Book Sharing (click here)- The Purpose Driven Life - What on Earth Am I here For. 

By Rick Warren.

Part 1: What on Earth Am I Here For? (Days 1–7) 

Day 1: It All Starts with God  < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If life is "not about you," how does shifting your focus from self-fulfillment to God’s purpose change your view of your daily schedule?

• How can viewing God as your source, rather than a tool for your own "self-actualization," change your daily priorities?

• In what ways do you see your existence as a deliberate choice by God for His specific use?

Day 2: You Are Not an Accident < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Since God custom-made your body and personality, how might your specific "mix" be intended to serve others?

• If God planned the exact time and place of your life, what does that suggest about the people currently in your path?

• How does knowing you are the focus of God’s love motivate you to express that love to someone who feels like an "accident"?

Day 3: What Drives Your Life? < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Of the common "drivers" (guilt, fear, approval), which one most often distracts you from serving God’s purposes?

• How can a clear sense of purpose simplify your lifestyle so you have more time for ministry?

• God will one day ask, "What did you do with what I gave you?" How would you answer Him today regarding your service?

Day 4: Made to Last Forever < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If this life is a "dress rehearsal," how should that change how much energy you invest in temporary earthly rewards versus eternal service?

• Since relationships and character are what last for eternity, how can you reorder your day to prioritize them?

• How does a "vision of eternity" help you endure the difficulties of serving others?

Day 5: Seeing Life from God’s View < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If life is a test, how might a "difficult person" at church be a growth opportunity for your character?

• Seeing life as a trust, how well are you managing the specific resources (time, money, talent) God loaned you for His work?

• How does the realization that you "own nothing" on earth free you to be more generous in serving others?

Day 6: Life Is a Temporary Assignment < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Since your citizenship is in heaven, how can you act more like an "ambassador" for Christ in your current workplace or neighborhood?

• How does getting too "cozy" in the world’s values hinder your effectiveness in God’s mission?

• If your time on earth is a brief visit, what is the one legacy of service you want to leave behind?

Day 7: The Reason for Everything < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to God; what "bird-like" or "ant-like" serving actions were you uniquely made for?

• How does serving others with your gifts specifically demonstrate God’s generosity and glory?

• Jesus stood at a fork in the road between comfort and purpose; where are you facing that same choice in your lifestyle today?

Part 2: Purpose #1: You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure (Days 8–14)

Day 8: Planned for God’s Pleasure < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If worship is a lifestyle, how can a "menial" task like cleaning or administrative work become an act of love for God?

• How can you transform your daily routine into a continual conversation with Jesus?

• If God’s heart is touched by passion rather than ritual, what is the most passionate act of service you can offer Him this week?

Day 9: What Makes God Smile? < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Noah trusted God when it didn't make sense; what "ship-building" service is God asking of you that requires total faith?

• Why is "instant obedience" in ministry more pleasing to God than a lifetime of Bible discussions without action?

• God smiles when you use the unique abilities He gave you; are you currently hiding your talents or using them for His pleasure?

Day 10: The Heart of Worship < Click here

Reflection Questions

• How can yielding your "steering wheel" to Christ actually lead to greater freedom in service?

• What is the "5%" of your life you are still holding back from God’s use?

• If surrender is best demonstrated in obedience, what specific command from God have you been saying "no" to lately?

Day 11: Becoming Best Friends with God < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Since God desires "constant conversation," how can you include Him in your decision-making processes at work or in ministry?

• How can practicing "breath prayers" throughout the day keep you focused on God’s presence while you serve others?

• If God shares His secrets with those who meditate on His Word, what "life secrets" have you missed by rushing through your day?

Day 12: Developing Your Friendship with God < Click here

Reflection Questions

• How can being "brutally honest" with God regarding your feelings actually deepen your commitment to His work?

• How does choosing to "value what God values" change the way you look at a marginalized person in your community?

• You are as close to God as you choose to be; what practical choice will you make today to move closer to Him?

Day 13: Worship That Pleases God < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If God intentionally made us all different, how can your unique personality shine through in your ministry?

• Why does "thoughtless" worship (using clichés) fail to honor God, and how can you bring fresh energy to your service?

• Real worship "costs" us our self-centeredness; what is the specific cost or sacrifice you are making to serve in your church?

Day 14: When God Seems Distant < Click here

Reflection Questions

• When you cannot "feel" God, will you still trust Him enough to continue your serving commitments?

• How does focusing on God’s unchanging nature help you stay faithful when circumstances in your ministry fall apart?

• If Jesus died to save you, why is that "enough" of a reason to serve Him for the rest of your life, even without other blessings?

Part 3: Purpose #2: You Were Formed for God’s Family (Days 15–21)

Day 15: Formed for God’s Family < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Your spiritual family lasts longer than your physical one; how should this reality change the way you invest in church relationships?

• Since baptism identifies you with God’s family, are you willing to be publicly "counted" as a servant in His household?

• How does being a "member" of God’s family differ from being a "member" of a social club in terms of responsibility?

Day 16: What Matters Most < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If "life is all about love," why is learning to love difficult, imperfect people the best training for heaven?

• Since the best expression of love is "time," who in your church family is currently getting the "short end of the stick" from you?

• We will be evaluated on our love in eternity; if God audited your calendar today, how much "love-time" would He find?

Day 17: A Place to Belong < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Why is a Christian without a church home compared to an "organ without a body"? What happens to that organ?

• How does committing to a local fellowship help you develop the "spiritual muscle" needed for unselfish service?

• If Satan loves "detached" believers, how does your local church serve as a "spiritual protection" for you?

Day 18: Experiencing Life Together < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Why is it impossible to experience genuine community in a large crowd alone without a small group?

• How does being "authentic" about your weaknesses in a group setting actually help you grow closer to others?

• "Mutuality" is the art of giving and receiving; are you better at serving others or allowing others to serve you?

Day 19: Cultivating Community < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Cultivating community takes honesty; is there a "truth in love" you have been afraid to speak to a fellow believer?

• Why is humility described as the "oil" that soothes relationships in a ministry team?

• Since relationships take time, what "habit of meeting together" do you need to strengthen this month?

Day 20: Restoring Broken Fellowship < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Why does Jesus command that restoring a relationship take priority over group worship?

• In a conflict, why is it your responsibility to "make the first move" even if you were the one offended?

• How does focusing on "reconciliation" (the relationship) rather than "resolution" (the problem) preserve the unity of the church?

Day 21: Protecting Your Church < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If the church is the "bride of Christ," how does criticizing her affect your relationship with the "Groom"?

• How can you lovingly confront "gossip" in your circles to protect the unity of your fellowship?

• What are you personally doing to make your church family more warm and loving for new believers?

Part 4: Purpose #3: You Were Created to Become Like Christ (Days 22–28)

Day 22: Created to Become Like Christ < Click here

Reflection Questions

• God is more interested in your character than your career; how does this perspective change your daily goals?

• Since Christlikeness is produced by "inhabitation" (Christ living in you), how can you cooperate with the Holy Spirit today?

• Why is spiritual maturity a "long, slow process" rather than an instant miracle?

Day 23: How We Grow < Click here

Reflection Questions

• We become whatever we are committed to; what do your current time-commitments say about who you will be in 20 years?

• How does "changing your autopilot" (thinking God's way) prevent the stress of trying to serve through sheer willpower?

• If thinking of others is the "heart of Christlikeness," what is one unselfish act you can do today?

Day 24: Transformed by Truth < Click here

Reflection Questions

• What practical "reading plan" can you commit to so you stay in range of God’s voice?

• Why is it important to be a "doer of the word" rather than just a "hearer" in the context of ministry?

• What has God already told you to do in His Word that you have been procrastinating on?

Day 25: Transformed by Trouble < Click here

Reflection Questions

• How can a "momentary trouble" achieve for you an "eternal glory" that far outweighs the pain?

• If everything that happens to you is "Father-filtered," how does that change your attitude toward a recent setback?

• When you are in trouble, do you pray more "Comfort me" prayers or "Conform me" prayers?

Day 26: Growing through Temptation < Click here

Reflection Questions

• What Christlike quality can you develop by saying "no" to your most common struggle?

• Since temptation starts in the mind, how can you "refocus your attention" before a thought turns into disobedience?

• Why does God use "the exact opposite" situation to develop the fruit of the Spirit (e.g., using difficult people to teach love)?

Day 27: Defeating Temptation < Click here

Reflection Questions

• "Ignoring a temptation is more effective than fighting it"; how can you proactively change the "channel" of your mind today?

• Why is it dangerous to try to "handle it on your own" when facing a persistent bad habit?

• Are you "only as sick as your secrets"? Who is the godly friend you can reveal your struggle to for healing?

Day 28: It Takes Time < Click here

Reflection Questions

• If there are "no shortcuts to maturity," how can you be more patient with your own spiritual progress and that of others?

• Why does God prefer to work in "incremental steps" rather than instant transformations in our lives?

• What is one lesson you’ve had to "relearn" forty times, and how does recording it in a journal help you keep it?

Part 5: Purpose #4: You Were Shaped for Serving God (Days 29–35)

Day 29: Accepting Your Assignment < Click here

Reflection Questions

• You were "saved for service"; how does this shift your view from "What can the church do for me?" to "What can I do for the church?"

• Every Christian is a "minister"; if someone asked what your ministry is, what would you tell them?

• If you are not currently serving, what "hollow excuse" have you been giving God?

Day 30: Shaped for Serving God < Click here

Reflection Questions

• You are God’s "handcrafted work of art"; how does comparing your "shape" to someone else’s insult the Artist?

• What are the specific "spiritual gifts" or "heart passions" you feel God has given you for His use?

• Why is an "unopened gift" worthless in the context of the Body of Christ?

Day 31: Understanding Your Shape < Click here

Reflection Questions

• "What I’m able to do, God wants me to do"; what natural talent do you have that could be used for the church?

• How does your personality (introvert versus extrovert) affect the way you should serve in the church?

• God never wastes a hurt; how can your "painful experiences" become your most effective ministry to others?

Day 32: Using What God Gave You < Click here

Reflection Questions

• To discover your shape, you must "experiment"; what is one new ministry you are willing to try for a month?

• How does recognizing your "limitations" and "boundaries" actually reduce the stress in your life?

• If you don't "exercise your muscles," they atrophy; what "serving skill" do you need to sharpen through training right now?

Day 33: How Real Servants Act < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Real servants are "available"; does God have the right to interrupt your schedule for a ministry need?

• Why is a "small task" (like picking up trash) often a better test of a servant’s heart than a "great task"?

• Since faithful servants "never retire," how do you see yourself serving God in your later years?

Day 34: Thinking Like a Servant < Click here

Reflection Questions

• "Service starts in your mind"; how can you shift from "me-first" thinking to "others-first" thinking today?

• Why is it "impossible" to serve both God and money? Which one currently has more of your attention?

• How does having a "secure identity in Christ" free you to take on jobs that others consider "beneath" them?

Day 35: God’s Power in Your Weakness < Click here

Reflection Questions

• God loves to use "weak people"; what is the "thorn" or limitation in your life that you’ve been resenting?

• Why is "credibility" in leadership built on honesty about flaws rather than a pretense of perfection?

• Are you willing to "walk with a limp" (lean on God) if it means He can use you more greatly?

Part 6: Purpose #5: You Were Made for a Mission (Days 36–40)

Day 36: Made for a Mission < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Your "mission" is service to unbelievers; who is one person in your life that needs to be introduced to God?

• Why is the Great Commission "mandatory" rather than a "Great Suggestion" for every believer?

• If you knew the cure for a disease, you would share it; how can you overcome the "criminal" silence of keeping the Good News secret?

Day 37: Sharing Your Life Message < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Your "testimony" is unique; why is your personal story often more effective than a sermon for an unbeliever?

• What are the four parts of your Life Message (testimony, lessons, passions, Good News) that you can offer the world?

• As long as you know one person who is not in God’s family, why must your mission continue?

Day 38: Becoming a World-Class Christian < Click here

Reflection Questions

• What is the difference between a "worldly" Christian and a "world-class" Christian in terms of prayer focus?

• How can you start "thinking globally" by praying for specific nations or missionaries this week?

• Since you "can’t take it with you," how can you invest your money in people who are going to heaven?

Day 39: Balancing Your Life < Click here

Reflection Questions

• Which of the four activities (small group, spiritual check-ups, journaling, or passing it on) do you need to start to stay on track?

• How does being part of a small group help you stay "balanced" in the five purposes?

• Why is it your responsibility to "pass on" what you have learned about the purpose of life to others?

Day 40: Living with Purpose < Click here

Reflection Questions

• What will be the "center" of your life? If it is not God, what "unstable" thing is currently there?

• "David served God’s purpose in his generation"; what do you want people to say about your service when you die?

• When will you take the time to put your "Life Purpose Statement" on paper?