In Between Times - July 8, 2011

I want to stay up late and write another Encourager. I have so much more to ponder and to share with you all. God is revealing so much! His word is applicable to every situation. Truly I could write almost every day if He granted the time. But I've been reading Hope for the Perfectionist (my second time through), and I'm seeing more clearly that my drive to be perfect is causing difficulties for me and for those around me (huge understatement). "Perfect" would be to publish a thoughtful and thought-provoking Encourager every week without fail, but only God is perfect. The problem with perfectionists? It turns out to be pride. Who knew?

Therefore, putting one new concept into practice, I will now go to bed so that I can get up at 0 dark thirty tomorrow to catch a flight to Colorado for a family vacation. For just one hour, I will accept the fact that I am not perfect. I will sacrifice time with you all for a better and brighter tomorrow (literally) with my husband and sons.

My new watchword:

Do desire excellence. Don't require perfection.

I'm signing off. Sleep well and dream of good things. Good is not always perfect. ZZZzzzz