The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?
by Warren Rick
Table of Contents
Introduction
- What on Earth Am I Here For?
Purpose 1: You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure (Worship)
- It All Starts with God
- You Are Not an Accident
- What Drives Your Life?
- Made to Last Forever
- Seeing Life from God’s View
- Life Is a Temporary Assignment
- The Reason for Everything
Purpose 2: You Were Formed for God’s Family (Fellowship)
- Planned for God’s Pleasure
- What Makes God Smile?
- The Heart of Worship
- Becoming Best Friends with God
- Developing Your Friendship with God
- Worship That Pleases God
- When God Seems Distant
Purpose 3: You Were Created to Become Like Christ (Discipleship)
- Formed for God’s Family
- What Matters Most
- A Place to Belong
- Experiencing Life Together
- Cultivating Community
- Restoring Broken Fellowship
- Protecting Your Church
Purpose 4: You Were Shaped for Serving God (Ministry)
- Created to Become Like Christ
- How We Grow
- Transformed by Truth
- Transformed by Trouble
- Growing Through Temptation
- Defeating Temptation
- It Takes Time
Purpose 5: You Were Made for a Mission (Evangelism)
- Accepting Your Assignment
- Shaped for Serving God
- Understanding Your Shape
- Using What God Gave You
- How Real Servants Act
- Thinking Like a Servant
- God’s Power in Your Weakness
Living with Purpose
- Made for a Mission
- Sharing Your Life Message
- Becoming a World-Class Christian
- Balancing Your Life
- Living with Purpose
Summary of the book
The Purpose Driven Life is a spiritual growth book that guides readers on a 40-day journey to discovering God’s purpose for their lives. Rick Warren, pastor and founder of Saddleback Church, presents a deeply biblical perspective on why we exist and what truly matters in life.
Core Message:
“It’s not about you.”
The book starts with a foundational truth: life’s purpose begins with God, not self. True fulfillment is found not in personal ambition or success, but in living for something greater — God’s eternal plan.
The Five God-Given Purposes
Rick Warren explains that every human being is created to fulfill five purposes. These are grounded in Scripture and apply universally:
- You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure (Worship)
Your first purpose is to love God. Worship is not just church music — it’s living in a way that pleases God every day. - You Were Formed for God’s Family (Fellowship)
You were created to be part of God’s family — the Church. Building strong, loving relationships with fellow believers is essential. - You Were Created to Become Like Christ (Discipleship)
Life is a process of spiritual growth. God’s plan is to transform your character to reflect Jesus. - You Were Shaped for Serving God (Ministry)
You have unique talents, gifts, and experiences designed to serve others and glorify God. - You Were Made for a Mission (Evangelism)
You are called to share the Good News and help bring others into God’s family.
40 Days of Reflection
Each chapter (one per day) ends with:
- A point to ponder
- A verse to remember
- A question to consider
This makes the journey both devotional and actionable.
Impact
With over 50 million copies sold, this book has become one of the most influential spiritual works of the 21st century. Churches, small groups, and individuals have used it as a blueprint for intentional Christian living.
Final Takeaway
The book teaches that discovering your purpose leads to:
- Meaningful direction
- Deeper faith
- Better relationships
- Peace about life and death
It’s not just a book — it’s a spiritual roadmap for a purpose-filled life.
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The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
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