The Purpose-Driven Life
Ratings43
Average rating3.3
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Ratings43
Average rating3.3
Another Landmark Book by Rick Warren. You are not an accident. Even before the universe was created, God had you in mind, and he planned you for his purposes. These purposes will extend far beyond the few years you will spend on earth. You were made to last forever! Self-help books often suggest that you try to discover the meaning and purpose of your life by looking within yourself, but Rick Warren says that is the wrong place to start. You must begin with God, your Creator, and his reasons for creating you. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. This book will help you understand why you are alive and God's amazing plan for you---both here and now, and for eternity. Rick Warren will guide you through a personal 40-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life's most important question: What on earth am I here for? Knowing God's purpose for creating you will reduce your stress, focus your energy, simplify your decisions, give meaning to your life, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. The Purpose Driven Life is a blueprint for Christian living in the 21st century---a lifestyle based on God's eternal purposes, not cultural values. Using over 1,200 scriptural quotes and references, it challenges the conventional definitions of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism. In the tradition of Oswald Chambers, Rick Warren offers distilled wisdom on the essence of what life is all about. This is a book of hope and challenge that you will read and re-read, and it will be a classic treasured by generations to come.
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This book may not have been the most stimulating or challenging read, but I enjoyed how Warren broke down living a “purpose-driven life” with plenty of scriptural references as well as practical applications. Sometimes, I think we can all too easily forget about the fundamentals, the basics. Warren presents some great topics and one-liners I highlighted and refer back to.
It took me a while to finish this book - 3 years I think? I started this book after a really tough breakup and am finishing it in a completely different place in my life. Still found Warren's words to be comforting and reading this book has led to some good quiet time spent journaling.
I think I'll come back to this book in the future to read again!
This book was so wonderful. I recommend this book for all Christians no matter how long you have been one. This book has taught me a lot and reminded me of things I have forgotten. Although this book isn't perfect I still agreed with a lot of the authors points. If you can I suggest you pick this book up.
