I grew up in a household that believed in God, although we didn’t go to church every Sunday. For most of my life, I believed I had control of my life. Nobody else was going to make my future for me. I still believe we have to make our own choices and do the work.
But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how many things are outside my control. You can work hard and make the best decisions you can, and something you never expected can change the outcome of everything.
When that happens, I need something to lean on. For me, that pillar is my belief that God is next to me. I believe He guides me when things get tough and helps me find my way out of the hole.
That belief doesn’t mean I can sit still and wait for things to change. It helps me get up and start working again. It helps me believe things can get better if I want them to and if I keep doing my part.
I know faith isn’t everyone’s pillar. I can only speak for myself. What I’ve learned is that when life takes away the feeling of control, it helps to have something steady to hold onto while you find your next step.
For some people, that pillar may be a friend, a parent, or a business partner. We all need someone who can be a mentor to us, someone who reminds us that setbacks happen. What we do next is our choice: we can do nothing, or we can do something about it.