Do you struggle with perfectionistic tendencies? Are you discouraged because you can’t stay on top of it all? Is your quest for perfection clogging your creativity?
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Show Notes for Episode #53: Perfection is Not Up to You
Be freed from perfectionistic tendencies as you move away from unrealistic expectations and toward excellence. Plus, author Tracy Steel reminds you to incorporate laughter into your days.
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Theme Music: “Sunny Martha” by Cade Popkin
Today’s Guest: Tracy Steel used to be an interior designer and now has a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies. She is the author of the wonderful book: A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God’s Purpose When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned. God’s true design for Tracy now involves improving the interior space of the hearts and minds of women around her. Connect with Tracy at tracymsteel.com.
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Today’s Verse: Romans 5:6-11 (CSB)
For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. For rarely will someone die for a just person—though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. How much more then, since we have now been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from wrath. For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, then how much more, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. And not only that, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.”
Things We Talk About:
- Romans 5:6-11
- Is Perfectionism Choking Your Creativity?
- Made Like Martha
- A Redesigned Life
- John 15:11
- Psalm 149
- Proverbs 17:22
- The Martha + Mary Show webpage
- The Podcast Page on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
- The Martha + Mary how on Instagram: @madelikemartha
- IG Handle: @katie_m_reid
- Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
- Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky
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Tracy Steel says
This was so fun! Thanks for having me. 🙂
Katie says
Thank you! Great tip. 🙂