Peace Over PressureSample

Can we just say it out loud? It’s hard to disappoint people.

Especially when you care deeply, serve faithfully, and genuinely want to be dependable. But here’s what I’ve learned: if you try to please everyone, you’ll lose yourself in the process.

Some days it feels like your whole life is a juggling act and dropping one ball means letting someone down.

You say yes when you’re already maxed out. You stay quiet when your heart says speak up. You try to meet expectations that no one’s said out loud but you’ve absorbed them all the same.

Sis, that pressure to keep everyone happy—it’s not peace, it’s people-pleasing. And over time, it creates a gap between who God’s calling you to be and who others expect you to be.

Galatians 1:10 is a clarifying truth: if our goal is always to please people, we lose sight of who we’re actually serving. This verse reminds us that we weren’t made to live for the applause of people. We were made to live from the approval of God. And His love? It’s not based on your performance. It’s already secure.

And Proverbs 29 reminds us that fear of disappointing others is a trap, a snare that steals our freedom and joy.

You are not selfish for setting boundaries. You’re not “too much” or “not enough.” You are a beloved daughter of God and you can say yes or no as the Holy Spirit guides you.

Tonight, lay down the fear of disappointing others and pick up the confidence that comes from being anchored in Christ. You are not a disappointment. You’re a daughter. And that means you can walk in both truth and grace, even if someone else doesn’t understand.

You’re doing better than you think. Let’s keep growing together.

Prayer:

Lord, I’ve been afraid to let people down. I’ve overcommitted, overextended, and over-functioned. Remind me that Your approval is enough and that peace begins when I stop performing.

Grounding Practice:

Yes and No

• Light a candle and quietly name one thing you’ve said yes to this week that felt heavy, and one thing you wish you could say no to.
• Then pray: "God, show me how to honor You with my yes and protect my peace with my no."