tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346238405990283470.post4480179360481694189..comments2023-11-25T08:40:20.853-06:00Comments on as high as the heavens: BurnoutUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346238405990283470.post-43842963724831096502008-07-07T09:57:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:57:00.000-05:00Just want to affirm that the idea that you have to...Just want to affirm that the idea that you have to perform perfectly is a LIE!!! :-)<BR/><BR/>I remember a few years ago when I was struggling with perfectionism. I would get depressed and feel rejected when I never got picked for any of the special ensemble things in the symphony chorus. One particular time when, yet again, my name was not on the "special people" list, I remember telling myself that this was an opportunity to practice "knowing" what God had been trying to teach me: "I don't need to be 'one of the best' in order to be okay." So when something happens that tends to be discouraging, maybe it would be helpful to see that as God giving you "yet another" an opportunity to practice living in grace. :-) Sounds like you were doing that here!Sharon Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986029024721839213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346238405990283470.post-79484145813618324142008-06-05T21:21:00.000-05:002008-06-05T21:21:00.000-05:00I understand. I struggle with re-playing conversat...I understand. I struggle with re-playing conversations or situations in my head and try to figure out what I should have done or said differently. The Lord is helping me to see that I can walk in freedom to be the unique person he has made me, without shame or fear. A verse that helps me when my thoughts start racing is 2 Corinthians 10:5, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." Thanks for writing, as it helps me get to know you better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534294570945049749noreply@blogger.com