May. 4, 2008 - Greece

Take a moment to think about Greece.  Athens, the Olympics, islands and beautiful coast lines, rich wines and good food- it all seems so great doesn't it?

But Greece has many problems that most people don't know exist. For instance, it is illegal to grow or sell drugs in Greece, but their use is wide spread.  Human trafficking may be the biggest problem in Greece- over 18,000 people were trafficked into Greece in 2002 and today women are sold in to the sex trade at 2,000 a day with 65% of males having a hired prostitute.  Unemployment is high and good jobs are scarce.  Though Greece was the first European country to hear the gospel not many people believe it.  97% is Greek orthodox, 2.3% is Muslim, while a mere, 0.7% is simply called other. 

Prayer is the most powerful force on the planet and it is the greatest way to help Greece.  For twenty days, I am joining a group of bloggers on HSB and praying for a specific country.  Join us and make a difference through prayer.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.  ~ Proverbs 15:29

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