“Perfectionism confers some magical superpowers like high standards, strong work ethic, reliability, and deep care of others. But gone awry it can subject us to a powerful riptide of I should do more, do better, be more, be better. We might look like we’re hitting it out of the park, but we feel like we’re striking out. For those of us who struggle with it, perfectionism is a misnomer: it’s not about striving to be perfect. Instead, it’s about never feeling good enough.”
Preaching Angles:
- God’s Acceptance of Us: Romans 15:7; John 1:12; Eph 2:8-9
- No Condemnation: Romans 8:1
- God’s Love: Rom 5:8, 1 John 4:19
- God Singing Over Us: Zeph 3:17
- Forgiveness: Heb 8:12, 1 John 3:1