The Purpose Driven Life Journal: What on Earth Am I Here For?

The perfect companion to The Purpose Driven Life, this guided journal features Scriptures and quotes by Rick Warren, plus space to record reflections, prayers, and goals while seeking God's plans for your life.The Purpose Driven Life is the book that's guided over 34 million people to deepen their spiritual journey by finding the answers to three of life's most important questions: The Question of Existence: Why am I alive? The Question of Significance: Does my life matter? The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for?The best way to reinforce your progress in fulfilling God's purposes for your life is to keep a spiritual journal. This is not a diary of events, but a record of the life lessons you don't want to forget--a way to reflect, discuss what you read each day, and then journal your thoughts as The Purpose Driven Life helps you: Explain the meaning of your life. Simplify your life. Focus your life. Increase your motivation. Prepare for eternity.Also available: The Purpose Driven Life video study and study guide, devotional, book for kids, book for churches, Spanish edition, Large Print edition, and more.About the AuthorA Time magazine cover article named Rick Warren the most influential spiritual leader in America and one of the 100 most influential people in the world.Tens of millions of copies of Pastor Rick’s books have been published in 200 languages. His best-known books, The Purpose Driven Life and The Purpose Driven Church, were named three times in national surveys of pastors (by Gallup, Barna, and Lifeway) as the two most helpful books in print.Rick and his wife, Kay, founded Saddleback Church, the Purpose Driven Network, the PEACE Plan, and Hope for Mental Health. He is the cofounder of Celebrate Recovery with John Baker.Pastor Rick has spoken in 165 nations. He has spoken at the United Nations, US Congress, numerous parliaments, the World Economic Forum, TED, Aspen Institute, and lectured at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and other universities.Rick is executive director of Finishing the Task, a global movement of denominations, organizations, churches, and individuals working together on the Great Commission goals of ensuring that everyone everywhere has access to a Bible, a believer, and a local body of Christ.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.The Purpose Driven Life JournalBy Rick Warren ZONDERVANCopyright © 2013 Rick WarrenAll right reserved.ISBN: 978-0-310-33723-2Chapter OneA Journey with PurposeBefore you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you have chosen to read The Purpose Driven Life. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live-here on earth, and forever in eternity.* * *As I wrote Purpose Driven Life, I prayed you would experience the incredible joy that comes from knowing God's purposes for your life. I admire you for your interest in this book. It shows you want to know your purpose, and God loves that. You'll learn the big picture-how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together. This perspective on life will reduce your stress, increase your satisfaction, help you make better decisions, and most importantly, prepare you for eternity.I invite you to join me in a life-defining 40-day spiritual journey that answers life's most important question: What on earth am I here for? The best way to reinforce your progress in fulfilling God's purposes for your life is to keep a spiritual journal. This is not a diary of events, but a record of the life lessons you don't want to forget. We remember what we record. Writing helps clarify what God is doing in your life.If you're serious about fulfilling your life's purpose you can't be in a hurry. God isn't. So slow down and take the time to reflect, discuss what you read each day, and then journal. Allow the Scripture to speak to you.Your life is a journey and a journey deserves a journal. You owe it to future generations to preserve