The Year of Grace: Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing God’s Love

Written By Layne McDonald

Bible Verse: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Why Grace Matters in Your Family

A Focus on the Family study found that perfectionism among parents often leads to burnout, guilt, and strained relationships.

Steps to Build a Grace-Filled Home

  1. Apologize and Forgive Quickly: Keep short accounts.

  2. Celebrate Small Wins: Don’t wait for perfection.

  3. Make Prayer a Habit: Pray for each other's growth and grace.

Alternative Tools & Resources

  • Grace-Based Parenting (Book by Dr. Tim Kimmel): A guide for parenting with grace.

  • Family Devotional Apps: YouVersion and Daily Grace Co.

  • Focus on the Family Resources: Faith-based family support tools.

✨ Call to Action: Let go of perfection and embrace God’s grace with coaching from Dr. Layne McDonald.
👉 Start living in grace at www.laynemcdonald.com

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Layne McDonald
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