#7 The Power of Surrender: Letting Go of Perfectionism
Perfectionism tells you that if you just get it right, you’ll finally feel worthy—but that’s not faith. That’s fear in disguise. In this episode, we’ll dive into the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38–42) to uncover how to trade perfection for presence. You’ll learn how to let go of control, shift from striving to surrender, and find peace in God’s grace. If you’re tired of hustling for approval, this is your invitation to stop striving and start trusting that being with God is more than enough.
📖 Key Scripture Luke 10:38–42 — “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
John 10:27 — “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
✨ Key Takeaways
-Perfectionism is Fear in Disguise. Stop hustling for worth—God’s love is already complete.
-Choose Presence Over Performance. Your value isn’t in doing more, it’s in being still and listening to Jesus.
-Shift from Results to Obedience. God doesn’t measure success by outcomes but by your willingness to trust God.
-Surrender Daily. Hand your responsibilities to God each morning with the “daily hand-off.”
-Celebrate Connection, Not Perfection. At the end of the day, look for moments of grace instead of focusing on what went wrong.
🪞 Reflection Questions
- Where in your day can you carve out 5 minutes to simply sit with Jesus and listen?
- What’s one area of your life where you’ve been chasing results instead of trusting God?
- What’s one thing you’ve been gripping too tightly that you can surrender to God today?
- What’s one small moment of connection or grace you can celebrate from today—even if everything else felt messy?
💡 Listener Action Step
This week, I challenge you to take one small step toward presence:
☑️ Spend 5 quiet minutes with God in prayer—no agenda, just listening.
☑️ Let go of one thing you’ve been gripping too tightly and say, ‘God, I trust You with this.’
☑️ Celebrate one moment of connection today, even if the rest of the day felt messy.
And I want to hear about it! Share your story by tagging @Rev_Juliet_Spencer on Instagram or Rev Juliet Spencer on Facebook, or send me a message through my website. Let’s celebrate your progress together!
🎵 Resources Mentioned
Faith Over Fear: Courage on Repeat playlist on Spotify — Need a reminder to let go of perfectionism? These two new songs will help you refocus on God’s grace and courage.
Prayer Journaling Tip — Struggling to hear God’s voice? Try writing your prayers to Jesus, then pause and listen before closing your journal. You might be surprised by what He places on your heart.
💭 Favorite Quote “God isn’t asking you to be perfect. God’s asking you to be present—to trust, to show up with your whole heart, even when it feels messy.”
Want to inspire someone else today? Share this quote on social media and tag @Rev_Juliet_Spencer. Let’s spread the message that presence is greater than perfection!
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