Jones
October 31, 2020

Not ONE child will be left behind.

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Michael
October 31, 2020

Praise to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords for this mighty deliverance that is taking place! May special grace be released over these children to receive deep spiritual healing and cleansing in Jesus’ Name. May the years the locust has eaten be restored in their lives, and may they be reconciled to Christ so that healing and forgiveness is theirs in Jesus’ Name!

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LisaHawkins
October 31, 2020

Thank you Jesus! For this victory over human trafficking, please deliver these victims to a sense of healing that they may forget or black out the horrors that happened to them forever. I pray their families would provide loving support and wisdom in getting them help. Deliver any families from abuse and torment. I pray for DIVINE knowledge to the law enforcement officers that they may ferret out this hidden den of evil and torture. Deliver these “dens” to law enforcement in the name of Jesus!
Amen

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Lynette
October 31, 2020

Tim Tebow helps fund some rescues. Not this one I think as its government led, but lets walk these rescues out with orgs that are deeply involved. Lord Jesus lets go get more.

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RS Shuler
October 31, 2020

🙏🏼Oh Father God Almighty, wrap these injured little ones in Your arms of love, deliver their tortured minds, bodies, and souls from horrific memories, let them And their families be healed and fully restored, in Jesus Name we pray Amen🙏🏼💞

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Patricia McBride
October 31, 2020

Praying for the families,friends, and spiritual leaders of the rescued ones! As these are returned home, those around will need God’s wisdom and grace to bring healing, comfort and restoration.

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M. J. McFalls
October 31, 2020

Please send this message out to every social media site that you can. Your liberal CNN NBC ABC NPR friends have not heard this! Let them know what the lameStreamMedia is not giving them! Perhaps one person will look beyond the MSM to an alternative news site. Change minds gently to help them see clearly. This is a huge and daily prayer of mine. “Lord open the eyes of ____to see the TRUTH!”

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Krystal Stovall-Dixon
October 31, 2020

I praise God and rejoice like never before!!! Thank you Lord!! Thank you for saving our children! I praise you that just like your Word says: you will leave the 99 to go after the one that is lost, I thank you that you will continue to go after every single one of the victims Lord! Not one will be left behind! In Jesus’ Name! Amen!!

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    Regina Jackson
    October 31, 2020

    Yesssss, and deal with those that have dared to harm your precious ones with YOUR Justice, oh LORD! Shut down ALL media outlets, like Netflix that exploits your men, women and children. Amen!

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Loretta Walker
October 31, 2020

My home prayer group has been praying for the return of our children!
We are now praising God with you! For answered prayer!
We intend to keep on praying.

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Joe WOLFE
October 31, 2020

Praise God! Answered prayer!

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Judy
October 31, 2020

ALL GLORY TO GOD!
You will not rescue them and leave them to heal. Please provide the best understanding and love and grace and mercy and compassion to all who help these precious individuals who have been rescued and families on the way to restoration. In the name of Jesus. Amen

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Melodie
October 31, 2020

PRAISE YOU LORD GOD! You redeem lives from destruction. There is no one like our God. Bless all those involved in the rescuing. We ask for insight and protection and favor for all the law enforcement agencies to be able to continue to rescue more children and adults.
I pray that those committing these crimes would have the fear of God on them and repent and turn themselves in and be whistleblowers. Let there be justice Lord. May all the victims feel Your presence and Your love and heal them from their hurts. Surround them with loving caring people that will help them heal. Help them come to know You as their Lord and Savior and if they are already saved may they grow more and more in love with You Jesus and love Your Word.
Help them LORD to forgive and not harbor hate, but instead use them to comfort others with the same comfort You gave them. Thank You Heavenly Father, You are an awesome God.

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Jerry sauls
October 31, 2020

I give praise to God and thanks to those people involved in the rescue of these children and adults. May God richly bless everyone involved. May peace and protection be upon you.Amen!

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Elisabeth
October 31, 2020

Praise the Lord for every rescued child and adult. I pray that the healing process will be effective and without delay. Raise up more workers to take part in the healing process of the victims. Bring care and restoration to every wounded person. And restore the wounded to become a force for renewal and godly values in society as a whole. Bless them all with a new and holy life, Lord. Bring love and light into their lives. Raise up an army of intercessors and prayerwarriors to work in prayer and repentance for the total exposure of this evil and destructive trafficking of humans. Bring lght and truth into the darkness. Open every nook and crevice where darkness hides and let all be exposed. Let it be written and shown in the news and media. Let this evil be totally visible in the US and in every country in the world and bring every perpetrator to justice. Praise You Lord for miraculous rescues and the change of hearts around the world. Raise up politicians who are unafraid and can withstand corruption. Bless these politicians and your workers in the field. Open dormant churches to become houses of truth and love and restoration. Let every believer open their hearts to this painful truth and open the eyes of pastors to take part in the restoration of these wounded people. Let Your truth be the only truth.

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Lisa Plummer
October 31, 2020

Thanks so much for posting, I had no idea.
Hallelujah!
More, Lotd! We cry out for more children to be located, returned home, and completely restored in mind, body, and spirit.
We pray that they would not become substance use dependent because of their experiences, but instead pray they’ll become Fsther-God dependent!
We pray that you’ll restore every single part of their shattered hearts and create within them beautiful mosaics of healing, victory, and survival!
We declare that what was meant for evil in the lives of these precious children, instead will be used for their good, and God‘s glory. We don’t know how you can do it, Father, but we know you can!
We agree for RESURRECTION LIFE for these children, in Jesus’ Name!

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