I want to be Perfect

I want to be perfect.

But if there was a video monitor over my head that showed everyone my thoughts and what I have done – I’d go hide in a cave – because I’m very, very flawed.

What about you?  Ashamed of any of your past or present?
Always thankful for how the Lord meets me morning-by-morning through the 3 devotionals and Bible reading I do each day.    Today ‘Jesus Calling’ really encouraged me.    Maybe you too.

     Don’t be so hard on yourself. I can bring good even out of your mistakes. Your finite mind tends to look backward, longing to undo decisions you have come to regret. This is a waste of time and energy, leading only to frustration. Instead of floundering in the past, release your mistakes to Me. Look to Me in trust, anticipating that My infinite creativity can weave both good choices and bad into a lovely design. 

     Because you are human, you will continue to make mistakes. Thinking that you should live an error-free life is symptomatic of pride. Your failures can be a source of blessing, humbling you and giving you empathy for other people in their weaknesses. Best of all, failure highlights your dependence on Me. I am able to bring beauty out of the morass of your mistakes. Trust Me, and watch to see what I will do. 

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”  Romans 8:28 

“But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord;
I will wait for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.”  Micah 7:7
Ken Korkow KKorkow@CBMC.com