A Practically Perfect Approach

Jesus said:
“Therefore you shall be perfect,
as your heavenly Parent [God] is perfect.”

Matthew 5:48

Some Ideas to Contemplate:

• During the “Sermon on the Mount,” at the conclusion of Jesus’s message about loving one’s enemies,” Jesus, Master Mystic, Healer, Teacher, and Wayshower encourages his followers—and us—to achieve spiritual perfection.  This is the art of growing into our true soul selves as divine expressions of God (Higher Power, Divine Presence, Supreme Being Energy, etc.).

• Perfectionism, the incessant drive to achieve an unattainable ideal, can stunt our spiritual growth, preventing us from being in the now and enjoying the divine flow of life.  It fears failure or getting something “wrong,” and attempts to steer the Universe by anticipating and controlling all probable outcomes.  So, when we are perfectionistic—striving for human perfection—we become our own worst enemy by stifling our creative expression and diminishing the loving energy we can feel for ourselves and others.  

• In comparison, spiritual perfection moves us beyond our current comfort zone, aligning us with the grace, goodness, and divine order of the Universe.  As Jesus models it, spiritual perfection does not mean getting everything “right.”  Rather, it allows us to continually become better selves.  Some ways we can grow in spiritual perfection include:
  • Deepening our relationship with God through sacred rituals, such as prayer, meditation, chanting, and solitude.
  • Being responsible for ourselves, as well as owning and correcting our mistakes.
  • Living according to God’s will based on our level of understanding now.
  • Loving and encouraging others without judging them or their choices.
  • Serving and sharing our gifts in community.

Practices for the Week:

• Remember: You are a spiritual being with a radiant soul, living in a sacred body temple, having human experiences.  
• Reflect on any ways you try to direct the Universe.
• Illustrate, journal, and/or record some ways you can be present, loving, and creative without the pressure of getting everything “right.”
• Then discern how you can practice these new ways daily.

© 2026 – Rev Jenn Sacks – All rights reserved.

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