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"Dear Lord, I pray that all limitations, weaknesses, defects, pain, hurt, mistakes, embarrassment, and imperfection in my personal and public life, relationships and circumstances be eliminated." This book is for any woman who has ever prayed this prayer or for the one who has even thought it. Joan Webb, a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, knows how hard it is for determined and caring women to step into the relief of imperfection. And yet, this is exactly what God wants for us.The Relief of Imperfection encourages the reader to believe the truth about God, others, herself, and her reality, thus eventually releasing her from the pursuit of perfection to relax in the relief of imperfection. Webb provides real-life stories, including how Jesus lived in the midst of imperfect surroundings, to show that it is okay with God to cease trying to appear perfect and have all the right answers all the time. Readers will find permission to stop pretending and start enjoying authentic, intimate relationships with others, with themselves, and with God.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	02 janvier 2008
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441226075
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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2007 Joan C. Webb
Published in association with the literary agency of WordServe Literary Group, Ltd., 10152 S. Knoll Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130.
Published by Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287 www.revellbooks.com
Revell edition published 2014
ISBN 978-1-4412-2607-5
Previously published by Regal Books
Ebook edition originally created 2011
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-for example, electronic, photocopy, recording-without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Other versions used are:
ICB —Scripture taken from the International Children’s Bible , © 1989. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN.
THE MESSAGE— Scripture taken from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson, 1993, 1994, 1995. Used by permission of Navpress Publishing Group.
NASB —Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
NCV —Scripture taken from the New Century Version , © 1987, 1988, 1991. Used by permission of Word Publishing, Dallas, Texas.
NKJV —Scripture taken from the New King James Version . Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
NLT —Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the New Living Translation, © 1996, 2004. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
TLB —Scripture quotations marked TLB are taken from The Living Bible , copyright © 1971. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL 60189. All rights reserved.
Some anecdotal illustrations in this book are true to life and are included with the permission of the persons involved. All other illustrations are composites of real situations, and any resemblance to people living or dead is coincidental.
P RAISE FOR
The Relief of Imperfection
In The Relief of Imperfection , Joan throws a life preserver to women drowning in the undertow of trying to perfect themselves (and anything and anybody they touch) at the expense of their health, sanity, relationships and spiritual welfare. Grab it!
Pamela Heim
Founder, Dean of the BGC School of Women’s Ministries Colorado Springs, Colorado
If you are exhausted from trying to do it all and do it just right, The Relief of Imperfection is exactly the balm you need to rest your weary soul and frazzled mind. With the kind of empathy that can only come from a true recovering perfectionist, Joan Webb writes like a friend who has been reading your mind, offering to help you lighten up and lead a more laid-back life.
Becky Freeman Johnson
Author, Help! I’m Turning into My Mother and the Heartlite Gift Book Series Highlands Ranch, Colorado www.yellowroseeditorial.com
This book gave me hope—and a multitude of practical ways to help me rely on God instead of my imperfect self!
Dr. Jane Kise
Author, LifeKeys and SoulTypes Minneapolis, Minnesota
The message of The Relief of Imperfection is a powerful reminder that it is our imperfection that makes us human. We are imperfect, and to pretend otherwise diminishes the power of our own story of God’s grace in our lives. Joan’s eye-opening and relevant sharing kept me reading and nodding my head in agreement—and relief. You will be inspired and nurtured as you read The Relief of Imperfection , and you’ll also want to give a copy to everyone you know.
Kate Larsen, PCC
Life Coach, Speaker and Author, Progress Not Perfection: Your Journey Matters Minneapolis, Minnesota www.katelarsen.com
You are going to breathe a sigh of relief when you read The Relief of Imperfection. Joan’s powerful biblical applications, intriguing stories, practical ideas and the helpful Relief Guides will set you free from whatever level of perfectionism you struggle with. Get ready to allow God to give you new insights and fresh joy about living and relaxing in His power.
Kathy Collard Miller
Speaker and Author, Women of the Bible—The Smart Guide to the Bible Indio, California
What a relief to discover I’m not alone in my struggle and doubt! Reading The Relief of Imperfection is like having a heart-to-heart talk with a dear friend who is also a wise and gentle friend—nudging you away from despair and toward solutions. And always, like the best of friends, Joan points you toward the real answer and the real relief found only in the presence of the Lord.
Mary Pierce
Humorist and Author, When Did My Life Become a Game of Twister? Eau Claire, Wisconsin www.laughlady.com
Joan understands what it is like to be trapped in the world of perfectionism. And because she understands her own life story and journey, she is able to effectively guide others to self-assessment, honesty and freedom. If you carry the heavy weight of trying to fulfill all the unreasonable expectations from other people and from yourself, read this book.
Pete Richardson
LifePlan Facilitator and President of Stratefication Inc. Lafayette, Colorado
With surgical-like verbal precision, Joan Webb takes an accurate measurement of the harm of perfectionism. She gently and honestly offers wise scriptural advice, affirmation and encouragement to those stuck in this confusing cobweb of perfectionism.
Jim Smoke
Speaker, Life Coach and Author, Growing Through Divorce Palm Desert, California
In The Relief of Imperfection, Joan applies the extraordinary coaching gifts of insight, wisdom and practical tools to help women break free from the frenetic drive to fix their lives and those of all around them. Engaging with this unique book can launch recovering perfectionists into a renewed sense of intimacy with God—and a fresh sense of balance and joy in living.
Helen Steinkamp
Director of Women’s Ministry, Coast Hills Community Church Aliso Viejo, California
As a recovering perfectionist who relapses regularly, I was challenged and encouraged by Joan’s insights, biblical wisdom and personal illustrations. This is a must-read for all of us susceptible to unrealistic expectations.
Sandra D. Wilson, Ph.D.
Seminary Professor and Retired Family Therapist Author, Released from Shame and into Abba’s Arms Scottsdale, Arizona
I dedicate this book to my husband, Richard. As you promised, you “stayed with me” during these focused months of writing The Relief of Imperfection. Thank you. Your support, love and respect mean more to me than you will ever know. I value our “mutual admiration society” and love you deeply.
Contents
Appreciation
Foreword
By Nancy Kennedy
Read This First!
A Letter to My Reader-Friend
Preparing for Relief: What’s Wrong with Perfection?
Chapter 1
I Was Perfect Once, but I Didn’t Like It Much
Chapter 2
Doesn’t God Want Me to Be Perfect?
Chapter 3
When Playing God Is No Longer My Best Role
Relief Guide
What’s Wrong with Perfection?
The Relief of Imperfect Relationships and Families
Chapter 4
Joy! I Don’t Have to Fix It All—Including You!
Chapter 5
Will You Just Lighten Up?
Relief Guide
The Relief of Imperfect Relationships and Families
The Relief of Imperfect Emotions, Minds and Bodies
Chapter 6
Never Underestimate the Power of a Nervous Breakdown
Chapter 7
The Invisible Woman Comes Out of Hiding—Flaws and All
Relief Guide
The Relief of Imperfect Emotions, Minds and Bodies
The Relief of Imperfect Life-Work and Service
Chapter 8
When a Go-Getter Goes Haywire!
Chapter 9
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Burned-Out
Relief Guide
The Relief of Imperfect Life-Work and Service
The Relief of Imperfect Churches and Culture
Chapter 10
When Bigger-Better-More Squeezes Out Life
Chapter 11
That’s Not How It’s Supposed to Be
Relief Guide
The Relief of Imperfect Churches and Culture
The Relief of Imperfect Dreams, Plans and Decisions
Chapter 12
Hey, the Sky’s Not the Limit!
Chapter 13
No Fair Comparing Sufferings!
Relief Guide
The Relief of Imperfect Dreams, Plans and Decisions
The Relief of Imperfect Faith, Prayer and Spirituality
Chapter 14
Numb and Number—When Trying Too Hard Dulls Your Soul
Chapter 15
I Double Dare You!
Relief Guide
The Relief of Imperfect Faith, Prayer and Spirituality
The Promise of Relief: The Smile of Imperfection
Chapter 16
Permission to Exhale
Chapter 17
Trading Exhausting Expectations for Imperfect Joy
Relief Guide
The Smile of Imperfection
Endnotes
Interacting with the Author
Appreciation
Thank you to my literary agent, Greg Johnson, and his wife and partner, author Becky Johnson. I appreciate your wise input, ingeniously humorous ideas and hard work on my behalf. Also, special thanks to editor Kim Bangs and the capable team at Regal Books. Your enthusiastic support is a great encouragement.
I’m grateful for my colleagues and friends in the Intentional Woman Network (www.intentionalwoman.com): Cathy Roberts, Catherine Antone, Kristina Bailey, Lisa Gifford, Gayle Gilbertson, Grayce Gusmano, Holly Hart, Tina Henningson, Teresa Perrine, Joann Pitteloud, Annie Thompson, Audrey Thorkelson, Nicole Guelich and Carol Travilla. I cherish your prayers and encouragement. Carol, thanks for your friendship and invaluable contribution to my life through the years.
How I appreciate my coaching and life plan partners and all the women who shared their powerful stories in this book. I could never fully express how inspired I am by your st