For the Imperfect Woman
Embracing Imperfections, Finding Beauty Within
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There is a quote that says, “Show me your 5 closest friends, and I will show you your future.” If this is the case, why do we allow some people entrance into our lives? People who have no intention of building us up, but instead meeting their own selfish needs and desires. Why do we let these people in?
I recall a time in my life when I longed for friends. In that season, I allowed anyone and their baggage in my life. Ultimately, I was left empty with a slew of issues that never originated within myself, but with others. Taking on the issues of other people became second nature and as a result, my mindset, thought process and conduct shifted in a direction contrary to the Word of God.
When I look back, I recognize that while those individuals I chose to associate with had their own issues; my willingness to tolerate those relationships made me realize that the real issue was within me. As women, we are often times in constant conflict with our identity. We may find ourselves drawing comparisons to other women and more often than not, we aren’t satisfied with how we measure up. Due to these common mental struggles, it is important to ask ourselves: What is the purpose behind my friendships? Are my friends assisting me and encouraging me to reach my goals? Are my friendships pleasing to God? These questions enable us to locate the condition of our relationships. If our relationships are not purposeful, supportive, or godly we must ask ourselves why we are connected with these individuals to begin with.
Are you seeking acceptance into a specific crowd? Is it for personal financial gain? Do you stand to gain something from your association with a particular individual? If so, your motives are inconsistent with the true definition of friendship. The word friend can be defined as one attached to another by affection, respect, or admiration. If we truly have the God kind of affection for our friends, we will always be available for them, always praying for them, always looking for opportunities to bless them.
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Women can often find themselves overburdened with expectations. Not only can we be the source of our own expectations—people around us can also expect us to be the perfect woman, wife, mother, and friend. How can we be expected to be perfect women, when all of us are imperfect beings? And how can we know when others have no intention of building us up, but instead just want to meet their selfish needs? Why do we let these people in?
For the Imperfect Woman not only encourages you to dig deep and find the true root of your challenges; it also offers transparent and real circumstances that many women can connect to. Women wear many different hats and carry a lot of weight—some unnecessary, in fact. For the Imperfect Woman addresses the common areas of struggle for women: being a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. While these are not the only areas of concern for women, they could be considered the most important.
For the Imperfect Woman was written to help women view their challenges from a different perspective, take ownership, and tackle their issues head on. It will help you shed some unnecessary stress, focus on the areas that truly matter, improve the perceptions of your relationships, and encourage you to let go of perfection and just be your amazing self.
About the Author
Tiffany M. Monroe is a native of Charlottesville, Virginia, where she lives with her two boys. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and holds a master’s degree from Regent University. Despite her accomplishments, Tiffany has experienced seasons of tremendous loss, which caused her to face the root of her problems: herself. Through much introspection, Tiffany has been able to not only recover from tumultuous seasons and embrace her imperfections; she has also been able to encourage others to do the same. She is transparent in her struggles, with hope that other women will be able to experience the same freedom that she has.