What matters more "Presence" or "Perfection"?

My Sister-in-love came to visit. She is a bookworm. We can always strike up a conversation about a good book. The other things we have in common keep us close. We both love young people, women's ministry, God and family, and my brother! So, she told me about this book called Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist. I ordered it and couldn't be more pleased. I have decided to be more present and less perfect. For those of you that know me this can be hard if not impossible for me. I am a firstborn. I am Choleric. I am OCD. I am flawed so I try hard to be perfect. That being said, Shauna and I have a lot in common. So she tugs at my inner being. I let her in. She is helping me, well....be more me!

I must say I am throughly enjoying the read. It was slow getting started, but by chapter three she had me. I could see me putting my face under the red slurpy machine. We all get busy, but at times business overtakes me and leaves me feeling empty, and alone. Perhaps, this is why I am so passionate about helping others--maybe, I am still trying to help myself. God knows us inside, and out, and still He loves us, and loves others through us. 

Here is a little bit more about Shauna:
Shauna Niequist is the New York Times best-selling author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor, and Present Over Perfect. She is married to Aaron, and they live in Chicago with their sons, Henry & Mac. Shauna is a bookworm, a beachbum, and a passionate gatherer of people, especially around the table.

​If you are looking for a great book to end the Summer Frenzy with before starting a more settled Fall--give this book a try.

​Action Step: If you decide to read the book and do a Facebook Page on this book, invite me. I would love to hear what others are saying about the book too.