Several years ago, I believe 2002, our Church family read a book together. For me, it was the first time I had read the book and I couldn’t sign up fast enough-I was (and remain) so hungry for God’s leading in my life! Reading this book changed my life forever! As a matter of fact, I have THAT exact copy on my desk to this day (and I have changed desks a few times-I just keep packing this book in a box and placing it on the next desk). The book was The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren; which was instrumental in helping me realize my life has a GOD ORDAINED PURPOSE!

Chazown, in my humble opinion, has taken me to the next level (beyond thinking/praying about my purpose) by providing TOOLS to IDENTIFY my purpose! My heart wants to provide you all the steps so you can travel this road with me; but listing the steps won’t be enough. You need to get your own copy! You need to write all over it like I have! You need to fill in YOUR circles! You need to EXPERIENCE this for yourself!

I will say this book confirmed my belief that God allowed grief in my life in order for me to help others. He alone brought me to a place of acceptance, JOY and willingness to share with others who suffer from the same grief. The author, Craig Groeschel, instructs us to examine three areas of our lives (he calls them circles): Core Values, Spiritual Gifts and Past Experiences. By reading these chapters, I was able to identify all three and understand where they intersect. Now, I’m working on my action plan, as the author states “with specific, achievable, written goals in the five fundamental life priorities identified.” I must admit, taking this journey requires courage; you must be willing to examine yourself HONESTLY and commit to change. It’s not easy, but I can promise the change in your life is well worth it.

The next step-ACTION! And beware – your predator is watching! The author states, “You will face obstacles, mountains, and hurdles. You’ll get distracted. You’ll be tempted to wander off the road. You will procrastinate, putting off God’s best for another day.” His final word of advice: ACCOUNTABLITY! Create an accountability plan and stick with it! And, if you want to start a group study – he even provides the guide!

This book will be a resource I turn to over and over again! I will pack it along side The Purpose Driven Life and take it with me every time my desk relocates!

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review