Imperfection means opportunities for spiritual growth. I'm a recovering "approval addict." For years, my subconscious life's mission was to gain and maintain the approval of my fellow Latter-day Saints. Surely, their acceptance of me was indicative of God's acceptance. (Have you felt this way too....just a little?) My brief bout with depression served as my wake-up call. Thus, for the sake of my emotional health, I turned to God (and Zoloft). His response to me: "I love you." And I didn't ... VIEW POST