Words of confirmation

It seems like each day this week at work, God has been sending me words I need to hear. Yesterday during DCS devotions, one woman read this poem. It felt like she was voicing out loud some of the main points God has been trying to make to me over the past couple months.

Perfection vs. Excellence - Author Unknown

Perfection is being right
Excellence is willing to be wrong

Perfection is fear
Excellence is risk

Perfection is anger & frustration
Excellence is powerful

Perfection is control
Excellence is spontaneous

Perfection is judgment
Excellence is accepting

Perfection is taking
Excellence is giving

Perfection is doubt
Excellence is confidence

Perfection is pressure
Excellence is flowing

Perfection is a destination
Excellence is a journey

I know that I am where I am supposed to be right now, and I just pray that God will help me do the best job I can to serve him while I am here.

10/24/09 - An update. It's funny looking back at this now. The woman who read this was Janette. God definitely used her to speak to me that day. It was such confirmation because I was stuck for so long afraid to take any step, for fear it might be in the wrong direction. But God told me that my steps do not need to be perfect. I just have to try, and do my best. He will work out the rest. I just need to take the leap of faith. He is reminding me of this again these days. I am thankful that He doesn't give up on me, even when I need to learn the same lessons over and over. God is good.