Change

A friend of mine posted this video on her Facebook site. More details about the project can be found on the Play For Change Website. Take some time and check it out. The website explains it best:

"Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographic, political, economic, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race. And with this truth firmly fixed in our minds, we set out to share it with the world."

As I listen to the music and think about the concept it makes me wonder what it really takes to change the world. It can overwhelm us just thinking about all the people in need from poverty, wars, social justice, education, and all the kids needing a safe loving family... It makes me want to throw my hands up and ask God why he allows this to happen, why should I bother. Only God can fix all these things.

But maybe the point is that God wants us to fix these things and as we find our part in the story we can make a difference. I also think as we see the suffering and do not turn our back, we are touched in a unspeakable ways. I am not talking about writing a check to the United Way or Homeless Shelter (those are good things). But, I am talking about opening our eyes to find unexpected opportunities, personally touching a strangers life even if it means being inconvenienced. As we touch other peoples lives and open our walls to a community that we are not comfortable or familar with, we begin to see diversity, hope, and suffering being overcome. Maybe that is a glimmer of heaven?

Who knows, but look for someone to help out that you don.t know and post your experience here.