Perfectly Imperfect

Knowing I have eternal life gives my life a sense of purpose, value, and hope.

I've always been someone who tends to be very hard on herself, and since childhood I've always striven for perfectionism and acceptance only to find myself coming up short time and time again. It has been through the relentless love of Jesus and and the realization that I am already His for all of eternity that I have been able to accept his grace for me more readily and consequently be more gracious with myself. I have found value in who I am, even in the parts of me I still don't like very much, and I have the promise that God works all things for my good, even the imperfect things. In my failures I have hope as I live forever loved and forgiven.

I can live my life free of the pressure of perfectionism and love who I am because of God's complete acceptance and love for me and the assurance that I have of eternal life with Him.