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perfect, imperfect
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Trying to Be Perfect? Perfect Is as Perfect Sees

by Rebecca Barlow Jordan

Perfect Is As Perfect Sees

Perfect is a matter of perspective.

I get it.

Every morning, I wake up refreshed.

Okay, most mornings.

Same objectives. The same desires. And the same hopes.

I want to be perfect.

In my thoughts.

Then my actions.

Perfect in my marriage.

With my family and friends.

In my motives.

And in my prayers.

Doing the right things.

Saying the right things.

At the right time.

Wisdom…ah, yes, to act with wisdom, kindness, love.

Trying to Be Perfect? Perfect Is As Perfect Sees

Then life happens.

Trying to Be Perfect? Perfect Is As Perfect Sees

And not just before coffee.

Promises made.

Promises broken.

The phone rings.

Breakfast burns.

Misunderstandings erupt.

Illness attacks.

Tragedy strikes.

COVID hits.

Trying to Be Perfect? Perfect Is As Perfect Sees

Life disappoints.

People disappoint.

I disappoint.

Things break.

Technology fails.

Words fail.

I fail.

Trying to Be Perfect? Perfect Is As Perfect Sees

Then He shows up.

Totally unexpected.

Arms extend. I run.

Trying to be Perfect? Perfect Is As Perfect Sees

But not away.

I run to Him.

Jesus is there.

Waiting.

He’s been there all along.

Trying to Be Perfect? Perfect Is As Perfect Sees

Tears flow.

Worries cease.

Peace returns.

Love changes me

Again.

He’s perfect. I’m not.

But that’s okay.

His love covers all.

He sees me perfect

in Him.

And I get it

Again.

perfect, imperfect

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5:17, NLT)

Love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8, NLT)

My Personal Prayer for You

Lord, we are so prone to react negatively when life disappoints us. Our expectations of others and of ourselves can plummet on any day. As Your children, we want “perfect” performance from ourselves and from others. But apart from you, there is no such thing as perfect. We are all flawed.

Thank You, that in spite of our imperfections, You love us with a perfect love, an unending love, all because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. He paid the perfect sacrifice for our imperfect lives. You covered us in Your perfection! Thank You for Your forgiveness, and for the longing in our hearts to love You more, to love others more, and to see ourselves as You see us!

Day-votedly Yours,

Rebecca

It’s Your Turn

When life “happens,” how do you handle it? When was the last time you felt Jesus covering you with His love? How does God’s view of you change your perspective? I’d love to hear from you anytime. You can always write me through my contact page. Just fill out the basic name and address info, and then the e-mail will come to me. We will not share your name or info with anyone without your permission.

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