No one is immune from craving kudos that leave a soul starving for more. Author and speaker Becky Harling shares transforming priorities from Christ's parables to guide women from a defeating performance-driven life to a joyful grace-motivated life--free from depending on the praise and accolades of others.

Delving into fresh insights from Jesus’ parables, author and speaker Becky Harling directs you to leave behind a life dependent on the accolades of others and go on a grace-filled journey of seeking God’s applause alone. The 12 lessons feature discussion-provoking questions and exercises for personal or group study.

Table of Contents

1. Born to Perform
2. Find Freedom from Shame
3. Build a Rock-Solid Core
4. Give Yourself Permission to Rest
5. Find Your Purpose and Passion
6. Put Away the Measuring Stick
7. Let Go of Being Perfect
8. Discover Your True Belovedness
9. Walk Away from the Bait
10. Surrender in the Hidden Place
11. Say Thank You
12. Live in the Spirit

Endorsements

"If you long to be freed from the burden of living the the applause of others, read this book.  In Freedom from Performing, Becky Harling reveals her own journey moving from perfectionism and comparison to the place of grace.  She will equip you to embrace your purpose and passion while releasing the pressure of living to please others.  The study guide will equip you to internalize Scripture and make choices based on transformational truth."
---CAROL KENT, speaker; author of When I Lay My Isaac Down and A New Kind of Normal

"We all struggle with pressures that hold us back.  Becky guides us on a powerful healing journey to flourish in a transformed, grace-filled life.  Discover how God takes great pleasure and delight in you.  Become free to be your most authentic, beautiful, real self!"
---CATHERINE HART WEBER, PhD, Christian therapist, life coach, and spiritual director