Don’t let Jesus have died in vain. Make mistakes!

I don’t have anything particularly profound for you this week, except a silly sentence which I think started as a meme but has had a weirdly deep impact on my life recently. I’m a terrible perfectionist, and I’m always hard on myself when I make a mistake that I’d forgive someone else for in a heartbeat (sound familiar?).

The statement is this: “Don’t let Jesus have died in vain! Make mistakes!”

It’s glib, yes, and probably a touch sacrilegious, but I’ve found it a fun way to remember to come back to God’s grace and peace every time I don’t quite get things right.  

So be forgiving with yourselves this week, make mistakes with gusto and grace, and I’ll see you Sunday.

Love,
Andy