Perfection

While reading I Chronicles 26-27, I was struck by how organized EVERYTHING was. There was a place and a function for every person. Not just one person was doing everything.

I began to think about my job, which, for right now, is to run my household and raise my children. I am a bit of a control freak (actually I think it is more tied into the perfectionism!) so I tend to want to do everything myself. If I do it, then it gets done correctly, right? Well, that is what one would like to think! But by doing everything, and not delegating the lesser chores to my children, am I helping them prepare for real life? By refolding the clothes Mr. Dramatic folded, just because they aren't perfectly folded, what am I teaching him? That if it isn't done perfect, it isn't good enough? What if God waited until we did everything perfectly to accept us and our humble offerings? No, instead He patiently waits and teaches us to work with skill. Developing our character so that we are more effective for him.

My challenge to myself (and anyone who cares to join me..lol) is to let go of the reigns. Allow my children to make mistakes. Allow them to mature. Maturity is learning from your mistakes.