Believing Things
Stevie Wonder knows that believing in things is powerful. In his hit song “Superstition” he calls out the things that we believe that may not benefit our life or the lives of others. Seven years of bad luck, walking under a ladder, broken mirrors - these anxious beliefs keep us in a daydream and won’t ever really save us.
At Motown Mission we ask participants to be reminded of the beliefs we have that can benefit our lives and the lives of others:.
We believe God loves you, has loved you from before the beginning, and will always love you.
We believe Jesus taught us to love others and that in doing so we share in the very love of God.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is with us every step, every day, every challenge, and every success.
So, when Stevie sings “You believe in things that you don’t understand, then you suffer,” Let’s remember to believe in those things that do save us and lift us up.
Questions for Discussion:
What is one superstition you’ve always had?
What beliefs do you have about the City of Detroit and the residents here? Is it a helpful belief?
Who are the people in your life that you can trust and who you believe will help you whenever you are in need?
In Luke 1, upon hearing the news that Mary would give birth to Jesus, Elizabeth says: “For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” When have you heard such good news that you knew the love of God to be real?
