Ang the flying kiwi ~ living by Romans 12:2 God wants spiritual fruit - not religous nuts! - Perfectionism & Godly Sorrow or Worldly Sorrow? (CH 3 P3 Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet Spirit)

Jun. 18, 2007

Perfectionism & Godly Sorrow or Worldly Sorrow? (CH 3 P3 Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet Spirit)

Posted in Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet Spirit

PERFECTIONISM

Godly Sorrow or Worldly Sorrow?

Now, I don't know about you, but I am some-what of a perfectionist...okay, perhaps a little more than "somewhat"...(and yes, it does bother me that I couldn't get the Ephesians verse below the same font and size as the other ones and yes I have edited this post about ~~three~~ ~~four~~ five times LOL!) even to the point that several people (outside our family) have pointed it out to me recently! I have a tendency to beat myself up over my failings (real or perceived), but what I have come to realise after reading this chapter (and also another article that Terri Maxwell wrote on anger) is that my sorrow over those failings and sins, was not godly sorrow, but worldly sorrow.

So what's the difference? Well, basically, worldly sorrow is when I try to do things under my own strength, fail, and allow myself to feel frustrated and angry (with myself) for not being perfect. I'm sorrowful over my failings not because they are sin, but because I'm angry with myself for not being perfect. Because I failed again, because I just can't stand the fact that I'm not perfect.

Now, Godly sorrow is different. When you filled with godly sorrow, you confess and repent of your sin/s (to God), ask for His forgiveness, ask for His help, and thank and praise the Lord for His abounding mercy and grace. We accept God's promise that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). We forgive ourselves, we ask forgiveness from those we have wronged (yes, even our children!) and we let it go.

Now, I will leave you with a few verses to look up and meditate on!

2 Corinthians 7:10

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Ephesians 2:4-5
Ephesians 2:8-10

Phillipians 1:6

Phillipians 4:6-7

God bless you!

Ang

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Jun. 27, 2007 - hello

Posted by 4beachbabies

I was just doing a random blog search and found you. I also am going through the Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit. It has been wonderful for me. I am slowly going through all of the activities and the workbook now at a deeper level. Boy God has lots to do in my heart, I am thankful for his gentleness. Thanks for your wonderful posts.

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Sep. 11, 2007 - Just Checkin' In...

Posted by 40winkzzz

Haven't heard from you here in a while, so thought I'd check in to say hello. How is everything going with you?

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Sep. 15, 2007 - Missing you!

Posted by momblog

I miss your posts! I hope all is well!

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