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bluidkiti · 02-21-2014, 10:57 AM

No Big Deal!

Psalm 73:22-24: “I saw myself so stupid… But even so, you love me!” (vv.22-23 TLB).

Carefully I made out the grocery list so I would not forget anything. I checked off the items as I put them in the grocery basket. When I came to the soft drink aisle, I consulted my list for the brand my family wanted. I reached for the appropriate 24 pack and loaded it in the cart. After reviewing the list, I smiled with a sense of completion. Then I checked out and drove home to put it all away.

As we were emptying the bags, I heard a groan.

“What’s wrong?” I asked.

“You got caffeine-free regular soda instead of caffeine-free diet soda. How could you do that? Couldn’t you tell the difference?”

Immediately I felt the shame of “not doing it right.” I had tried hard to please everyone by getting all the correct items. How could I have failed?

Then to my amazement, I heard the following words come from my mouth. “I made a mistake.” “No big deal!” I thought. “I goofed, but it doesn’t make me less valuable.”

Slowly I am learning to live with my humanness and imperfection. It’s okay. God loves me anyway.

Lord, may I release myself and others

from the rigid rules of perfectionism,

even in the little daily areas of our lives.

Joan C. Webb

MajestyJo · 02-21-2014, 04:54 PM

This was a big issue for me. No one did a bigger number on me than me. On top of it all, because I was codependent and a people pleaser, I allowed others to abuse me and except it as my worth.

As the great recovery sayings says, `Just because I made a mistake, doesn`t mean I am one. Just because I did a stupid thing doesn`t mean I am stupid.` I had a real problem with my humanness, Ms. Perfectionist didn`t like her.

02-21-2014, 10:57 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,545	No Big Deal! No Big Deal! Psalm 73:22-24: “I saw myself so stupid… But even so, you love me!” (vv.22-23 TLB). Carefully I made out the grocery list so I would not forget anything. I checked off the items as I put them in the grocery basket. When I came to the soft drink aisle, I consulted my list for the brand my family wanted. I reached for the appropriate 24 pack and loaded it in the cart. After reviewing the list, I smiled with a sense of completion. Then I checked out and drove home to put it all away. As we were emptying the bags, I heard a groan. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “You got caffeine-free regular soda instead of caffeine-free diet soda. How could you do that? Couldn’t you tell the difference?” Immediately I felt the shame of “not doing it right.” I had tried hard to please everyone by getting all the correct items. How could I have failed? Then to my amazement, I heard the following words come from my mouth. “I made a mistake.” “No big deal!” I thought. “I goofed, but it doesn’t make me less valuable.” Slowly I am learning to live with my humanness and imperfection. It’s okay. God loves me anyway. Lord, may I release myself and others from the rigid rules of perfectionism, even in the little daily areas of our lives. Joan C. Webb __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

02-21-2014, 04:54 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	This was a big issue for me. No one did a bigger number on me than me. On top of it all, because I was codependent and a people pleaser, I allowed others to abuse me and except it as my worth. As the great recovery sayings says, `Just because I made a mistake, doesn`t mean I am one. Just because I did a stupid thing doesn`t mean I am stupid.` I had a real problem with my humanness, Ms. Perfectionist didn`t like her. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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