Go Forth in God's Perfection

If we buy into the idea that each of us is a child of God, made in His image, then we are already perfect the way we have been made. We are not necessarily perfect the way we think perfect is, but we are perfect for the purpose we have been made for. It is our responsibility to live our lives in such a way that we learn all we need to learn through schooling and life experiences; yes, sometimes even through suffering.

Do you have faith? Do you believe what the Scriptures tell you? Can you find a way to connect the dots the way I do, even though you likely feel incapable sometimes to live up to what you think you should be doing? It is not our judgment that really matters -- it is that of our Creator. As a Christian, each of us has a blanket of white, which provides us with grace: our Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is He who provides the difference when our own works are insufficient. When we need guidance in life, the Holy Ghost is there ready to guide us when we are willing to listen.

You are right where you should be right now. As you let all your skills and new tools work for you, you will discover that you are doing what you need to do to learn, to become more compassionate, and to be able to serve others in an even stronger way. Heavenly Father loves you just as you are, but also knows the lessons we need to learn. He is good. He provides us with our lessons in His time and with His love. We have to learn patience while being aware of His influence in our lives.

Perfectionism and worry serve as static which disturb the normal flow of energy from the Divine to us. It is best to leave our insecurities behind, and to listen with renewed, hopeful spirits for what our Heavenly Father wants us to hear. Be still, and know that He is God. In Him, all things will come to pass in His time.

You say it is hard to sit and be still. That is so true, but in practicing that skill we may find we are more aware of so much in our world that we missed before when we were upset or disturbed that we was not doing enough, or were not doing whatever we were doing well enough. Please know, if we do things with a clean heart, a hopeful spirit, and with the desire to serve, where we might fail alone -- if we have Jesus Christ with us, failure is no option. Success is guaranteed with His Grace.

Please be kind to yourself. Know that you are loved by the Divine, that you are protected and guided by the Holy Ghost, and that you still have much to do once you relax into a new way of living.

Open your hands rather than clenching them, breathe easy rather than holding your breath, love fiercely, and know that you are fiercely loved. Use your words to pray to Heavenly Father with your heart. Go forth in peace and joy, with a clear heart, mind and spirit to serve others.