prayers needed, not opinions

This letter was dated 7/22/07
Dear Julia,
Your article came at a time when I needed it most. Yesterday I received an e-mail from a prayer group that I went to for help. I did tell them about my unconventional relationship with a man but I did not ask them for their opinion, only their prayers. They said that I was on a path leading to death and destruction. I am easily depressed by what others say and I was traumatized. So I really appreciate what you said. I put on my message board, "Believe only what you yourself judge to be true." Thanks again so much!
Sincerely,
R.M.