That may seem obvious to some people, but it definitely wasn't to me. As soon as I read that in My Utmost For His Highest, I felt like a burden was lifted off my shoulders. I've always struggled with trying to be perfect for people, because I felt like if ever I messed up, that would be a mark against God. And whenever I did mess up, that just got to me like no other. I hate when people are mad at me, or when people think badly of me, or are disappointed in me. And obviously, no one likes that, but that was my worst fear- ever. I know that I am representing Christ to all who are around me, and so I had to be a "perfect, bright-shining example." I don't like to show my weaknesses to anyone. Always be strong, Meaghan.
People have told me before, 'you're only human, you can't be perfect all the time'. And I know that, but that didn't stop me from trying. Until now. I've never heard the flip side of it - the benefit of NOT being perfect. But oh, how obvious it is! Of course...we are to live as humans, always striving to be Christ-like, but showing how we can't do anything apart from God's grace. I think that is beautiful. We are weak! But praise Him for His grace - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." -2Cor 12: 8.
"For when I am weak, then I am strong." v.10
Amen!
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Part of me wants to say that I think that you're perfect...but then that just perpetuates your feeling of not wanting to disappoint. I love your point about not being perfect in order to see Christ...His grace is perfected in our weakness.
Pleasing people is my biggest weakness. Being concerned about what people think of me. I keep thinking that I've matured and that I don't care, but deep down I do...especially what you kids think of me! Thanks for this reminder...it's really got me thinking.
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