Progress vs. Perfection

It’s easy to get caught up in the world’s perception of what it means to be ideal.

Please take a moment and define what an ideal person is to you?

 The world has a skewed belief that ideal is someone who embodies power, beauty, and strength. We see it on social media, gracing the pages of magazines, slogans on workout t-shirts, and finally words from our peers. We can’t deny the part of us that enjoys picking up a magazine longing to be that flawless model. How many times have you tried a Facebook or Pinterest latest social media craze: “Super Skinny Me” or “Boost Your Booty.” Perhaps, you worked out for seven day straight only to jump on the scale to find no weight loss obtained. You then race back to the gym for another two-hour workout. The vicious condemnation cycle continues. And you then think to yourself, anything other than perfection is nothing short of complete utter failure…

 The fact is we our constantly being fed lies- to strive for what I consider to be unrealistic and unattainable standards. Strive for progress not perfection. Each day, wake up, look in mirror, and see the masterpiece being reflected. You are a masterpiece. You are of value. Stop negative shaming self-talk and speak truth. Let your inner beauty shine bright.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10