To Curb Perfectionism
Holy God,
I want to give my best in all that I do for you. However, sometimes my desire to do things well reaches unhealthy perfectionist tendencies. When I allow perfectionism to take hold, it can become crippling. Even more dangerous, perfectionism can be a form of idolatry when my purpose and priorities hinge on it.
Help me to maintain a healthy balance between striving to do things well and being consumed with perfection. Guide me to manage time, energy, and resources to match expected outcomes so that I am not investing more than is required or necessary for any given responsibility. Let me find satisfaction and contentment with simply doing my best with the time and resources allotted. Free me from the bondage of my own perfectionism and lead me instead to find peace in your perfection on my behalf.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.