Meditations for Christians Who Try To Be Perfect
Monday 8th of February 2010
Trying Hard to be Perfect
Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (KJV).
Do you want to do everything right? Do you wish you could hide when you make a mistake? Are you secretly certain your ideas and opinions are best? Do you get impatient inside when a loved ones’s behavior does not meet your expectations? Do you try hard to be perfect in thought and deed?
The dictionary defines the word “perfection” as the state of being complete in every way; without defect; flawless; completely accurate; pure, most excellent or faultless. This defines the nature and character of God: not human beings.
Perfectionism, the dictionary indicates, is the theory that moral, religious, or social perfection can be attained by mortals. Some of us live as if we believe this theory. And we are worn out.
We find relief when we begin to change our beliefs. Paul’s words may be interpreted: “All human beings fail to measure up to God’s perfect expectations. They misunderstand and misinterpret His flawless ways, so they lack what it takes to possess the dignity, honor, and perfect character of God.” Not one of us is perfect or without fault. We all need God. And in this truth we are released to cease our striving, ask for forgiveness, and find rest.
God, I’m so relieved
that I don’t have to keep up this facade.
Only you are perfect.
I need you.
Copyright 2010 Joan C. Webb
For more from Joan Webb visit www.joancwebb.com
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