The Search for Significance
Robert McGee's best-selling book has helped millions of readers learn how to be free to enjoy Christ's love while no longer basing their self-worth on their accomplishments or the opinions of others. In fact, Billy Graham said that it was a book that "should be read by every Christian." In this timeless classic you will: Gain new skills for getting off the performance treadmill Discover how four false beliefs have negatively impacted your life Learn how to overcome obstacles that prevent you from experiencing the truth that your self-worth is found only in the love, acceptance, and forgiveness of Christ
Robert McGee's best-selling book has helped millions of readers learn how to be free to enjoy Christ's love while no longer basing their self-worth on their accomplishments or the opinions of others. In fact, Billy Graham said that it was a book that "should be read by every Christian."
In this timeless classic you will:
Gain new skills for getting off the performance treadmill
Discover how four false beliefs have negatively impacted your life
Learn how to overcome obstacles that prevent you from experiencing the truth that your self-worth is found only in the love, acceptance, and forgiveness of Christ
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Chapter One<br />
Our <strong>Search</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Significance</strong><br />
Relatively few of us experience the blend of<br />
contentment and godly intensity that God intends<br />
<strong>for</strong> each person. From life's outset, we find<br />
ourselves on the prowl, searching to satisfy some<br />
inner, unexplained yearning. Our hunger to be<br />
loved causes us to seek out friends. Our desire <strong>for</strong><br />
acceptance pressures us to per<strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> the praise<br />
of others. We strive <strong>for</strong> success, driving our minds<br />
and bodies harder and farther, hoping that<br />
because of our sweat and sacrifice, others will appreciate<br />
us more.<br />
But the man or woman who lives only <strong>for</strong> the<br />
love and attention of others is never satisfied — at<br />
least not <strong>for</strong> long. Despite all our ef<strong>for</strong>ts, we can<br />
never find lasting, fulfilling peace because we<br />
have to continually prove our worth to others. Our<br />
need to be loved and accepted is merely a symptom<br />
of a deeper need — the need that governs our<br />
behavior and is the primary source of our
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