Dr. David Ireland shows people yearning to find fulfillment how to follow Gods 40-day plan to discover meaning and direction in their lives. The Bible reveals that Moses, Ezekiel, David, and other biblical heroes each experienced a 40-day Transforming Interval that completely changed their outlooks and actions. Dr. Ireland leads readers on their own Transforming Intervals, during which they will develop new spiritual practices, mental disciplines, and emotional habits that will make their purposes not just dreams but reality. A whole new life awaits each readerin just 40 days.

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 Bight 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

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