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Progress over Perfection
Description
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of “I know better, but I still mess up”? You’re not alone. Even the Apostle Paul wrestled with doing the very things he didn’t want to do. This devotional reminds us that the Christian walk isn’t about flawless performance—it’s about daily surrender and steady growth.
📖 “So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin. I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.”
– Romans 7:14-15 (NLT)
Key Reflections:
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You’re not alone in your struggle—Paul felt the exact same way.
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Being in Christ frees us from sin’s penalty, but not its presence.
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Perfection isn’t the goal—progress is.
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God’s grace isn’t an excuse to stay stuck, it’s the fuel to keep going.
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Each new day is a fresh opportunity to start again—His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
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What’s one area where you feel stuck right now? Instead of focusing on failure, write down one small step you can take today to grow in that area.
And remember: You’re not defined by one moment of weakness. You’re being refined by a lifetime of grace.
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Full Transcript Below:
Progress Over Perfection
By: Laura Bailey
“So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin. I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.” Romans 7:14-15 NLT
Reluctantly, I stepped on the scale. I already knew the number would be higher than I’d hoped. Sighing, I shuffled towards the kitchen, poured my coffee, and scanned the pantry. Last week, I failed miserably at