“I just don’t want to make the wrong decision.” Perfectionism & Romans 8:28.

In the latest podcast episode on perfectionism, I mentioned my own anxiety and hints of perfectionism woven into chronic procrastination. If I could sum up my reoccurring thoughts and anxiety in to one sentence it would be “I don’t want to make the wrong decision.” In the past, I’ve become so concerned with making the wrong the decision that I won’t make a decision at all. This is an underlying concern that I see in some of my clients who live with anxiety. It may be verbalized as “I don’t know what to do” or “What do you think I should do?” “I’m feel stuck” and the all too familiar, “I’m just not motivated.”

Personally, To combat this fear I have taken hold too, and confessed as my favorite scripture, Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (KJV)” This scripture soothes my fears and comforts me as I make decisions that I would not have previously made. It has not yet cured my procrastination because my pattern of overthinking is still very present, however, I can remove the burden of trying to get it right, and rest in a Victorious outcome in Christ.

Romans 8:28 has not shielded me from making what I would identify as, the wrong decision, but it has provided a cushion when I fall. The fear of disappointing others, negatively impacting others lives, and missing out on Gods best is minimized to a small fraction of what it once was. Resting in the promises of God in a world that wants you to be perfect but also seems to be crumbling by the minute is the safest place I’ve ever been. I rest in the safety of his arms. I rest in the knowledge that He has the keys and I am a co-creators while on the earth. I don’t have to do this alone!

Not wanting to make a mistakes takes the focus from God as the source and places it on a vessel that will undoubtedly fail without divine intervention. Perfectionism that is rooted in fear and anxiety is a signal to ask, Who do I trust?

Trust Him. ALL things will work for your good.