Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Let the Journey begin !


"Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow." - Isaiah 1:17

This summer I have the honored opportunity to serve the Lord through an internship with International Justice Mission, which is a human rights advocacy agency headquartered in Washington D.C. who believe in the heart of the scripture I have written above from Isaiah 1:17 and who fight for the rights of the oppressed and victimized in 13 different countries around the world. Through this internship I will get to be a part of the fight to end modern day slavery and I will specifically be focused on bring this information and education to the college campuses in our country effectively and urgently. I would love for you to follow along with me as I begin this journey this summer. I will be interning from June 4th until August 16th. I am so excited to see all that God has for me to learn as I take this step into a new real world office position and as I seek Justice in his most glorious son's name, Jesus.

The first thing that God has put on my heart to do as I begin to near my first day at IJMHQ’s is to ask you all to be in prayer for me. I believe so strongly that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful (James 5:16) and I am asking you to please add me to your list of those you are interceding for daily. Some of my specific prayer requests are:

à My walk with Jesus Christ would be first and foremost in all that I do
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”  This is the first and greatest commandment.            
(Matthew 22:37-38)

àThat I would pray without ceasing for all people, all things, and the desires of God’s heart as he reveals it to me
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

àFor the community that God will build and cultivate between my fellow interns and I at IJMHQ’s. That this would be rich and full and centered on God.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
(Acts 2:42-47)

à That God would give me wisdom, creativity, and enthusiasm daily for the work that he has set out for me to do this summer.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
(Colossians 3:23)

à For financial provision for this summer as I trust the Lord to supply my every need through the raising of support & that I would give generously to those in need although I am in need
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
(2 Corinthians 9:6-8)

I will continue to update you on my prayer requests, for I can only imagine they will change and grow as I change and grow throughout this summer and this experience!!

I hope and pray that this post finds you abundantly walking in the fullness of life that Christ has died to give us (Romans 5:6-8). I am thankful for all of you and can’t wait to hear about all God is doing in your lives as well as keep you posted on all that I will be learning this summer. Blessings in Jesus’ name!

à If you do decide you would like to support me and the work that God has called me to this summer please visit this website:


 And simply fill out the form! Pick my name on the list of interns you see at the top and please send me an email to let me know you have donated and invested in the fight against injustice and God’s heart for the oppressed!


In Christ’s Love,

Kaity Ruhland

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