Today, I took a significant step towards more healing by booking a therapy session.
Did I break down? Yes, I did.
Did I understand why? Yes.
Did I want to be there? Not really.
I kept telling myself I was fine for the past two years, convincing myself repeatedly.
I realized today that I miss the innocence of dating, a time when I had few insecurities, fears, or doubts. I could fall in love completely and enjoy the process—then adulthood and heartbreak changed everything.
Many Christians are hesitant about seeking therapy, believing that faith in God should suffice. Ed Stetzer, a Christian blogger and author, points out that churches often treat mental health issues differently, assuming it stems from only deeper spiritual struggles.
The truth is that mental and spiritual struggles are interconnected. We are complex beings, intricately connected in spirit, soul, body, and mind. If we dismiss mental health issues and attribute them solely to spiritual deficiencies, we risk committing spiritual abuse.
It's easy to blame my past for everything that has happened, but I know I need to take responsibility and move forward. I must let go of the past and allow God to guide my steps. It's time to be intentional, patient, and surrender everything to God.
To whoever is reading this, I pray you find healing from your painful past.
I pray you can function without the burden of overthinking. I pray you live your life with God as your guide. I pray you release the guilt from past mistakes. You are loved and deserve to be loved.
Amen.
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