As survivors, there are different issues and challenges that we struggle with. We are generally strong, resourceful people, but deeply-rooted habits and thought patterns are hard to break. Let’s handle them with every helpful tool we can access: maybe therapy or counseling, small group work, exercise, supportive friends…and prayer.

I sometimes get frustrated with myself with things that I’m still working on, and it helps to remind myself that prayer is one tool I can always use. God cares about every single thing that we struggle with, small or large.  I can talk with the good Lord about anything, and ask for help so that I can grow to be more like Jesus, grow to be closer to my Creator.

For instance: “Lord, please teach me how to be a friend to myself.” Or “I need to learn who I can safely trust.” Or “I’m struggling with setting boundaries. Please help me do that wisely.” Or really anything else.