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28.Redefining Success: Trusting God with Our Work and Our Worth, Part 1

Author
Ginger Harrington
Published
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://gingerharrington.com/when-you-catch-yourself-seeking-worth-in-your-work/

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Do you feel like your worth is tied to how much you accomplish? In today’s high-performance culture, it’s easy to measure ourselves by our productivity. But the truth is, your value isn’t found in what you do—it’s rooted in who you are in Christ. In this episode, we explore the struggle of work-driven self-worth and perfectionism through the lens of Colossians 3:23-24. Discover how embracing your identity in Christ can free you from the need to prove yourself and how Sabbath rest helps shift your focus from performance to purpose.

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Habit of Hope
Your worth is not in what you do, but in who you are in Christ.

Key Takeaways

  • When you tie your identity to work, it creates a cycle of striving, comparison, and burnout.
  • Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us to work for the Lord, not for the approval of others.
  • Sabbath rest is a practical way to surrender control and trust God with your work.
  • Perfectionism is rooted in fear, but God's grace invites us to live from freedom, not performance.
  • Embracing your identity in Christ allows you to work with purpose, not pressure.


"Your worth is in Christ, not in your productivity."
"When we work from our worth, not for our worth, we experience real freedom."

Why You’ll Love This Episode
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to prove yourself, this episode will encourage you to step out of the performance trap. You’ll gain biblical insights and practical steps to break free from work-driven self-worth and embrace God’s perspective.

Chapters

00:00 The Pressure to Prove Yourself

03:10 Finding Identity in Christ

06:00 The Balance of Work and Worth

11:59 Prioritizing Your Identity

18:07 Trusting God with Your Work

23:48 Embracing Limits as a Gift

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