Psalm 138 and the Grace of Being Human

Scripture

• Psalms 138

About this sermon

What if your imperfections are not your greatest problem? In this teaching on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores the difference between perfection and perfectionism, the beauty of human weakness, and why God has so much compassion for imperfect people. Drawing from Psalm 138, Psalm 103, the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, and the image of cracked pottery repaired with gold, John shows how God often creates beauty through what we would rather hide. This episode explores: - The difference between perfection and perfectionism - Why God remembers we are dust - Fear, anxiety, and self-worth - Wabi-sabi and the beauty of imperfection - Jesus retaining His scars after resurrection - Learning to accept imperfect people Featuring reflections on: - Brené Brown - Gordon Flett - Psalm 138 - Psalm 103 Scriptures: - Psalm 138 - Psalm 103:13–14 - Isaiah 53 #Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Perfectionism #Grace #WabiSabi #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Prayer #BibleStudy #Psalms 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Today's Only for Imperfect People 00:27 The Psalms & Human Brokenness 00:47 Psalm 138 Begins 01:16 Though I Walk in the Midst of Trouble 02:08 “The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me” 02:30 “He Remembers We Are Dust” 03:02 Wabi-Sabi & the Beauty of Imperfection 03:37 The Difference Between Perfection & Perfectionism 04:41 Brené Brown, Fear & Self-Worth 05:19 Cracked Pottery Filled With Gold 05:50 Jesus Kept His Scars 06:22 Isaiah 53 & the Appearance of Jesus 07:07 The Leaning Tower of Pisa 07:33 Post-it Notes & Beautiful Failure 08:45 God’s Compassion for Dust 09:19 Living in an Imperfect World 10:04 Welcoming Imperfect People 10:22 Nancy Joins the Conversation 10:35 “You’re Pretty Darn Close to Perfect”

Topics

• Grace
• Bible Study