Perfection?

Where did the idea of perfection come from? When did we embrace the lie?

God knows we're human - He created us

Our goal is persistence not perfection!

I will miss the Olympics after Saturday. I love watching it all. I noticed something this time. There is a genuine appreciation by the participants of just being in the stadium. There's an honest thankfulness to be included in the race!

The athletes state "giving their all" in representing:

country

coaches

family

supporters





They also stress striving for "personal best". That discipline and focus is necessary to reach the goal of victory. Years of practice and training resulting in peak performance is needed.

Paul, in his writings often uses athletic competitions in comparison to our Christian walk. He encourages us to keep our eye on the goal, to run the race.

Is he saying run it perfectly? No, just do it!
 As days,  months and years go by . . . our spiritual muscles become stronger.

Time spent in the presence of Jesus molds our heart into His image.

 God is already pleased with us! He rejoices in the faltering steps of His "newborns", the mad dashes of His "teenagers", the solid race of His trained runners! We are forgiven and accepted in the Beloved!

Perfect? Not yet.