Reborn & Renewed Through the Holy Spirit- Beautiful Life Week 7
- Kelly Kirstein
- Jul 30
- 6 min read
There’s something refreshing about starting over, like opening a brand-new journal, stepping into a clean room, or watching the sunrise after a long night. Spiritually, God gives us that same kind of fresh start through Jesus. When we put our trust in Him, He doesn’t just patch up the old version of us. He makes us completely new.
The beauty of this new life is that it isn’t temporary. It’s not based on how well we perform, how many mistakes we avoid, or how “good” we are. It’s based on God’s mercy and His Spirit working in us. And when He makes us new, we are forever changed.
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Let's Do This Together: pgs. 65-72
Sometimes it’s hard to see ourselves as new. We may still feel stuck in old habits, old thoughts, or old struggles. But being made new is about more than feelings. It’s about God’s truth over our lives.
Think about a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Once the transformation happens, it can’t go back to being a caterpillar. It was made to fly. The same is true for us. Even when we stumble, our identity hasn't changed. We are daughters of God, marked by His Spirit, and invited to live in freedom.
The key is learning to walk in this newness every day. It might look like letting go of shame, choosing forgiveness, or asking the Holy Spirit to help us make better choices. It’s a daily process of leaning into who God says we are, instead of who we used to be.
Additional Notes & Thoughts: pg. 72
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “new creation”?
Do you ever find yourself holding onto old labels, mistakes, or identities? How can you let those go?
How does knowing you are “made new” in Christ encourage you in your daily life?
What’s one practical way you can walk in your new identity this week?
Mental Health Minute:
Week 7: Unload (pg. 87)
1. Start Here. Hebrews 11:6 ESV
Take a deep breath and remember: God loves when you come close to Him. He is pleased by your faith and He promises to meet you in the middle of your seeking.
2. Things I'm Grateful For
List the ways God has shown you His mercy and love this week. Maybe it’s big like a breakthrough you’ve been praying for. Maybe it’s small like laughter with a friend or a moment of peace. Gratitude helps us see how He’s already making things new.
3. Things to Work On Where do you sense the Holy Spirit nudging you toward growth? Maybe it’s letting go of an old habit, or maybe it’s trusting God in an area you’ve been holding tight. Write it down here.
4. Things I'm Proud Of
Celebrate your progress, even the small steps! What choices, attitudes, or actions this week showed that you’re living in your “new creation” identity?
5. Doodle Space
Draw something that reminds you of new life, like a butterfly, sunrise, blooming flower, or even something abstract that feels like fresh beginnings. Let your creativity flow.
6. Things to Let Go Of
Old labels. Past mistakes. Lies you’ve believed about yourself. Use this space to write down or sketch the things you don’t want to carry anymore. Then imagine laying them at Jesus’ feet and walking away free.
7. Prayers from the Heart
Write a prayer asking Holy Spirit to show you one area of your life that he would like to help you renew.
Final Thoughts
God’s mercy doesn’t just clean up our past—it gives us a whole new beginning. When you said yes to Jesus, He gave you a fresh start that no one can take away.
This week, remind yourself of that truth: You are new. You are His. You are not who you used to be. Let that reality shape the way you live, the choices you make, and the confidence you carry.
Because a beautiful life isn’t about holding on to the old—it’s about stepping fully into the new.
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Faithful Chicks Podcast Script
Theme: Becoming New, Living in the Light
Intro (1 min)Hey friends, welcome back to the Faithful Chicks Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here today. We are in Week 7 of our Beautiful Life series, and today we’re talking about something that I think is so exciting: becoming new.
When you think of the word new, what comes to mind? Maybe a new pair of shoes, the first page of a clean notebook, or even a fresh haircut. There’s just something about starting fresh that feels so good. Well, that’s exactly what God offers us—a chance to step into a new life, not just once, but every single day.
Becoming New (2 min)Here’s the thing: when we choose to follow Jesus, He doesn’t just add a little sparkle on top of who we already are. He actually gives us a whole new way of living. Think of it like this—have you ever updated your phone and realized it runs faster, smoother, and has new features? That’s a little picture of what God does with us. He doesn’t just clean up the old version—He makes us new from the inside out.
And the best part? This “newness” isn’t about how good we are at being perfect. It’s about God’s ability to bring life where there once was struggle, hope where there once was doubt, and peace where there once was stress.
Everyday Example (2 min)Let’s make this real. Imagine you had a super stressful day at school or work. Maybe your friends left you out of a group chat, or maybe you studied hard and still didn’t do well on that test. Without Christ, it’s easy to spiral—thinking things like I’m not good enough or I’ll never get it right. You carry the weight of those thoughts all day, and they just drag you down.
Now imagine the same situation, but this time, you’ve been building your life with God. Instead of letting your mind race, you pause and remember: I am loved. I am not alone. God can bring something good out of this. Maybe you glance at the sticky note on your mirror that says, “You are a new creation” or you pop in your earbuds and play a Christian podcast on your walk to class. Suddenly, your perspective shifts. You’re not crushed by the bad grade or the hurt feelings—you’re reminded that your worth isn’t tied to those things. That’s what it looks like to live in the light.
Practical Renewal (2.5 min)Becoming new doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Renewal can start small. Here are a few simple ways to build your daily life with God:
Put a Bible verse on your mirror so the first thing you see in the morning is truth, not comparison.
Trade 10 minutes of scrolling for 10 minutes of listening to a worship song or a Christian podcast.
Before bed, instead of replaying the day’s mistakes, write down one way you saw God at work and one thing you’re grateful for.
Little by little, these small choices create big changes. They’re like planting seeds in your life—over time, you’ll start to see growth you didn’t even realize was happening.
Living in the Light (2 min)Living in the light means letting God’s truth guide you instead of staying stuck in the shadows of doubt, fear, or negativity. It means choosing peace instead of panic. It means knowing you are made new, even if yesterday was a mess.
When you walk in the light, you don’t have to fake it or pretend to be perfect. You just let God’s presence shine through you—through your words, your kindness, your choices. And people notice. They may not always know exactly what’s different, but they’ll feel it.
Closing (0.5 min)So this week, I want to challenge you: pick one new habit that reminds you of God’s presence. Maybe it’s writing a verse on your mirror, maybe it’s swapping out one playlist for a Christian podcast, maybe it’s journaling before bed. Whatever it is, let it be a reminder that you’re not who you used to be. You are new, you are loved, and you are meant to live in the light.
Thanks for hanging out with me today on the Faithful Chicks Podcast. Don’t forget—you are a new creation, and every day is a chance to live out that fresh start.
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