"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.
Joan C. Webb is a recovering workaholic and perfectionist who communicates a message of freedom and renewal. A former pastor's wife, Joan is a personal life coach and teacher, helping others to become who God has gifted them to be. She speaks nationally and internationally and has appeared on Christian radio and television. Joan is the author or coauthor of magazine articles, curriculums, and eight books, including It's A Wonderful Imperfect Life.