Not to start a whole argument here Drew but life must be a whole lot easier for people like you who believe in a higher power. Thinking that no matter what theirs still someone running the show.
No argument at all.
Honestly? Its been the entire difference for a few reasons.
One of the major contributors to my growth and 'recovery' if you will call it that was the knowledge that this world, and we in it, were not as we should be. We were cracked by sin and prevented from being the way God designed us. To know that the problem I have is 'solved' by Jesus Christ, and in the resurrection I will be made whole and 'healed' from the issues I have got stopped me from worrying about my worrying (literally) and calmed my anxiety in ways I had previously not experienced.
It also identified to me that every, absolutely everyone, struggles with these same 'cracks' and are as broken as I. I've approached life with a 'tell the truth' approach to those around me who have issues and done so in the knowledge that the truth literally does set you free.
It has also meant I find it much easier to locate the essence of people that is good, and focus in on that and loving that part of them which is the glimmer of who they should be, rather than letting their faults bog me down and prevent me from enjoying their company.
This isn't to say I get along with everyone; I am pessimistic at times (I have a propensity to be a cynic about stuff - I lie to myself and state I'm simply being realistic but lets face it, I'm being a cynic :lol
and have low periods where anxiety and my flaws get control. But to know that I will be healed in the Kingdom is a big deal. It like taking a shower and washing away the dirt you have accumulated in life.
Hope that's not too much of an overshare.
Horrible disease.
:lol:
