Have you ever felt paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake? Do you struggle with self-doubt, feeling like whatever you do is never enough? Perfectionism steals our peace, trapping us in an exhausting cycle of self-criticism and pressure. But friend, God never asked us to be perfect—He invites us to be perfectly loved.

In this episode, Bonnie explores why perfectionism keeps us stuck and how God's love frees us from performance pressure. She shares two science-backed soul care practices to help you break free and a powerful story—Sink or Swim—to show how God carries us through our fears with His love.

Learn to:
 Recognize the hidden fears behind perfectionism
 Reframe failure as a learning opportunity through God’s grace
 Rest in God’s love rather than relying on performance
 Apply two soul care practices backed by science and scripture

Tune into this episode to:
 Release the weight of perfectionism and embrace God’s love
 Discover how Jesus' words in Matthew 5:48 call us to grow in love, not performance
 Find freedom through resilience-building soul care strategies
 Experience peace as you let go of self-criticism and lean into God’s grace

Key Takeaways:

Perfectionism is rooted in fear, not high standards. Studies show it leads to anxiety, stress, and even procrastination.
God never expects perfection—only a heart growing in love. Jesus invites us into grace, not performance.
Reframing failure as learning reduces anxiety and builds resilience.
Self-compassion is key to overcoming perfectionism. Research confirms that those who practice self-compassion experience less stress and burnout.
You don’t have to prove yourself to God—you are already fully loved.

 Breath Prayer:
(Inhale) Nothing can separate me from God’s love.
(Exhale) I am fully loved just as I am.

 Scripture: "Nothing can separate me from God's Love Romans 8:38-39

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You are loved. You are cherished. Just rest. 

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