Performance and the Heart

Notes and Quotes:In this episode, we are exploring the temptation to perform in order to gain approval or status.  “Are you striving for something you already have or something that is offered to you as a gift with no need to earn it? Friends, in Christ,  you are forgiven excepted. And righteous. Have you stepped into this relationship? Have you applied this truth to your life? Are you living in your own strength instead of living in God's strength that was given to you?” - Erin Michele Click here for a full transcript of the show.  Journaling Questions:  ·      Are you trying to earn God’s love by your actions?·      Do you expect too high a standard of yourself or others?·      Are you looking at the actions or the heart?·      What should be the goal of our actions?·      What is the purpose of the law?·      Are you striving for God’s kingdom?·      What actions are you taking for the kingdom of God?·      What actions are you taking for yourself?·      Are you trying to earn something that is already given or offered?·      How would you live differently if you applied this gift to your life?  If you are interested in more journaling questions sign up here to receive a journaling tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully. You can find more of my story about performance here. I want to hear from you! You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @stepstotrusting.Hashtag your story of God’s faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrusting Verses mentioned in the episode:·      Matthew 23:27-28 ·      Galatians 3:1-6 ·      Ephesians 2:8-10 ·      Galatians 3:10 ·      Exodus 20:16-17 ·      Galatians 5:4-6 ·      Galatians 5:13 ·      Colossians 1:27-29 ·      Matthew 6:9-13 ·      Romans 3:20 ·      2 Corinthians 5:18-21 ·      Ephesians 2:10