The Mirage

In today's fast-paced world, seasonal depression can creep up on us, leaving us feeling drained and disconnected. It's tempting to face these struggles alone, ignoring God's presence in our lives. We might stop reading the Bible, praying, or attending church, and instead, give in to the mirage of perfection.

This mirage convinces us that we need to present ourselves flawlessly to God, hiding our true selves. We believe that our imperfections make us unworthy of His love and presence. But this couldn't be further from the truth.

As humans, we're inherently flawed. It's easy to feel worthy when we're doing well – praying at the right times, studying scripture, and managing our emotions. But when we stumble, we often flee from God's presence, fearing His disappointment.

However, God already knows our weaknesses and imperfections. He's not waiting for us to become perfect; He wants us to bring our flaws to Him, so He can work on them with us. Our imperfections are not barriers to His love; they're opportunities for Him to demonstrate His undying love.

The enemy will continue to throw the mirage of perfection at us, but we must hold on to the truth that we're loved, regardless of our shame and guilt. This consciousness will keep us from falling.

I'll forget this truth at times, but I hope that when imperfections arise again, I'll be reminded of these words, and we'll run back to our perfectly imperfect walk with God.

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