No, we are not. Everyone sees others and recognizes their own flaws. Jesus came to cover us with His blood ****— but only for the willing.
Growth is a part of life; without it, maturity would not exist. The bad days and the challenges we face are what sharpen our minds and cultivate wisdom.
We Christians live each day full of faith, believing it is a good day, and this is mainly for two reasons:
No one is perfect. Only one Human in all existence was perfect — but even He grew weary, He cried out to God just as we do, and He was scarred. This shows that what we feel, think, and experience is simply part of being human.
To be honest it’s hard for everyone but the minor growth you see from time to time makes you realize that the suffering is pale in comparison
A friend once sent me this, and I couldn’t agree more: all roads that lead to good — or to growth — are hard. Yet, once we emerge from them, they are always worth the journey.
It is often the smallest growth that leads to the biggest changes in our lives. After all, if we were already perfect, we wouldn’t seek growth, we wouldn’t face hardships — and let’s be honest, that would make for a very boring life.
We humans love the thrill, the risks involved, and the peace that follows. Every rough terrain has its point of peace — that moment when you look at your mind, body, and spirit, all exhausted, yet you find yourself loving what you’ve just been through.
This could be university, your career, the gym, reading that thick book you always procrastinate on, or even meeting your family — even though they can be overwhelming at times.
But here’s what I’ve realized: these small details that make us imperfect are the very things that make life — in Christ — enjoyable. So be proud of your imperfections. As Christians, we acknowledge our wrongs and strive to make small, meaningful changes — not just for ourselves, but for those around us. That way, others may experience peace and goodness in our presence.
And that is exactly what Jesus asks of every Christian.