Lenten Daily Devotional: Justin Cade

 “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Luke 12:7
The Lie: I have to be perfect. Every day I plan out what I think I have to do that day to be successful. Then I break down each task to step to attempt to find the best way to accomplish it in the best or most efficient way possible. I feel like if I can't do everything as I've imagined it, I have failed. Of course, many or even most times, I fall well short and turn to self-doubt and criticism. I disregard myself and others in the pursuit of this perfection; hurting those closest to me in the process acting out of frustration. Prayer: Dear Lord, please forgive me for the times I feel you are not there beside me. Comfort me in the knowledge that you are there and love me unconditionally when I feel like I am not good enough. Make me more aware and thoughtful to those around me, that love me and care for me. Give me the wisdom to know that I am in your care. Amen.

-Justin Cade