it's okay to forget your deodorant

I didn't know that perfectionism can turn into sin. I am a perfectionist. Was. I used to think that everything had to be perfect, just right. But I've learned that it doesn't. I should be honoring God in all that I do. But it is not God honoring when I obsess over small things and make mountains out of mole hills. It's okay when something is forgotten that was supposed to be done. It's okay that all the laundry doesn't get finished. It's okay that my hair is messed up, or I don't really match. It's okay when things aren't cut out perfectly. It's okay when I burn dinner. It's okay when I don't get my way. That is selfish anyhow. Spilled milk doesn't need to be cried about. Sometimes it's okay when I'm late. God has revealed so many silly things to me saying, "It's okay. Nothing to be upset about. That's a minor detail." I am suppose to honor Him in everything, and I should do everything to the best of my ability. But that doesn't mean expect everyone to be perfect all the time. I'm setting myself up for disappointment. It's okay for others to disappoint me. They are human and sin-filled. God should be my satisfaction. He doesn't disappoint.

I'm not saying dishes should pile up to the ceiling, but sometimes there are more important things in life... like our family and friends, talking... just being together. Maybe we need to spend more time in prayer or God's Word. We shouldn't necessarily procrastinate in life's responsibilities, but building relationships is more important than lists we need to check off and things we need to get done.

There's a difference in God's holy perfection and worldly perfectionism.