Perfection is expressing God's will enthusiastically.
Sponsors tell us that this is a simple program we are prone to complicate. Reflecting on our lives, we probably would agree. Because we doubt that God will tell us how to handle the circumstances facing us, we aggressively move ahead, making decisions that are often not in sync with God's will and certainly not in our long-term best interests. We complicate our lives unnecessarily.
Before we came into the Twelve Step program, most of us wanted to be perfect. We worked hard and oftentimes were overachievers because we needed the praises of others. Sadly, because we too often relied solely on ourselves, we missed the mark. Now we are learning to let God direct us. Each time we fulfill God's will, we'll experience the perfection and the praises we'd sought for so long. This is a much simpler way to live.
Today I will use the Third Step every time I have a question about my life.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
So true for me being a people pleaser, praise and compliments have been a major thing for me to feel better about myself. As if knowing I am one of God's creations wasn't enough for me. Great post, Pappy!
