There is one question that everyone will probably ask over the course of their lifetime: What on Earth am I here for? While some may figure out their purpose in life, many often wonder if they are destined for bigger and better things.
While there are certainly no shortage of books that will tell us how to get what we want in life, almost all of them suffer from one major flaw. All of these books focus on getting what we desire from life and not what God desires from us.
Thankfully, Pastor Rick Warren has put together a 40 day devotional journal that will show us that not only do we have a purpose in this world, but that purpose is meant to glorify God.
The Purpose Driven Life is a former New York Times Bestselling book that has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. In this book, Warren shows us how to live a life of purpose that honors the God that gave us life in the first place.
I really liked the format of this book because it allowed me to focus on one aspect of my life per day. I could then move onto the next day and learn something new while build off previous lessons. For those looking for a quick fix to life’s problems, look elsewhere. To fully live a Godly life will require years of dedication and hard work, but this book will help set you on the right path.
I also liked how Warren mentioned that several important Biblical events occurred in 40 days, including Moses’ time on Mount Sinai and how 40 days of rain led Noah on a spiritual journey.
This great book starts out with a bang, as Day One’s verse is: “For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible..everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him.” Colossians 1:16
I absolutely loved Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren so much that I read it once per year just to be reminded of God’s purpose for my life. Trust me, this is one book you will want to have.
