These
are fairly easy questions to take, incredibly difficult things for some
to answer.
Why are we here? What is our purpose in our lives? How do we
accomplish that purpose?
I believe, for example, that I am here to help others.
The
purpose of my life is to do for others what they can't do for themselves. I
accomplish this, in part, by telling what has happened in my life and how God
has helped me through it. All that I am for all that He is, that's purpose.
The most basic question everyone faces in life is Why am
I here? What is my purpose? Self-help books suggest that people should look
within, at their own desires and dreams, but Rick Warren says the starting
place must be with God and his eternal purposes for each life. Real meaning and
significance comes from understanding and fulfilling God's purposes for putting
us on earth.
The Purpose-Driven Life takes the
groundbreaking message of the award-winning Purpose-Driven Church and goes
deeper, applying it to the lifestyle of individual Christians.
This book helps readers understand
God's incredible plan for their lives. Warren enables them to see the big
picture of what life is all about and begin to live the life God created them
to live.
The Purpose-Driven Life is a
manifesto for Christian living in the 21st century...a lifestyle based on
eternal purposes, not cultural values. Using biblical stories and letting the
Bible speak for itself, Warren clearly explains God's five purposes for each of
us:
We were planned for
God's pleasure
so your first purpose
is to offer real worship.
We were formed for
God's family
so your second purpose
is to enjoy real fellowship.
We were created to
become like Christ,
so your third purpose
is to learn real discipleship.
We were shaped for
serving God
so your fourth purpose
is to practice real ministry.
We were made for a
mission
so your fifth purpose
is to live out real evangelism.
This is purpose. This is design. This is life.
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