One thing I’ve learned while working on myself, growing spiritually, and trying to build a better life is this: perfection was never my assignment. There is only one perfect being, and that is God. The Bible makes this clear. Ecclesiastes 7:20 tells us that there is not a single righteous person on earth who always does good and never sins. That truth alone should take a lot of pressure off our shoulders.

So many of us struggle, feel stuck, or walk around frustrated because we’re trying to be something God never called us to be. We beat ourselves up over mistakes, replay our failures, and feel like we’re never “good enough.” But the problem isn’t that we’re failing—it’s that we’re trying to operate in a role that belongs to God alone. Judgment, perfection, and complete righteousness are not our jobs.

Becoming a better you doesn’t mean becoming flawless. It means becoming honest, teachable, and obedient. Growth starts when you can say, “I made a mistake,” without letting that mistake define you. God already knows we’re going to mess up—that’s why grace exists. That’s why Jesus exists.

A lot of the inner conflict people deal with comes from self-condemnation. We think if we punish ourselves enough, we’ll somehow earn growth. But that’s not how God works. Conviction brings correction and healing. Condemnation just brings shame and paralysis. God doesn’t want you stuck—He wants you moving forward.

Motivational coaching, especially when it’s faith-based, isn’t about pushing people to unrealistic standards. It’s about helping people understand their limits and their responsibility. Do what you can do. Follow God’s instructions. Show up with effort, humility, and a willing heart. Leave the rest to Him.

When Christ is truly at the center, things begin to align the way they should. That doesn’t mean life becomes easy—but it does mean it becomes purposeful. You start responding instead of reacting. You stop striving and start trusting. You stop trying to impress people and focus on pleasing God.

So today’s encouragement is simple: give yourself permission to be human while committing to grow spiritually. You don’t have to be perfect to be used by God. You just have to be willing.

That’s how you become a better you—not just for yourself and others, but first and foremost, for Christ. And when He’s in it, the blessing follows.