Being Perfect Ain't so Perfect!

When I was born I think I must have come out with a smile on my face. I was always that kid that just was happy all the time. I still am. (If any of you know my niece Amelia and know her sneaky little smile that was me)
When I was 6 months old my parents took to me to Ottawa to visit my grandparents. We had a seat at the very front of the airplane and I was sitting in a baby seat just under the movie screen. Well apparently there was some sort of comedy movie on, but when everyone was laughing my face lite up and I thought they were laughing at me. I LOVED IT. Thus starting the Diva empire.
(There is a secret about me that know one knows but Kris, I have always wanted to be stand up comedian, but was never rude or racist enough to make it so never pursued.)
I grew up with a certain spot light on me all the time. It was kind of expected of me to be a certain way to dress a certain way. When I say expected it wasn't expected by my parents or peers but was a pressure that I put on myself.
I am a worship leader at my church, so when you are part of bringing people to a very intimate place with God there is a sense of ownership of you. There were times when I was finished the service and there were a line up of people with "Advise" or "Constructive Criticism" instead of saying thank you so much for what you do I would hear "That dress is really nice but you really should wear nylons with it!" Really I didn't realize the Holy Spirit only moved when pantie hose are involved (rant for the day)
As a pastor's kid and as a worship leader I felt that I had to be this perfect christian girl. So instead of rebelling with drugs or alcohol I would take that criticism and subconsciously say "Oh ya I'll show you I will Bing and gain weight and than won't be able to even fit in the dress!" How dumb or what. That has been my crazy thinking though for many years.
I have come to a place in my life where I know how good I really have it. I have an incredible sexy husband, 2 amazing children a great job that I can work from home, and amazing extend family and friends, and I still get to lead worship with our team at our church.
I was reading my friend Tania's blog the other night and I saw a picture of a gift she was given. It was a sticker or card that read "Worship leaders are Horny too!"
I laughed so hard that I cried. It brought me to a reality that this is life and there is NO perfection other than Christ. So SUCK it up princess and let's tackle this ULTIMATE LIFE CHALLENGE without the stress of perfection but the reality that you can do this!!!!

Okay your daily challenge today is:

To face your reality and find the best venue to conquer your fears.