Being a Christian
I just finished reading the book Power in Praise by Merlin Carothers As charismatics we hear ‘Praise the Lord’ constantly. During the family rosary I sometimes ask my kids to say one thing they wish to thank God for. Obviously something positive in their life. Then people also keep saying be positive ... see the bright side of things. This book made me realise I am not much of a Christian. As long as things are fine I say God you are great. I give you control of my life. You are my master. But when things are not going my way I say, “Excuse me God now let me take the reins, you just sit next to me”. And then I take control... He watches me messing things further. He sees me getting anxious, struggling striving. He waits. Until I say Lord pull me out. Who are perfectionists? Is it wrong to be one? I'll tell you what is wrong. There is nothing wrong in aiming for perfection. But there is something wrong if we get highly anxious if things don't go 100 % our way. I...