Two weeks ago, I saw Hillsong United’s movie (THE I HEART REVOLUTION: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER) while I was on a business trip. It was a profound experience that really prodded me on things God was already working on in my life.
There were a ton of one-liner take ways, but one of the biggies that struck me was:
Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something.
That statement is a truth to what is often a stifling thought – “I can’t make a difference.” We figure that any contribution we make in addressing the social injustices and profound needs in our world is so insignificant that we end up not bothering at all.
We’re not a celebrity who can commit thousands of dollars or the proceeds from out latest “work.”
We wonder if a $20 gift actually provide water for a person for 20 years as Charity: Water claims? (I believe it can!)
Hey, times are tight, many are out of work often just scraping by.
And yet, as Christ Followers, how do we reconcile:
Speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” –Proverbs 31:8-9
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress..” –James 1:27
One cool organization/program that offers a way for virtually anyone to help is Mocha Club. For the price of two mochas each month ($7), you can help with a number of relief projects in Africa: Clean Water, Education, Child Mothers + Women At Risk, Orphan Care + Vulnerable Children, and HIV/AIDS + Health care.
Mocha Club’s Vision:
“Our vision is to provide a way for people who don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to make a difference in Africa. Our community-based website allows members to start a team and invite friends to join them in giving up the cost of 2 mochas a month to support their chosen project. We know that today’s tech-savvy generation can have a huge impact by using the viral nature of the web. So we decided to equip Mocha Club members themselves to grow awareness and support for Africa by inviting friends.
We’re aware of people’s general lack of trust that their money is being effective, and we address that by providing regular updates. Each month, we update our Mocha Club members on how their $7 is helping the people of Africa through videos and blogs of the specific projects they are supporting.”
Pretty cool!
So come one! Join me in giving up two mochas each month for the great need that exists in Africa. I’m supporting Orphan Care + Vulnerable Children projects. (BTW, I’m not alone in this – check out some of the other sponsors.)
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