To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ — John 8:31-32 NIV
Letting go of perfectionism requires us to be honest, both with ourselves and others. We need to admit when we are wrong or struggling instead of putting up a front that everything is alright, and we are perfect. James says, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective,” (James 5:16).
It's okay to have struggles, it’s normal even. If we are willing to be honest and open about them then perhaps, we can help love and support others who also are going through something similar. As Christians we are a community and can lift each other up through prayer and strive to bring each other closer to Christ.
We need to avoid becoming like the Pharisees who created such a world of hypocrisy that even Jesus’ acts of love and hope toward a hurting world were upsetting. Perfection isn’t our master. We should live everyday with our focus on the Lord and trust and follow him, in both our proudest moments and our struggles.