Today's meditation passage was an emphasis on perfection just as we are. "I am perfect just as I am right now. I am sufficient." For me, I take this as I am imperfectly perfect. As Hay writes: "I do not have to prove anyone or anything who I am." This is significant for me.
Part of the stress that brought on my cancer was the desire to be perfect. I believe so many of us struggle with that unachieveable dream. In that struggle, we put more pressure on ourselves than we can handle. Lose weight -- again. Make more money. Have more friends. Drive a certain type of car. And once we have children, it's child, be a perfect reflection of me as your parent.
Perfection is a score on a spellig test or a sunset or a rose. It's not a person. The moment Eve took a bite of the apple, we became imperfect, which is part of how unique and wonderful we are.
Today I embrace my imperfections as a glorious reflection of Me. The chip in my tooth. The powder-blue minivan I drive. The tight budget on which I choose to live. As I meet new people today, I will meet them with confidence and authenticity. There's no need to prove myself to anyone but God. He loves me as I am, and at the same time is constantly unleashing power in me to be more. I follow His lead.
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