I’ve written a book for those who, like me, have struggled with anxiety, guilt, and scrupulosity in our pursuit of God. To the weary, never-good-enough Christian…

God’s promise of soul rest is for you.

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How can Christians wholeheartedly pursue God without an undercurrent of guilt, fear, or anxiety? How can imperfect people experience God’s peace while seeking to obey his perfect standards?

Author Faith Chang addresses the struggles of her fellow “Christian perfectionists” through meditations on God’s character. As we consider how he interacts bountifully with us, the weary and scrupulous Christian perfectionist will be freed to pursue God while experiencing his love and peace.

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Prayers between chapters include

… A Prayer for When You Fear You’re a Fake
… A Prayer for When You Hear the Voice of Condemnation
… A Prayer for When You Feel Like You’re Always Doing Something Wrong
… A Prayer for When You’re Afraid to Pray
… A Prayer for When All You Can See Is All Your Failures
… A Prayer for When You Fear Missing His Voice (For All That’s Left Undone)
… A Prayer for When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Good Enough

Read more about why I wrote Peace over Perfection here:
I Made A Cup

Endorsements

“If you’ve found yourself pursuing a good goal (holiness) in an exhausting way (perfectionism), Peace over Perfection offers a fresh voice and fresh perspective. Through the hope of the gospel, you’ll learn to pursue godliness in a way that rests in the reality that God is for you—as a good Father. A book rooted in prayer, Peace over Perfection invites you to talk with God about your journey and enjoy his presence in your in-process life.”- Brad Hambrick, Pastor of Counseling, The Summit Church, Durham, NC; Author, God’s Attributes: Rest for Life Struggles

“Relief—that was my experience of reading this wonderful book. Faith has expertly weaved her personal struggles and cultural background together with gospel truth and historical example to produce a deeply comforting and fresh exploration of Christian perfectionism.” – Linda Allcock, Author of Deeper Still

“Full of impactful quotes and anecdotes that will most definitely be shared from my pulpit for years to come, Peace over Perfection is written with authentic vulnerability, empathetic understanding, and a deep insight into the heart of God toward his bumbling yet beloved children. Writing as one who has walked and frequently fallen from the arduous tightrope so familiar to fellow perfectionists, Faith invites us off our tightropes altogether, offering us a far better vision that neither downplays our flaws nor cheapens God’s love, but locates us within the firm and tender (nail-pierced) hands of God in order that we might experience the true depths of our sin and yet never without the even higher heights of God’s grace.” –Andrew Ong, Pastor of Care and Discipleship, Christ Church East Bay, Berkeley, CA

“Faith Chang is a natural storyteller, a gifted writer, and insightful and encouraging. In my anxious pursuit of perfection, Chang points me to Christ—the founder and perfecter of our faith—and his perfect love casts out my fear.” – Aaron Lee, Editorial Curator of SOLA Network

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(More) About Peace over Perfection

Many Christians, often without even realizing it, struggle with a type of Christian perfectionism. We strive to please God but are plagued with anxiety about making mistakes. We want to do God’s will but live with a self-berating inner voice even as we seek to serve him. We sincerely believe the gospel and love Jesus but struggle with never feeling good enough before God.

With nuance and care, Faith Chang writes for those who seek to grow in Christ and live for God’s glory yet live in fear of failure. She explores the Bible to show that as God deals with us as in-process people, he is far more merciful, righteous, and patient than we may have imagined.

There are prayers between each chapter for specific situations Christian perfectionists face, such as “A Prayer for When You Feel You’re a Fake.” Reflection questions are included for those reading the book in small groups or one on one.

Full Table of Contents

Introduction
1. The Perfectionist’s Ache
2. Knowledge
A Prayer for When You Fear You’re a Fake
3. Mercy
A Prayer for When You Hear the Voice of Condemnation
4. Law
A Prayer for When You Feel Like You’re Always Doing Something Wrong
5. Peace
A Prayer for When You’re Afraid to Pray
6. Patience
A Prayer for When All You Can See Is All Your Failures
7. Providence
A Prayer for When You Fear Missing His Voice (For All That’s Left Undone)
8. Love
A Prayer for When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Good Enough
9. There Remains a Rest
Appendix: Discussion/Journaling Questions & Resources for Further Study

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