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Does this sound like you?
When you can name the thing that’s been quietly driving you—
And that truth? It doesn’t just set you free—
This was just part one.
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Are you the one your church calls a saint?
Volunteering when no one else will?
Yes, I’m talking to you—your reputation is wearing you out. Let’s be real: your need for approval is driving this.
Today, let’s stop striving and start to unveil the real you.
Yes, you’re the dependable one. Always at church. Applauded in public. Unraveling in private.

Let’s face it, the church praises availability — not authenticity. Religious culture calls it “servant-hearted.” But burnout is not a fruit of the Spirit. And too many of us are crumbling behind a compliment.
Lira never misses a Sunday. Or a signup sheet. Or a chance to “bless someone.”
She’s on every team. Leads every group. Brings the casserole, the Kleenex, and the Scripture. They say, “She’s amazing.” “She’s got such a servant’s heart.” “She always shows up.” And she does. Even when her insides are screaming, “I can’t do this anymore.”
She cries in the car before walking into Bible study. Slaps on concealer and a smile. Then leads worship like she didn’t just beg God to let her quit.
Does this sound like you?
Is your value built on being available?
Is your identity tied to a secret need for applause?
Do you feel, deep down, that if you don’t show up… you’ll be forgotten? Dismissed? Replaced?
Is that what’s been driving you?
It’s what drove Lira — until her body threatened to give out and her soul finally rebelled.
Here’s the good news:
When you can name the thing that’s been quietly driving you—
you can bring it into the light. And when it’s in the light, it starts to lose its grip.

You’re not crazy. You’re waking up.
You’re not failing. You’re finally telling the truth.