Perfection, Favoritism, and Always Falling Short

I'm a bit of a perfectionist. And when I say a bit, I mean a lot. I seek to be perfect in everything I do, whether it be in something small, like my handwriting, or something big, like my walk with God. I am very quick to always find the "wrongs" and the "mess-ups" in my work, rather than the "rights." I always see improvement needed to make my life more efficient, neat, and "perfect."

Unfortunately, because we are humans, perfection is not possible. But what else could Christianity be? Christians are imperfect people striving towards perfection. However, when we don't reach perfection (because we won't), that doesn't mean we need to beat ourselves down about it.

God doesn't expect us to be perfect. We all fall short of His infinite glory. We don't need to compare ourselves to others in who is more "perfect" than another. We all struggle with different aspects of life. Just because someone's life looks perfect from the outside or on social media, that doesn't portray their whole life. That doesn't portray their sin, or their struggles and trials. God isn't going to pick and choose favorites between all the sinful beings in the world. Romans 2:11 says, "For God shows no partiality." In other versions, it may say, "For God does not show favoritism."

We don't need to fight to get God's attention with our good works and perfection. We have his attention already. He will forgive our mistakes and sins, both big and small. He will cleanse us from our unrighteousness. All we have to do is come to Him.

I'm going to keep seeking perfection in all I do. However, sometimes we need to give ourselves some grace too. God forgives our mistakes. During this Easter season, we can remember Jesus died on the cross for our sake. As Christians, let's be a body of imperfect, yet genuine, people, striving for perfection in God's eyes.