Episode 62: Finding Freedom From People Pleasing and Striving

Summary:

In this episode, Heather and Jackie welcome guest Susan Labelle to discuss the power of testimony and the journey of breaking free from people-pleasing. Susan shares her personal experience of feeling the pressure to be a good girl from a young age and constantly seek approval from others. She emphasizes the importance of discovering one's true identity in God and finding freedom from the cycle of people-pleasing. The conversation highlights the need for boundaries and the transformation that comes from surrendering to God's will. In this conversation, Heather, Jackie, and Susan discuss their personal journeys of discovering their identity and finding freedom in Christ. They explore topics such as surrendering to God, setting boundaries, and overcoming feelings of inadequacy. They emphasize the importance of knowing and trusting God's love and finding confidence in our identity in Christ. They also discuss the process of healing and transformation and the need to overcome deception and lies. Ultimately, they highlight the freedom that comes from a relationship with God and the importance of breaking free from a works-based faith. In this conversation, Susan LaBelle shares her journey of overcoming striving and people-pleasing. She discusses the importance of surrendering her business to God and seeking His will. Susan emphasizes the need to find rest in God and serve Him from a place of rest. She also highlights the significance of trusting God's timing and letting go of striving. Susan encourages listeners to expose any idols and surrender everything to God, setting clear and healthy boundaries. She concludes by emphasizing the power of seeking God and finding freedom in Him.

Takeaways:

Testimonies have the power to inspire and bring breakthrough to others.

The pressure to be a good girl and seek approval from others can lead to a cycle of people-pleasing.

Discovering one's true identity in God is key to breaking free from people-pleasing.

Setting boundaries and surrendering to God's will are essential for finding freedom. 

Surrendering our business and seeking God's will leads to transformation and a new blueprint for our lives.

Rest is a place, not just an action. We can find rest and peace in God, even in the midst of busyness.

Trusting God's timing and letting go of striving allows Him to work in and through us.

Setting clear and healthy boundaries is essential for prioritizing family and stewarding well.

Seeking God and finding freedom in Him enables us to walk in victory and share our testimony.