Friend, it’s honorable that you want to do all things with excellence. But sometimes we set the bar too high. 

In this episode, our new guest and Proverbs 31 Ministries teammate Jasmine Kromah shares how her background as a dancer and oldest sibling shaped her struggle with perfectionism. With grace and honesty, Jasmine walks us through the internal pressure many of us feel to perform — not just in life but in our relationship with God. Together, we’ll explore what Scripture has to say about expectations and learn how to trade striving for surrender.

You’ll learn:

• The important distinction between striving for excellence and perfectionism.
• How Jesus already met the standard of perfection so we don't have to.
• Why rest is a spiritual practice that imitates God.
• Practical ways to challenge negative thought loops and celebrate progress.
• How to practice self-compassion and replace expectations with intentions.

Resources From This Episode:

• Download "A Simplified Guide Through the Lord's Prayer" to experience the power of prayer when life feels chaotic or out of control.
• Follow Proverbs 31 Ministries on social media for daily encouragement and truth.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to “Are We Missing Jesus as We Work for Jesus?” with Gloria Umanah. 
• Watch “Why Am I So Afraid of Failure?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.