Perfecting Your Purpose 40 Days to a More Meaningful Life

by Ireland, David D.

• ISBN13: 9780446578240
• ISBN10: 044657824X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-05-18
• Publisher: FaithWords

Summary

With a wealth of biblical '40 day' examples, Dr. Ireland develops a practical and accessible plan that answers the long contemplated question, 'How do I perfect the purpose for which God created me?' What a difference 40 days can make. In fact, the Bible is filled with examples of monumental events that effected great change in just 40 days: The great flood survived by Noah and his family in the ark is just one example. Now, Pastor David Ireland offers 'God's 40-day plan' to help readers create purposeful lives filled with meaning and direction. Dr. Ireland teaches readers to establish and adhere to aroutine for 40 days-thereby creating habits that will last a lifetime. Using illustrations from the Bible, along with specific examples of ordinary people who have successfully followed this method, Dr. Ireland shows readers how easy it can be to start over, discover their personal purpose, and start living according to God's plan-all in just 40 days.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Search for a More Meaningful Life	xi
My Commitment	xvii
Step #1: Search for Purpose
Day 1 Understand the Power of 40 Days	3	(8)
Day 2 Establish Conviction: The Fuel of Purpose	11	(6)
Day 3 Solidify an Unforgettable Experience	17	(6)
Day 4 Discover the Search Engine for Purpose	23	(8)
Step #2: Know Where You Are Going
Day 5 Explore Where You Would Like to Go	31	(6)
Day 6 Have a Mountaintop Experience	37	(7)
Day 7 Keep Your Ideas Quiet for Now	44	(6)
Day 8 Sample the Fruit	50	(7)
Step #3: Follow the Right Voice
Day 9 Determine Who Is in Charge	57	(8)
Day 10 Listen to God	65	(6)
Day 11 Allow God's Love to Rescue You	71	(8)
Day 12 Come Out of the Rain!	79	(8)
Step #4: Have the Right Stuff
Day 13 Make the Transition	87	(7)
Day 14 Overcome Fleshly Appetites	94	(7)
Day 15 Overcome Worldly Appetites	101	(6)
Day 16 Determine How God Wants to Be Worshiped	107	(8)
Step #5: Live By a Code
Day 17 Live By a Moral Code	115	(8)
Day 18 Understand How to Treat God	123	(6)
Day 19 Understand How to Treat Yourself and Your Family	129	(5)
Day 20 Understand How to Treat Others	134	(9)
Step #6: Bury the Past
Day 21 Survive the Loss of a Significant Relationship	143	(8)
Day 22 Overcome Painful Memories	151	(6)
Day 23 Practice the Habit of Letting Go	157	(7)
Day 24 Learn to Live Again	164	(9)
Step #7: Win the War Against Discouragement
Day 25 Overcome Discouragement	173	(5)
Day 26 Accept God's Correction	178	(7)
Day 27 Impact the Next Generation	185	(6)
Day 28 Leave a Spiritual Legacy	191	(10)
Step #8: Overcome Fear
Day 29 Gain Strength from Past Experiences	201	(6)
Day 30 Make a Faith Confession	207	(6)
Day 31 Develop Your Own Style of Fighting	213	(5)
Day 32 Recognize that God Is Almighty	218	(9)
Step #9: Learn to Connect on a Deeper Level
Day 33 Pass the Test	227	(6)
Day 34 Welcome Supernatural Experiences	233	(5)
Day 35 Seek the Kingdom of God	238	(6)
Day 36 Enjoy Intimacy with God	244	(7)
Step #10: Shout from the Housetop
Day 37 Dig for Gold	251	(6)
Day 38 Care for Others with a Sense of Urgency	257	(6)
Day 39 Remove Sticking Points	263	(6)
Day 40 Finish Well	269	(8)
Notes	277