Poem: Perfectionism vs. Excellence

Perfectionism versus excellence, a battle within our soul
One drive by fear, the other by a higher goal
Perfectionism says, “You must never make a mistake”
Excellence says, “Do you best and learn from every step you take”

Perfectionism demands, “You must always be flawless”
Excellence understand, “Perfection is an unattainable process”
Perfectionism leads to anxiety and self-doubt
Excellence leads to growth and progress throughout.

In the Bible, we see examples of both approaches
David’s heart for God, his excellence he chose
He didn’t aim for perfection, but for obedience and love
And in his imperfection, God’s grace was more than enough

Jesus too showed us the way to excellence 
Not by being flawed, but by living with love and benevolence 
He knew he was human, with weaknesses and flaws
But he chose to trust God’s guidance to fulfill His cause

So let us aim for excellence, with humility and grace
Not for perfectionism, a never-ending race
Let us learn from our failures, and grow through each one
And trust in God’s plan, for His will shall be done.