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MORE THAN A HASHTAG 1.3

6/22/2020

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Do Something...

​Maybe you heard me say, "Do something!" at the end of yesterday’s video, but instead of feeling inspired or motivated, you feel helpless or unsure of where to start. If that's you, here are two things I hope will encourage you:
 
The first is this: God is the miracle-worker—not us.
 
God is calling you and I to join God on God’s mission of making wrong things right in the world, but it is ultimately God’s mission. God is the miracle-worker!
 
God wants us to join God on God’s mission so God can use us in amazing ways. We join God when we choose to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
 
When we live that kind of faith, God can use us to do incredible things in the world. God can use us to make a difference if we're willing.
 
And here’s the second thing: You don't have to do everything—just do something.
 
It's easy to become overwhelmed by all that's wrong in the world, but God isn't calling you to do or change everything that needs to be changed. That's way too much for one person! 

Question of the Day: What is one thing you’re going to “do” this week to right the wrongs in our community? Let us know in the comments what ideas you have and maybe we can work together to make it happen in the coming weeks!

Discussion Questions:
  • Read John 6:1-13. What are your "loaves and fishes" that you can offer Jesus?
  • Why do you think many movements, revolutions, and revivals begin with young people? 
  • What's one way you're going to "do something" this week?  
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MORE THAN A HASHTAG 1.1

6/22/2020

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Social Media + Social Justice

Because social media is so accessible, it is an incredible tool for spreading the word about a crisis or injustice quickly—especially for people whose voices are ignored or silenced offline.

Although so much good can be done through social media, there can still be downsides to "social media activism."
 
In the age of social media, it's easy to send a tweet, post a selfie, or share a video about an inspiring cause or campaign. For many of us though, that's where our justice work ends.
 
So is writing a great post really all it takes to make a difference in the world? Or is it possible that justice is about something more than a hashtag?

Question of Day: What are the positives you have seen regarding social media being used for social justice movements? What are the negatives you have seen?

Discussion Questions:
  • What's one way you've seen social media used to fight for justice? 
  • What's one way you've seen social media contribute to injustice?  
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