Activ8Her Oneida, NY Chapter

As we close this month's journey, we've taken an honest look at one of the most subtle weapons of the world: self-righteousness.

Not to create shame, but freedom. Freedom from: • striving, • comparison, • people-pleasing, and • performance-driven faith. Jesus addressed this very issue when "He told this parable to some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else." (Luke 18:9)

He contrasted two men who went to the temple to pray: a Pharisee and a tax collector. One trusted in his own goodness. The other cried out, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." The surprising ending? The one who stopped proving himself was the one who went home justified.

That's the heart of the gospel. doesn't come from performing better, comparing less, or trying harder to be righteous. It comes from humbly receiving the righteousness Christ freely gives.

As you step into a new month, may you leave behind the pressure to prove and embrace the freedom to receive. Grace remembers what performance forgets: you are made right with God through Christ, not through your accomplishments.

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8, NIV).

Our culture celebrates productivity. God celebrates relationship. We often believe we're more lovable when we've accomplished more, served more, prayed more, or checked every box.

But God's love has never been measured by your productivity.

He loved you before your greatest success.
He loves you in the middle of your struggle.
He will love you tomorrow, whether your to-do list is finished or not.

Grace reminds us that God's love isn't something we earn, it's something we receive.

Today, let this truth quiet the pressure to perform: You are not loved more on your productive days. You are simply loved.

We were a packed house tonight for Kolleen and Chrissy’s in person visit!! Thank you ladies for making the trip and running the show tonight. You both are a blessing 🙏🙏