I'm Not A Perfect Person

There is a neat song out by the group, Hoobastank.Now, I don’t know much about this particular group of musicians which many young people especially seem to enjoy, but the certain song I am referring to is called, "The Reason." The theme of the song concerns the admittance in one’s imperfect state, and the acknowledgement of, not only wrong-doing, but the individuals desire to change, start over new and be a better person. Here is a portion of the song:

"I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with every day
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That’s why i need you to hear

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you"

While I don’t listen as ardently to some of the modern pop songs as my teenaged daughter might, this song immediately touched my heart because it is a sentiment we all can relate to. Haven’t we, at one time or another, felt the need to fall on our knees in humility and apologize to someone whom we have hurt through our own wrongful words or actions? As the above words convey, aren’t we all also still capable of growth and learning, because as long as we are in our earthly form, we will never be completely "perfect." That status, my friends, is reserved for God.

No, we are not perfect, but God does call us to perfection; to release sin from our hearts, minds and bodies, and to cleanse our spirits with His mercy and grace. This song may have been written by a man to a woman, but the best reason for the need to start over new is... GOD.

There are certain phrases in the human language which I find are very beautiful. One of these is, "I love you," and the other is, "I’m sorry." No, we are not perfect, but it is only through God and His Son, Jesus Christ, that the imperfect can be made perfect.

Won't you make your change today?

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2003 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: How to have more peace and joy in marriage, and life in general by walking in harmony with God," and "Son Salutations: A refreshing collection of modern inspirations for those who seek God each day." For more information, visit her web page at www.angelfire.com/mi/melschurr