This Little Light Of Mine...

I often find myself operating out of a fear of not measuring up, having concerns that lead to perfectionism in tasks...reluctance to participate because I'm not perfected enough - not equipped enough - not talented enough. It becomes a reason not to try, to not push for goals, to not do anything beyond just what is absolutely needful at the moment.  It's a constant struggle...

...The word struggle is a not a bad word. As a matter of fact "struggle" can be a good word. It means I recognize my weaknesses and that I'm trying to overcome them.

However, there are times when I fall short or miss the mark.

Claiming to be a perfectionist is not what Jesus instructed us to do...
...According to 1 Peter 5:5, Jesus opposes the arrogant but gives grace to the humble...

Self-examination is the principal part of my walk with Christ...
...Somehow, in living with Christ over the past year and a half, I've learned to spot contradictions in my walk and my talk...
...Perhaps it is the Holy Spirit that points them out to me...but I have the choice to either confront them, ignore them, or become a hypocrite. The last two are undesirable.

I need to be in the light of His glory and grace...

...That's the only way I know how to see in the dark.