Our son Joey enjoys dancing but a couple years ago when classes became more advanced he wasn’t such a happy dancer. Hey this is Debbie Griffith with Everyday Matters.

Often frustrated he’d stop to a frozen standstill and then melt to the floor crying when he lost his way. Off the floor he’d say; “I’m nervous. I can’t do it.” “Oh Joey,” I’d respond, “It doesn’t matter if you know all the moves, just have fun and dance!” “You mean I don’t have to be perfect?” “NO! I don’t care about the moves; I care about YOU!” Later, in the middle of a shoe change, Joey hugged me and whispered, “Thanks mom for what you said; I’m having fun, now that I don’t have to be perfect.”

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect either. He just expects us to do the best with what He’s given us. So let’s take comfort from Zephaniah 3:17, “with God’s love, He’ll calm all our fears” and freedom from fear can bring fun to any situation…everyday.