Bent but not broken

I've heard it said that people use religion as a crutch. I totally agree with that but I also think people sometimes use it as a wall to hide behind so they don't have to deal with stuff . Instead of taking action and trying to fix the problem, they sit back and claim they are "praying about it ". I'm not knocking prayer but in the meantime, you need to use the brains and ability God gave you to try to figure things out. Pray to God but row for the shore. I know people who literally can't (or rather won't)  make any decision, large or small, without praying or running to their almighty pastor for advice;from buying a house to choosing a paint color for their bathroom and everything in between, they won't pull the trigger before seeking God's will. I know I sound awful but I get very annoyed by this mindset especially when it comes to hiding behind that wall instead of taking responsibility for your actions. I don't believe that God intended for...

I had to make a difficult decision last week and long story short, it got blown way out of proportion. I was betrayed by someone I thought was my friend and it was a shock. Had this happened a year ago, it would have crippled me emotionally. Does it bother me?  Of course it does just as it would bother anyone with a heart and feelings but I'm not letting it devastate me the way I would have in the past. I haven't shed one tear or lost a minute of sleep over it. I can't express enough how good counseling has been for me!  People who have not experienced depression or anxiety don't understand why these little victories mean so much but to me, it feels like I have climbed a mountain!  It is great to be able to get through a difficult situation without retreating into a dark hole and beating myself up. Yay me!!