Per-fec-tion:
1. the quality or state of being perfect: as
a: freedom from fault or defect: flawlessness...
2. a: exemplification of supreme excellence
b: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
3: the act or process of perfecting
It's in the dictionary, but in the Biblical sense I don't think it is even possible. It doesn't stop people from labeling various things as having perfection. The first thing that comes to mind is Kelly Osborn on Fashion Police. Any Joan Ranger would know when an outfit looks amazing Kelly is the very first person to call it Perfection. I even like the way she says it and she is usually spot on with her favorite pick.
Needless to say, most people strive for Perfection. But, realistically speaking we will always fall short. If this is consistently our goal, it is possible to be unsatisfied and unfulfilled if you are not careful. When we will fall short, we could have the feeling that we can never measure up or achieve our goal. Though, it shouldn't stop us from striving for Perfection.
My Senior Quote in our yearbook was, "Shoot for the Moon and you are sure to land among the Stars." This quote reminds me, that while true Perfection is impossible, if you aim for it then you will and should be proud of your results. This is the reason people tell me all the time how detail oriented I am. I work hard and pour over the details. If I can check and double check things to look for accuracy then I may be close to getting things just right. It may turn out that I fall short but if I am truly honest with myself and the effort, then I can sure be proud of my results. I also really enjoy being efficient. "Work smarter, not harder." I use that as my personal motto as well.
But when we fall short, The Trick is to accept the Grace of God that we can never become perfect. Jesus was the only one who anyone can ever say was perfect. He lived a completely blameless life. Thus when he was sacrificed, it paid the price so we could have a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior. So give yourself a break. Do your best and you will never have any regrets. I truly believe that and this is why I work so hard. I try to take pleasure in the small things and joys I come across. I accept the Grace of God and live a life I can be proud of because I always give it my all.
1. the quality or state of being perfect: as
a: freedom from fault or defect: flawlessness...
2. a: exemplification of supreme excellence
b: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
3: the act or process of perfecting
It's in the dictionary, but in the Biblical sense I don't think it is even possible. It doesn't stop people from labeling various things as having perfection. The first thing that comes to mind is Kelly Osborn on Fashion Police. Any Joan Ranger would know when an outfit looks amazing Kelly is the very first person to call it Perfection. I even like the way she says it and she is usually spot on with her favorite pick.
Needless to say, most people strive for Perfection. But, realistically speaking we will always fall short. If this is consistently our goal, it is possible to be unsatisfied and unfulfilled if you are not careful. When we will fall short, we could have the feeling that we can never measure up or achieve our goal. Though, it shouldn't stop us from striving for Perfection.
My Senior Quote in our yearbook was, "Shoot for the Moon and you are sure to land among the Stars." This quote reminds me, that while true Perfection is impossible, if you aim for it then you will and should be proud of your results. This is the reason people tell me all the time how detail oriented I am. I work hard and pour over the details. If I can check and double check things to look for accuracy then I may be close to getting things just right. It may turn out that I fall short but if I am truly honest with myself and the effort, then I can sure be proud of my results. I also really enjoy being efficient. "Work smarter, not harder." I use that as my personal motto as well.
But when we fall short, The Trick is to accept the Grace of God that we can never become perfect. Jesus was the only one who anyone can ever say was perfect. He lived a completely blameless life. Thus when he was sacrificed, it paid the price so we could have a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior. So give yourself a break. Do your best and you will never have any regrets. I truly believe that and this is why I work so hard. I try to take pleasure in the small things and joys I come across. I accept the Grace of God and live a life I can be proud of because I always give it my all.
