Meditation for Perfectionists – Wednesday October 09, 2024

Heavenly Hugs

Psalm 27:10: “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”

Some of us have felt physically and/or emotionally abandoned by those we trusted to take care of us. As a youngster we tried, without success, to gain their love and approval. Maybe we attempted to keep the precarious peace by becoming compliant and doing good deeds. Or perhaps the only way we could gain coveted attention was to strive to overachieve, whatever the cost.

When we were children, we learned to cope with life in the most effective way available to us. As adults these learned skills may manifest themselves by overwork, perfectionism, and people pleasing. The realization that our methods are no longer effective may leave us sad and angry. However, we do not have to wander through our adult years reliving the disapproval we felt as children. Healing is available. God promises to take us in. We are unconditionally loved and accepted by a heavenly parent. Close your eyes and visualize being hugged and praised by God your Father. He will never leave you.

Thank you, Father.
How I’ve longed for a parent’s active emotional involvement in my life.
Your love and acceptance is reassuring.

Copyright Joan C. Webb

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