73 | It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect: The Day the Cows Got Out | Letting Go of Perfection & Trusting God

Are you struggling with perfectionism, letting go of control, or trusting God when life doesn't go according to plan? Just days before a family party, Lisa felt God reminding her of one simple truth: It doesn't have to be perfect. Then came the practical exam. Two runaway steers. An all-day rain. A beautifully mowed yard covered in muddy hoofprints. Cow patties scattered through the party area. And Lisa standing outside with a shovel the day before everyone arrived. In this funny and encouraging episode of Rooted & Rested, Lisa shares what happened when her carefully made plans collided with real life—and how God used the mess to teach her something deeper about perfectionism, control, trust, and being present. Maybe letting go of perfection isn't about caring less. Maybe it's about being present enough to receive the life God is giving you. If you're a Christian woman who feels pressure to get everything done, make everything right, or hold everything together, this episode is an invitation to loosen your grip, do what's yours to do, and trust God with what isn't. In this episode: • Letting go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations • Trusting God when plans change • Releasing the need to control every detail • Learning to be present instead of constantly preparing for what's next • Receiving ordinary moments with the people you love • Remembering truth in the middle of your “You've GOT to be kidding me” moments Sometimes trust looks less polished than we imagine. Sometimes it looks like: Guard the waterfall. Shovel the poop. Leave the hoofprints. Receive Saturday. Because it doesn't have to be perfect to be good. And today's “You've GOT to be kidding me” might just become the story you're laughing about tomorrow. Rooted & Rested is a Christian encouragement podcast reminding women they are not forgotten—remembered by God, rooted in Him...and with a touch of lavender. 🌿 Learn more about Lisa and Salt & Light Box: saltandlightbox.com 💜 Get my free Weekly Brain Dump: A simple weekly page to help you get everything out of your head and onto paper—with space for your verse, word, and prayer for the week. When you sign up, you'll also receive my weekly notes from the farm, Rooted & Rested encouragement, and reminders to slow down and notice the moments that matter. [GET THE FREE WEEKLY BRAIN DUMP] If this episode encouraged you, share it with a woman who may need the reminder that it doesn't have to be perfect.