45. Letting Go of Perfectionism

In this episode we are stripping away and revealing the truth behind the idea of worldly perfectionism. In this day in age we often feel the need to prove ourselves to others, and in trying to fulfill this wayward desire, we forget our true purpose and that is of perfect unity with Christ.

Perfection can have a very negative connotation because it frequently takes over our thoughts and minds like when we put impossible expectations on ourselves: I must be the perfect mother, I must be the perfect wife, no one can see my mistakes and failings or I will have nothing to show for my life. But when this is flipped around and we can put our energy towards the perfection God asks of us, like loving Him above all things, loving our neighbor as ourselves, and striving to be good as our heavenly Father is good, then we can find true joy and peace.

When we stop seeking approval from others and rest our gaze on our heavenly Father, we can finally let go of worldly perfectionism.

"Am I now seeking the favor of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men I should not be a servant of Christ."
Galatians 1:10

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