Perfection in Presence

Sometimes we have an unrealistic expectation of what being perfect is. We all make mistakes, and we are not perfect in this way. Trying to live in such a way can lead to feelings of shame, inadequacy, and anxiety. This is one reason why the season of Lent is important. Lent reminds us of our brokenness and sin and our need for God. It does this not to shame us but to invite us to trust in God's grace and mercy in our life.