Rick Warren's Book The Purpose Driven Life

My entire life has been one big question:

Why Am I Here?

I am not smart.  I graduated high school and decided that drinking was way better than college.  I married the first man that wanted me.  Got divorced.  Drank some more, ended up homeless.  Finally got back on my feet and still I was asking myself that one question.  Why Am I Here?

I did everything I thought I was suppose to do.  I went to church.  I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior.  I was baptized.  I tithed.  I was nice to people.  I read the Bible.  I told people my testimony  and still the question remained:  Why Am I Here?:

I then discovered, Rick Warren's Book:

The Purpose Driven Life/ What On Earth Am I Here For?

It is like a 40 Day Devotional.  I have just started reading it.  I am on Day 10.  It is all based on scripture,

Points To Ponder
Verse To Remember
Question To Consider
Message to hear (at a website)

There is also another book:  Daily Inspiration for The Purpose Driven Life... It has scriptures for each day that you can refer to throughout the day.  It is small and could be carried anywhere.

These two books are making me think.

I am not a Mistake.
I am here for a reason.

I read Day 10 this morning.  I felt that God was talking to me.

Surrendering to God.

That is something I haven't done.  Sure I believe, but to say "I surrender to you Lord."  There is a song that I have heard in church and sang it many times, but did I really mean it?  I just sang it and then went on with my life.

As I read Day 10.  I realized that I am struck where I am at, because I want the blessings of God but I am not willing to do what I know God wants me to do.  I have not even been blogging regularly here.  I know that is what God wants me to do.  Am I doing it regularly?  Nope.  Why?  Lazy, would rather watch tv or read a book.

Day 10 told me what I needed to do, to get lined up with God.  Now it is up to me to do it. 

These Scriptures stood out to me, to get me started.  If you are interested in this book, I urge to get it.  I like the print version because I can highlight and write in the book, because I know that I am going to go back and refer to it in the future.  Reading this book will not be a one time deal.  It will keep me focus on my walk with God.  Buy The Book

Paul said in Philippians 4:13

I am ready for anything and equal to anything through him who infuses inner strength into me that is, I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency.

Paul said.  in 1st Corinthians 15:31

I die daily.

Jesus said in Luke 9:23

If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want.  They must be willing to give up their lives daily to follow me.

A guy named Bill bright was blessed by God.  When asked why?  He said that he made a contract with God and wrote it out and signed it.

From this day forward, I am a slave of Jesus Christ.

Signed it.

Short and to the point.

I am going to do the same thing today.  I am going to print it out, sign it and laminate it.  I will then have it in my sight on carry it with me, so I can walk with God and fulfill my purpose for God before I die.

I am not getting paid to talk about this book.  This book is making me think, focus and come to realize that I am here for a reason and so are you.  Buy This Book Now