As one who tries to give my best effort in whatever I try to do, I’ve learned this valuable lesson:

Perfection, as we are taught it, is a myth that enslaves us – an elusive carrot that compels us but rarely elicits any peace.  The pursuit of this idea of perfection is soul crushing…

Perfection, as we are taught it,  has become a relentless specter that holds shame as its consequence when we are confronted with its impossible demands.

We need a new and better definition.

In Scripture, perfection, when applied to our humanity is not an achievement accomplished through performance but rather a condition conferred upon us by grace and through faith.   

Perfection is a process – a witness to one’s growing understanding and acknowledgement of one’s need for grace – a state of being achieved not by achievement but by acceptance.

Perfection is completion, wholeness, and maturity realized through a humility that liberates us from performance based pressure and stress.

Paradoxically, to become perfect, in the eyes of God, is to acknowledge one’s imperfection and accept the sufficiency of grace alone that allows our weaknesses to become witnesses to God’s providence, wisdom, and power!

Remember Paul’s thorn? 

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 

2 Corinthians 12:9

Yes,  do your best, but never forget that God’s grace is enough!  In a word – Christ is perfect, so needn’t be. 

Release yourself from the burden of perfectionism – be kind to yourself today!

God’s grace is sufficient!

Good Morning, I love you all!

ihs,

just adam