Just Be a Little Bit Better Each Day!

Perfection

Nobody's perfect, but it's important to try,

And keep on trying till the day that you die.

Sometimes we get discouraged with the progress that we're making,

The goals that we set seem so hard to achieve.

But its progress that's important, let there be no mistaking,

We can reach our righteous goals, but first we must believe.

What is perfection anyway?

Our final destination or just a stop along the way?

Listen to what the scriptures say.

Perfection is a process to improve from day to day.

Perfection in this life may seem too much to ask,

Just do the best you can in every daily task.

1991 @Ted D. Nelson.

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Back in 1991, one Sunday, after teaching my Sunday School Class comprised of 17 year olds, I went into the Chapel, set down and began to contemplate the experience I just came from while I waited for Sacrament Meeting to start. As I thought about the experiences these young folks were currently having in their individual lives, I wanted so badly to say “I know, I’ve been there too. Don’t dwell on your mistakes, put them behind you and start fresh. It will be okay.” Instead, I wrote the above poem. I hope it in someway adds meaning to your life. (Thanks for coming to my blog. Scroll down to the bottom and sign up, if you please.)