Propel 5: Embracing Purpose Over Performance

By Dr. Sharon Mack Kelley

In a world obsessed with performance, God invites us to live from a place of purpose. Ephesians 2:10 tells us, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Your worth isn’t tied to how much you achieve or how perfectly you perform — it’s rooted in who you are as God’s beloved child.

This week, ask yourself: Am I striving for approval, or am I walking in the purpose God designed for me? Let go of the pressure to impress. Step into the confidence of knowing you were made on purpose, for a purpose. Your worth is already secure in Him.

Propelling Point: Your purpose was prepared by God — before performance ever entered the picture.

Propelling Activation: Take one day this week to do something meaningful without striving for perfection. Let it be done in joy, not pressure.

Scripture Meditation: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." — Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)