Purpose Driven Life

Purpose Driven Life is designed to help you fulfill your God-given purpose. The book was written by Rick Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, one of America's largest. In this best-selling book, Rick Warren shows you how to obtain purpose in a unique way. Often, self-help books suggest that you can discover purpose in life by looking within yourself. Not so in Purpose Driven Life! Warren's thesis is that you must begin with God, who created you for a purpose. It is only when you understand that you were made by God and for God that you can unlock your purpose on this earth.

Purpose Driven Life is divided into 40 days of reading in six easy-to-read sections. In the first section, Warren answers the fundamental question every human has, "What on earth am I here for?" He does this by talking about our origin with God and the fact that our life is not an accident. Warren writes that although life is temporary, we can have an eternal impact as we discover our true purpose. In the second section, Rick Warren unveils the first purpose of humans: we were planned for God's pleasure. In this section, he writes about discovering true worship and friendship with God.

In the third section, the second purpose of human life is unveiled: we were formed for God's family. Warren expounds that we are to experience life together in the church. In the next section, Warren unveils the third purpose of human life: we were created to become like Christ. We are transformed by trouble and truth as we grow through temptation. In section five, purpose four is revealed: we were shaped for serving God. If we accept this assignment, we will think like servants and discover God's equipping power to assist us in fulfilling the Purpose Driven Life of service. In the final section, the fifth purpose is covered: we were made for a mission. Warren writes about living a missionary life every day.

In summary, Purpose Driven Life is a must read! It is an easy read, but contains powerful advice. It is great for small discussion study groups. In addition, it provides excellent sermon material. If you still want more information, there are many reviews online. To assist you in reading this book, you can purchase a Purpose Drive Life Study Guide.