For the past month or so I’ve been reading “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren. This book has taught me so much about me and my spiritual walk; I have to share my notes. Some of you may have already read it. I mean, it has sold over 15 million copies. For those of you who haven’t, here’s a sneak peek at what you’re missing.
-The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.
-Knowing your purpose simplifies your life.
-Stop trying to do it all. Do only that which matters most.
-Life on earth offers many choices; eternity offers two: heaven or hell.
-God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, etc.
-A very important test is how you act when you can’t feel God’s presence in your life.
-God uses finances to teach us to trust him.
-Are you preventing God from doing more in your life based on the way you handle your money?
-Life on earth is temporary, so don’t get too attached.
-Ask God to help you see life on earth as he sees it.
-When you flirt with the temptations of this world, that’s spiritual adultery.
-Faithfulness to God does not guarantee success in a career.
-Worship is more than praising, singing and prayers to God; it’s a lifestyle.
-When you use your life for God’s glory, everything you do can become an act of worship.
-Delayed obedience is really disobedience.
-God knows you are incapable of being perfect or sinless.
-Is pleasing God your deepest desire?
-Fear, pride and confusion keeps us from totally submitting to God.
-Most of our stress in life is caused by our own desire to have complete control.
-It is when we try to be God, we end up more like satan.
-Rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda and control the situation.
-Kristia (use your own name), you don’t have to always be in charge.
-Instead of trying harder, trust God more.
-Prayer lets you speak to God. Meditation lets God speak to you.
-Bitterness is one of the greatest barriers to a friendship with God.
-God always acts in your best interest; even when it’s painful and you don’t understand it.
-God treasures simple acts of obedience more than our prayers, praise or offerings.
-The biggest distraction in worship is you.
-You are as close to God as you choose to be. (I’ll stop here)
We all have a purpose in life. Mine is to do what I do best; bless, encourage and motivate others. Prayerfully, I’ve achieved that with this article. If my notes blessed you, then I encourage you to buy and/or share the book and help motivate those you know and love to discover/pursue their purpose in life.
I started with you. It’s just that simple.