Truely perfect

I came across this quote this morning on Mel's Blog. 

I absolutely LOVE this quote! 

We waste so much time trying to make things/ourselves/others perfect...when in reality, it is the imperfections that make us all who we are.

Right now I am in a Women's Bible Study and we are doing the study called Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore. Last night we were all talking about how easy it is for people (especially women) to get caught up in constantly  trying to win the approval and affirmation of people instead of God. It really hit me...WOW, my happiness shouldn't be dictated on how perfect I feel that I am as a a wife, mother, person in general. I DON'T have to be perfect! That striving to be perfect in all areas of my life makes me a slave to those people that I am trying to seek approval from. We all need to embrace our imperfections and not be a slave to others!!!