I was on twitter today and I noticed someone say something interesting. She said, "You cannot fix a man. Only when a man looks to God when he's in need, can he be fixed." I grew up in a Christian, conservative, Southern Baptist home, so I know all too well how strong the shackles of Christianity can be. Yes, shackles--As in they bind you. They hold you back. They limit you. That is what religion does. It teaches you that you are incompetent and that without this all-knowing,
all-powerful and perfect being, you are helpless, hopeless, and irreparably flawed. You are taught to look to everything but yourself for answers and for all things. You are somehow not good enough and no matter how hard you try, you can never be good enough. The only thing that saves you is the so-called mercy of this mystery being. The only thing that governs your actions and keeps you from being a total savage who gives in to all sorts of vile things, again, is this mystery being. My response to this girl was simple:
"Only when a man stops looking to external forces and starts looking within himself can he be fixed."
Do you wait for this mystery to feed you? Or do you go to the store and buy food? Do you wait for this mystery to give you money? Or do you go to work to provide for yourself and your family (if you have one)?
You don't sit around and wait for God to provide your needs. So why sit around and wait for him to fix your flaws? Why not stand up, take responsibility and look within yourself to fix anything that you feel is wrong? Quit letting your religion and your god cripple you. It is within you to control your actions, control your thoughts and correct any flaws.
Quit looking outside of self, when all that you need is within. Get off your knees, open your eyes, and stand up on your own two feet. Throw the crutch of religion away and realize that you are both the one needing healing and the HEALER. Any prayers you have will only be answered by you.
Peace, Love and Elevation.
Written By: Queen Tiye/Genesis
