On the fourth Friday of each month in 2025, we’re studying The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee. Join me as we confront the enemy’s lies of self-doubt and find our victory in the truth of who we are according to God’s Word!
Welcome back, dear sisters! This month we continue our Search for Significance journey by looking at God’s beautiful answer to the shame that once defined us. That answer is Regeneration—the new life we’ve been freely given in Christ. Through this miracle of grace, we are not merely forgiven—we are reborn.
Let’s take a look at our key themes for Chapter 10.
📖 Chapter Summary:
Shame convinces us that something is inherently wrong with who we are. But God answers this lie with the miracle of regeneration—the new birth we receive through Christ. We’re not just cleaned up versions of our old selves; we are made new, created in the image of Christ and filled with His Spirit. Through regeneration, we no longer need to carry the pain of the past—we can live confidently as new creations in God’s family.
“God has not only forgiven you, He has given you a brand-new identity through your spiritual rebirth.”
— Robert S. McGee
🕊️ Biblical Truths:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!”
~ 2 Corinthians 5:17 (HCSB)
“He saved us—not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy—through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”
~ Titus 3:5 (HCSB)
💡 Key Idea:
God doesn’t patch up our broken identity—He gives us a completely new one through the power of spiritual rebirth.
💭 Reflection Question:
Are you still identifying yourself by your past mistakes, or are you beginning to walk in your new identity as God’s beloved and regenerated daughter?
🛠️ Practical Application:
Write a personal declaration beginning with:
“I am not who I used to be…”
Then list the old beliefs or identities you’re laying down—and the new truths God has given you in Christ. Keep this declaration visible as a reminder of your true identity when shame tries to resurface.
✨ My Personal Reflections:
Regeneration is something I wish I had fully understood earlier in my walk with God. I spent so many years trying to improve the old me—make her more lovable, more capable, more acceptable. But the Lord never called me to fix myself. He called me to receive His life. The old Tamara—wrapped up in fear, performance, and approval addiction—was never going to be enough. But the new me, hidden in Christ, is whole and holy because of His work. What a liberating truth!
🎶 Worship Moment: Holy Water (Chapel Version) – We The Kingdom ft. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
If you need a fresh reminder of the joy and power of God’s forgiveness, this chapel version of Holy Water will stir your soul. The rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s powerhouse vocals make this more than just a worship song—it’s a holy moment. As the choir lifts their voices in unity, let this song flood your heart with gratitude for the new life Christ has given you. We are washed. We are free. We are His. 💧🔥