Day 33 "Perfect In His Sight"
Perfectly Unique
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Good Morning Beauties!
Today’s lyric is one that most of us find difficult to believe. Instead of believing our sins have been washed away and we are seen as unblemished by God, we still struggle with perfectionism.
Why oh why do we still demand perfection of ourselves? Who are we trying to please? Who’s acceptance do we still need? Is it our own unmet expectations? Selah.
In looking at the snowflake in the picture above, at first glance, it looks perfect. Upon closer examination, you can see the imperfections. Is this scrutiny the way you look at yourself? Pretty good at first glance, but not so great in the details?
As an exercise today, please look at one area of your life where you are striving to be perfect and write it in your journal. Ask the Lord to show you what is the origination of the expectation. Is it from something said? Something implied? Family tradition of success? Take time to uncover the truth about need for perfection in this area.
Once you have an idea where it originated, let’s look at the fear factor living within the need to be perfect. What would happen if you fall short of perfection? Would you be rejected by someone? Would you feel shame? Please write down the worst case scenario of falling short.
In your examination of your need for perfectionism today, do you see where the enemy has used deception to cause fear of failure. The Bible tells us, “Love never brings fear, for fear is always related to punishment. But love’s perfection drives the fear of punishment far from our hearts. Whoever walks constantly afraid of punishment has not reached love’s perfection.” 1 John 4:18 The Passion Translation
Let’s pray for God’s revelation of how we’ve been made perfect in God’s sight, and that we may walk in the freedom of His love without fear of punishment. Let’s celebrate the only perfect thing that matters…His Love!
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Every part of you is so beautiful, my darling. Perfect is your beauty, without flaw within.”