I am overwhelmed. I feel like it’s impossible to meet some of the deadlines looming this week. My mind keeps racing up and down my to-do list.
I panic over the fear of not doing something I should. I beat myself up over what there is left to do. I get discouraged by my weaknesses. I should have already done this, I should have been stronger, I should have done more, I should have… I focus on the undone, the unfinished, the incomplete.
I am a perfectionist.
This is a terrible way to live; this is not freedom.
I want, instead, to live life with open arms, accepting the endless grace God has for me. I want to receive the peace He is offering me. I want to trade in my turmoil for rest. I want to lay my stubbornness down at His feet and admit that no, I can’t do it all. No, I can’t do it perfectly.
But His grace is sufficient. His power is perfected in my weakness.
And if I feel like I’ve failed today, it’s okay. His mercies are new every single morning.
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Oh, dear. You are a miracle every single day. You do whatever you can w/what you have & that is enough for today. (& I’m telling myself this while I’m telling you–because the list never ends!)
Still, I hear you. :-)
p.s. It’s 98F in the shade today. You’re not missing a thing–except maybe iced coffee w/me.
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Oh my, I can relate. Not today, but most days. I am a perfectionist too, and I tend to get incredibly discouraged when things aren’t up to my standard. That being said I also like to try doing a million things at once, making being a perfectionist really difficult. Then you add in a baby and chaos ensues!
Shoulda, could, woulda, you are doing a great job pretty mama. Don’t feel discouraged, just know that your heart is always in the right place and that no one can do or have it all.
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What a great reminder new every morning! I totally relate, but I am sorry you had to feel this recently. I hope all is well now!
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