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Perfectionist?
'Even perfection has its limits ...' Psalm 119:96
Don't let fear of failure stop you from trying something - give it a go! Remember these facts when you're worrying that you won't be good enough, and take it from there.
FACT: sorry to be the one to break it to you, but no matter how much you may think you're all that, you're not perfect and you never will be on this earth.
Only Jesus managed that one. Yes, it's great to strive to be like Jesus in character and, through Him, we're made perfect in God's eyes; but that doesn't mean you have to be perfect at everything you do! Sometimes you just need to give yourself a break.
FACT: having said that, don't stop trying. God wants you to give things a go. If you make mistakes (which, believe me, you will - and that's fine), then learn from them and let Him help you. Ask Him what you can take away from the experience and grow from.
FACT: some things, you won't succeed in at all. That's too is to be expected, you're only human, and God's made us all different. Have reasonable expectations, and don't put too much pressure on yourself. And remember, the same is true for others. Stuff you are great at, they might not be so don't be too hard on them if they just don't get it. Remember, God doesn't expect you to be perfect; just to give things a go.
written by Bob Gass
'Even perfection has its limits ...' Psalm 119:96
Don't let fear of failure stop you from trying something - give it a go! Remember these facts when you're worrying that you won't be good enough, and take it from there.
FACT: sorry to be the one to break it to you, but no matter how much you may think you're all that, you're not perfect and you never will be on this earth.
Only Jesus managed that one. Yes, it's great to strive to be like Jesus in character and, through Him, we're made perfect in God's eyes; but that doesn't mean you have to be perfect at everything you do! Sometimes you just need to give yourself a break.
FACT: having said that, don't stop trying. God wants you to give things a go. If you make mistakes (which, believe me, you will - and that's fine), then learn from them and let Him help you. Ask Him what you can take away from the experience and grow from.
FACT: some things, you won't succeed in at all. That's too is to be expected, you're only human, and God's made us all different. Have reasonable expectations, and don't put too much pressure on yourself. And remember, the same is true for others. Stuff you are great at, they might not be so don't be too hard on them if they just don't get it. Remember, God doesn't expect you to be perfect; just to give things a go.
written by Bob Gass
