I Am But One, But I Am One

by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Posted: November 22, 2009

Individuals can slow the speed of human trafficking…

I hear my conscience calling me to rescue the oppressed.
I choose to answer willingly 'cause I've been richly blessed.
I am but one but I am one whose candle mocks the dark.
I am available to Him who owns my willing heart.

I cannot disregard abuse in brothel, field or slum.
I will not rest until I work that justice might be done.
I am but one but I am one who feels the children's pain.
I am available to Him who calls each one by name.

I'll be a voice for those enslaved by power, lust and greed.
I'll advocate for those in chains until they have been freed.
I am but one but I am one who will not be denied.
I am available to Him who with the victim sides.

* the above poem can be sung to the hymn tune for "My Soul Has Found a Resting Place"

** Check out what the International Justice Mission is doing to halt human trafficking. Go to www.ijm.org

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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.

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