22. God Loves Imperfect People

What if your imperfections are not your greatest problem?In this teaching on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores the difference between perfection and perfectionism, the beauty of human weakness, and why God has so much compassion for imperfect people.Drawing from Psalm 138, Psalm 103, the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, and the image of cracked pottery repaired with gold, John shows how God often creates beauty through what we would rather hide.This episode explores:- The difference between perfection and perfectionism- Why God remembers we are dust- Fear, anxiety, and self-worth- Wabi-sabi and the beauty of imperfection- Jesus retaining His scars after resurrection- Learning to accept imperfect peopleFeaturing reflections on:- Brené Brown- Gordon Flett- Psalm 138- Psalm 103Scriptures:- Psalm 138- Psalm 103:13–14- Isaiah 53#Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Perfectionism #Grace #WabiSabi #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Today's Only for Imperfect People00:27 The Psalms & Human Brokenness00:47 Psalm 138 Begins01:16 Though I Walk in the Midst of Trouble02:08 “The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me”02:30 “He Remembers We Are Dust”03:02 Wabi-Sabi & the Beauty of Imperfection03:37 The Difference Between Perfection & Perfectionism04:41 Brené Brown, Fear & Self-Worth05:19 Cracked Pottery Filled With Gold05:50 Jesus Kept His Scars06:22 Isaiah 53 & the Appearance of Jesus07:07 The Leaning Tower of Pisa07:33 Post-it Notes & Beautiful Failure08:45 God’s Compassion for Dust09:19 Living in an Imperfect World10:04 Welcoming Imperfect People10:22 Nancy Joins the Conversation10:35 “You’re Pretty Darn Close to Perfect”