The Lord doesn't like us to be dead. Be alive. Sometimes I dance to the glory of the Lord, because He said so.
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The old Devil gets mad when you're trying to do good. Pray that God will move the stumbling blocks.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Doing good can be met with challenges, and one should seek divine aid to overcome them.
Mahalia Jackson's quote emphasizes that when one strives to do good, obstacles often arise, which may be attributed to negative forces. It suggests that through prayer and faith, individuals can seek help to navigate these challenges and continue on their path of goodness.
Themes
GoodObstaclesPrayerFaithStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
During a community service speech, you can use this quote to inspire volunteers.
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