Perfect People

I listen primarily to contemporary Christian music. I love the melodies and the message. There is a song by Natalie Grant that is currently played on the radio called Perfect People. It has become an inspiration for me. You see, I work for a company that doesn't look too keenly on weakness. Knowing that unspoken, yet rewarded philosophy very early, I adapted in order to find success. Well, now I'm so afraid to show any sign of weakness, even if in my personal life only, that I feel like I'm putting up a front. With two very young children, things are bound to go awry. But I'm finding that I don't open up about the drama that is now our life because I don't want anyone [above me] to get the idea that I can't handle my business. So when I heard this song for the first time, and really let the lyrics sink in, I realized it was written for people like me.

After listening to this song for the past few months, and having been on leave for the past [almost] 8 weeks, it has allowed me to get more accepting of the imperfections of my life, my parenting abilities, and me. I have grown to be more accepting and actually acknowledge that they exist. I am thankful to God for opening my heart, to my babies who unsuspectingly are dealing with my flaws, and to my husband for accepting it all - the good, the bad and the ugly.

I've included the lyrics below for your perusal. I hope, someday, you get a chance to hear the song because it is a gem, and I think too many people fall prey to this philosophy, as I did - and hard.

Perfect People
by Natalie Grant

Never let 'em see you when you're breaking
Never let 'em see you when you fall
That's how we live and that's how we try
Tell the world you've got it all together
Never let them see what's underneath
Cover it up with a crooked smile
But it only lasts for a little while

[CHORUS:]
There's no such thing as perfect people
There's no such thing as a perfect life
So come as you are, broken and scared
Lift up your heart and be amazed
And be changed by a perfect God

Suddenly it's like a weight is lifted
When you hear the words that you are loved
He knows where you are and where you've been
And you never have to go there again

[CHORUS]

Who lived and died to give new life
To heal our imperfections
So look up and see out let grace be enough