Prayers or Action- What Truly Frees Us?
‘I prayed for freedom for twenty years, but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.’ ―Frederick Douglass
Why do we cling to ‘thoughts and prayers’ like a child clings to a security blanket, fully aware it’s just fabric but somehow believing it offers protection against the monsters under the bed?
Frederick Douglass, a man who knew a thing or two about the harsh realities of life, famously said,
‘I prayed for freedom for twenty years, but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.’
This statement isn’t just witty banter; it’s a mighty sledgehammer to the glass house of passive spirituality.
Think about it.
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