This book is written by Rick Warren for the readers to understand what on earth are they here for. For them to understand
that each and everyone of us has a
purpose. The book has 40 chapters, Rick called it your 40 day spiritual journey. You need to read 1 chapter a day and at the end of your journey you will know God's purpose for your life and understand the big picture.
The 40 days journey is subdivided in to 6 different Topics. Let me give you a summary of what will be your everyday journey is about..
What on Earth Am I Here For? Day 1
- Weare
created by God, for God
Day 2 - We are not an accident in this world
Day 3 - We are here on earth not to be remembered but to prepare for eternity
Day 4 - We should prepare for eternity and not for earthly things
Day 5 - Life is a test
Day 6 - Life is a temporary assignment. Earth is not our home
Day 7 - We are living for God's glory
Purpose #1 You Were Planned for God's Pleasure Day 8 - Worship is not just music. It is doing things that brings pleasure to God.
Day 9 - We should please God in all we do
Day 10 -Surrender your Life to God
Day 11 - Think about God in everything you do
Day 12 - Draw yourself to God. Obedience is better than sacrifice.
Day 13 - Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This is your spiritual act of worship.
Day 14 - God's presence comes in two different things. First it is a fact, second is a feeling.
Purpose #2 You Were Formed for God's Family Day 15 - We belong to God's Family
Day 16 - Love other is the second greatest commandment. You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving.
Day 17 - We need to have fellowship with one another
Day 18 - We need one another to strengthen us
Day 19 - Build a good community
Day 20 - Value relationship. We should be a peacemaker.
Day 21 - We should be responsible for the unity in the church
Purpose #3 You Were Created to Become like Christ Day 22 - We are created to become like Christ
Day 23 - Changes starts in your mind. The way you think determines how you feel, the way you feel influences the way you act.
Day 24 - Don't just read the bible. We must apply what we have learned. Bible is there not to increase our knowledge but to change our lives.
Day 25 - Problems builds our character.
Day 26 - Temptations helps us in developing the fruits of the holy spirit.
Day 27 - It is easier to get away from temptation that to get out of it.
Day 28 - Maturity takes time. Be patient and let God work in our lives.
Purpose #4 You Were Shaped for Serving God Day 29 - We are blessed to bless others
Day 30 - We are uniquely created by God for a purpose.
Day 31 - Use your God's given ability for God's glory
Day 32 - Do not compare yourself to others. You will always find someone who is better than you which will discourage you or someone who's not that good which will give you too much pride.
Day 33 - You can serve God by serving others
Day 34 - Good looks at "why do it" and not what you did
Day 35 - Let God use your weakness
Purpose #5 You Were Made for a Mission Day 36 - Our mission is to save one more soul for Jesus
Day 37 - Your personal experience with God is your best testimony
Day 38 - Don't be self centered. Our greatest commission is to share the good news.
Day 39 - We should balance the 5 purpose in life that we have
Day 40 - Make statement or purpose statement that summarizes God's purpose in your life and review it regularly.