I’m not perfect. I don’t live a perfect life, I don’t live in a perfect house or attend a perfect church. My life is not worth more than anyone else’s. No one’s sins are worse than my own.
What I love about my faith is that it constantly reminds me that I’m not perfect, and I don’t have to try to pretend that I am. It’s stressful attempting to act perfect all the time. When you mess up your perfect act, it’s frustrating. Because I was created as an imperfect human being, I have to remember that I’m not “all that.” I want to show others that I don’t have it all together, but I’m still trying my absolute hardest to be who God wants me to be.
Help me to become less, Lord.
Less argumentative, more agreeable.
Less hesitant, more willing.
Less judgmental, more accepting.
Less angry, more calm.
Less worrisome, more trusting.
Less selfish, more thoughtful.
Less loud, more subdued.
Less fearful, more brave.
Less anxious, more patient.
Less talkative, more listening.
Less condescending, more respectful.
God, help me become less. Help me to see that I’m not as wonderful as I sometimes think I am because you’re the one who deserves all the glory. All of my accomplishments wouldn’t have been possible without your guidance.
Continue to shape my heart into the servant's heart that I need, and thank you for providing your good and perfect will to direct my life.