What unimportant things have you allowed to get in the way? (For example, you didn’t take any time to talk to him during the week, or you questioned something he called you to do such as forgiving someone’s wrongdoing.) Reflect on the time you dedicate to your friendship with God.What is something unpleasant that you can commit to being more honest with God about? (For example, you’re angry that you didn’t get a promotion you wanted, or you feel that your chronic illness is unfair.).What is an everyday event that you could make into an act of worship by including God? (For example, you might discuss the upcoming day with him over your morning coffee, or unpack your day with him on your drive home after work.).God’s greatest desire is that you become close to him as you would a trusted friend-make sure you’re dedicating time to deepening that relationship. Purpose #1-Worship: Deepen Your Friendship With God I’ll stop feeling tense about unimportant things I ‘should’ do.”) How do you think living a purpose driven life will help you feel meaning? (For example, “Instead of needing to feel good at everything or please everyone, I can finally focus in one direction-pleasing God and doing what I’m made to do.What do you think is the main motivator driving your life? (For example, “I think that I’m driven by approval-seeking and pressure to be the best at work-I always feel that I should be doing more somehow, to stand out or get recognition.”).

What are some indicators that tell you that your life isn’t being driven by the right motivators? (For example, “I always feel tense, as if there’s something I should be doing, but I don’t know what it is.”).

If your life feels as if it lacks meaning or direction, it could be that you’re being driven by the wrong motivations. Introduction: Think About What’s Driving Your Life Here you’ll find exercises for each of the five purposes-as well as exercises to introduce and conclude your study. Keep reading for these practical exercises. These can be done individually or with a group.

We’ve put together several exercises to help you apply the principles in the book. Pastor Rick Warren wrote The Purpose Driven Life to help you find your purposes and learn how to fulfill them. Have you read The Purpose Driven Life? Have you successfully applied the concepts to your life? Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here.

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