So many of us believe that in order to discover who we are in Christ, we must first become perfect. We set goals every year, sometimes every month, every week, even every minute determined to finally become all that God wants us to be. But if we’re honest, our own track records tell us how long those goals usually last.

The truth is this: perfection is not the doorway to discovering your identity in Christ.

If perfection were required, none of us would qualify. And if people were capable of being perfect on their own, there would have been no need for Christ to come and stand in the gap for us. The only truly perfect One (Jesus) came, fulfilled His purpose, and will return again at the appointed time.

You are allowed to make mistakes.
You are allowed to fall, learn, and grow.
You are allowed to be human.

Growth was never meant to come through flawlessness, it comes through grace.

Even the apostle Paul understood this deeply. He openly acknowledged his imperfection while pressing forward in faith. As he wrote in Epistle to the Philippians 3:12:
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”

Paul didn’t wait until he felt complete to move forward. He kept walking, learning, and trusting God in the process.

So when you are ready to truly discover who you are in Christ, it begins with honesty not excuses.

Stop hiding behind statements like: “Everybody does it.” “That’s impossible.” “I was born this way.” “That’s just how I am.”

These words may feel protective, but they quietly keep us stuck.

Instead, choose to believe that with God’s help, change is possible. Believe that your past does not imprison your future. Believe that God’s power is greater than your weaknesses.

As Scripture reminds us in Epistle to the Philippians 4:13:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Change is not easy. It can be uncomfortable, stretching, and even painful. But refusing to change, to remain trapped in old patterns, fears, or excuses is far more painful in the long run.

So keep working toward discovering who you truly are, not with condemnation but with hope. Hold on to grace as you grow. Trust God as He shapes you. And remember, your journey is not about perfection, it’s about progress with purpose.

God is not finished with you yet.

God bless.