You Don't Have to Perform for God

You do not have to perform for God. You already have His favor in Christ.A pastor and a licensed counselor talk about the performance trap. It shows up in ministry, in parenting, and in marriage. It starts when we try to earn from God what He already gave us.In this episode:• Daniel's 5K, and finishing the race well• I was trying to earn God's favor by preaching harder and praying more• You are saved by grace. You also do not have to earn His smile• I do not serve God for something. I serve God because of something• Excellence vs perfectionism• Performing to please people. Galatians 1:10• Ministry that feels like a prison• If sitting at Jesus' feet feels like punishment, you are in the trap. Mary and Martha• The parenting performance trap. Your kids are not your identity• Keeping score in marriage• Ephesians 1:6. Accepted in the beloved• Romans 8:1. No condemnation in Christ• Separate your worth from your performanceIf you are exhausted from trying to be enough, this one is for you.Pastor Daniel Cox & Marie Cox · Cultural Connectionshttps://www.culturalconnectionspodcast.comCalvary Baptist Church, Englewood, Florida · https://calbaptist.netScriptureEphesians 2:8-9 · Matthew 5:41 · Galatians 1:10 · Luke 10:38-42 · Ephesians 1:6 · Galatians 2:20 · Romans 8:1Chapters0:00 Finish the race0:48 Intro1:10 Stuck in the performance trap2:18 You don't have to earn His favor2:52 I serve God because of something6:39 Excellence vs perfectionism10:54 Performing to please people13:07 The trap in ministry19:03 Church people and proving something19:33 If sitting at Jesus' feet feels like punishment23:41 Ministry should not feel like a prison24:20 The parenting performance trap28:33 Keeping score in marriage32:54 Accepted in Christ34:17 Crucified with Christ34:55 No condemnation38:52 Separate your worth from your performance39:25 CloseIf this helped, send it to someone who is tired of performing. Not as a lecture. As rest.#PerformanceTrap #Grace #ChristianPodcast #IdentityInChrist #CulturalConnections #BiblicalCounseling