Bitov chose to then dedicate his life to God.

Walking out of the metro station and into the daylight, he felt inspired by these words.

He was on the metro when the phrase “without God, life makes no sense” popped into his head.Īll of a sudden everything became clear. So whenever you’re feeling like your life doesn’t matter, simply remember this to feel better! This is just what Russian author Andrei Bitov did when struggling with despair at the meaningless of life.īitov couldn’t possibly see any purpose for his existence, but then something amazing happened. And according to the author, God combined all this uniqueness inside of you to serve him in specific ways that nobody else can. That’s right, all of your experiences, talents, relationships, and everything else that you are, exists for a reason. Which also means that each aspect of your life has a purpose.

Your life wasn’t an accident, but an intentional action by God. To understand this, you first need to know that God didn’t have to create you. But the overall reason for your existence, according to Christianity, is that God created you to serve Him. We know that Warren teaches that God has five purposes for your life. If you want to save this summary for later, download the free PDF and read it whenever you want.ĭownload PDF Lesson 1: If you let God into your life then you will find your purpose. Ready to discover the true meaning of life? Let’s go!

To live a good life like Jesus did, follow The Holy Spirit and maintain your personal determination.

Building up others faith is just one way to live intentionally, but watch out for envy.

You can discover the purpose of your life by letting God in.

Let’s see how much we can discover in just 3 lessons: These purposes of life are the topic of his book The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? You’ll discover what it means to be Christian, why your purpose comes from a belief in God, and how to live it for a life of fulfillment and joy. Well, Warren has compiled five purposes based on his study and ministry. So what’s the answer?Īccording to Pastor Rick Warren, the solution to this age-old question is that we’re put here to serve God and take care of one another as part of His family. I’ve thought about it before and I’m almost certain it’s crossed your mind too. Have you ever looked up at the stars, or around at the beauty of our planet, and wondered why you’re here? Do you ever think to yourself “what’s the purpose of life?”Īlthough we have jokes about the answer to this question, it’s a valid one. Listen to the audio of this summary with a free reading.fm account*:

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