Do you struggle like me, wanting to be perfect in everything that you do? We all wish to be the best at something; making a new discovery that gives you world recognition, being an expert in a particular subject etc.
Polishing up your gifts and perfecting your craft is great but we shouldn’t feel like we don’t have anything to offer and are mediocre. God’s standard is, whatever you do, give it your all. It could be as simple as cleaning your house, give it 100 percent. It is in giving your all, that you gradually perfect your craft. Simply put, practice makes perfect. If you commit to perfecting your gift without giving up, you will eventually get noticed for your abilities. Proverbs 18:16 says, ‘A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.’
However insignificant you may feel your gift is in comparison with another person, remember that it matters. All of us have been different gifts by God that fit perfectly in his kingdom. [Romans 12:6]. God doesn’t look at us the way man looks by our appearance, He looks at our heart. [1 Samuel 16:7] He can use us, just as we are and with what we have. It doesn’t matter if we feel imperfect, He see us for who we truly are. What are you waiting for to use your gifts, now that you have that assurance? Don’t let perfectionism get in the way.
If you struggle with perfectionism like I do, I would recommend reading Brene Brown’s book, ‘Gift of imperfection’. https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/ She says in her book that ‘perfectionism hampers success’... [It can lead to] ‘depression, anxiety, addiction and life paralysis.’ She describes life-paralysis as the ‘opportunities we miss because we’re too afraid to put out anything into the world that could be imperfect [and also,] all the ‘dreams that we don’t follow because of our deep fear of failing, making mistakes and disappointing others.’
My challenge to you, keep putting one foot in front of the other no matter how scared you feel.
Stephy 