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Chapter 10: The Heart of Worship "The heart of worship is surrender. " I was thought surrendering is a bad idea or for the weakness people. Surrendering means you will never be able to win. It is actually a negative way of giving up. But in Jesus surrendering is an act of worship, surrendering is showing of obedience. Because we gave everything to God, it means we fully trusted him. Whatever God ask to us, we just say "yes Lord " even though we don't know what will happen next, part of this God never leave us. It also says in the book(PDL) that: "Let me warn you : When you decide to live a totally surrendered life., that decision will be tested. " I was so guilty because I failed him, after I commit to him and just a few days I turn back again. I was so tempted to do that and It's like I cannot control my own body maybe because I was so eager to do that thing. But I am still on God side, and keep on praying and battling to all my struggles. Verse to Remember : Surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes. -Romans 6:13 PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

Chapter 9: What Makes God Smile "God smiles when I trust him. " The smiles of God is the goal of our lives. • God smiles when we Love him supremely - following God is an act of worshipping Him. Let us spend time with him and always thank Him in all the blessings that we have. Loving him without any doubting him. • God smiles when we trust Him completely -trusting God it means of surrendering our lives . •God smiles when we praise and thank him continually. - everytime we woke up in the morning at that moment we have to thank him for all the blessings that we received. •God smiles when we use pur abilities- God gave us different talents Verse to Remember : The Lord is pleased with those who worship him and trust his love. - Psalm 147:11 PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

Chapter 8: Planned for God's Pleasure "I was planned for God's pleasure." Worshipping God is not a duty, it is part of our life. Part of everyday routine in life. As same as the water that we need to live. Worshipping God is not for our own benefits, we worship him to bring back the Glory. Verse to Remember : The Lord takes pleasure in his people. Psalm 149:4 PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

Chapter 7: The Reason for Everything "It's all for Him. " I was really ashamed for my self because I almost forgot Jesus in everyday that I woke up. I always forgot to thank Him in the morning before doing anything. But after reading this chapter, I realized that I have to bring back glory to God. Doing five purposes for my life ; worshipping God, by loving other believers, become Christ likeness, by serving others with our gifts, and lastly by telling to others about Him. I really don't know if I can do this but I pray to God for His guidance and strength to fulfill his purpose in me. Verse to Remember : For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. Purpose Driven Life Romans 11:36

Chapter 6: Life is a Temporary Assignment "This world is not my home. " I am always worried about everything in my life, worried about my work, school, family, money, friends etc,.. But everything on here is just a temporary right?, all things that I have will last. Everytime that I felt rejections or I experienced difficulties, I thought God abandoned me. Then I realize that, it is not just only a test but to show to me I should not be happy here (earth ) because we're not supposed to be here. I learned that I need God in every decisions I will make and let Him be a driver of my life. Verse to Remember : So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 Purpose Driven Life

Chapter 5: Seeing Life from God's View "Life is a test and trust. " I realized that God tested me everyday of my life, and I failed him everyday as he tested me. I really don't know if I become matured enough in every challenged I conquered or did I subordinate my problems or not? Verse to Remember : Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones. Like 16:10 Purpose driven life

Chapter 4: Made to Last Forever "There is more to life than just here and now. " Verse to Remember : This world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever. 1 John 2:17

Chapter 3: What Drives your Life •Living on purpose is the path to peace. "Many people are driven by the need for approval. " I was worried about what people think about me, I tried to please some of them even though that's not what I want. I am struggling about the expectations of my family and friends. Until I accept that I can't decide for my self. That's why all of my plans wasn't stabled it is because the others who decide it for me and i'm just following it. Actually now I learned from it, I know how to choose for myself because it is really clear for me what is my purpose in life. Just reading this book (Purpose driven Life ) I learned one of the five great benefits of living a purpose -driven life: is Knowing Your Purpose Focuses Your Life. Verse to Remember : You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3

Chapter 2: I am Not An Accident I am struggling to accept about myself is my physical appearance, my attitudes, my dreams and some of my behavior. I am always comparing my self to others and I was so insecure. Everytime I met a guy who is taller than me, I felt so little. If I met a guy who have a pointed nose, I was so insecure. If I met a guy who is more handsome than me, I was so jealous. I wished that I have the same appearance like them and I never love myself. But God said, "I am not an accident " what ever my look like is, God still loves me, I am blessed because I could still do what other people can do, I have a complete body that can use to glorify God. He is amazing that bring me in to life and I have my family that others don't have. First I have to love myself and accept all the defaults I have and maybe someday or soon, I will give my testimony to other people who are like me. Verse to Remember : I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born. Isaiah 44:2

Chapter 1: It All Starts with God I was wondering about my life, I thought it was full of sorrows and failures, fun and love. I thought my life was inside of the box just a small box. And my daily routine was in there, I was so self centered. And then one day, I was reading a book and I read one sentence that reminds me about my purpose, it says, "Focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life's purpose." with these I don't have to look for those which I could see but look for God which He gave everything that I have. And He is the only reason why I'm still here, and why my life become worthy. I can't do what Jesus done on the cross to saved my life and the others, but what I should do is to remind myself about God, to praise him everyday and dedicate myself and what ever I do I am always thanking him to all the blessings that he gave. Verse to Remember : Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. Collosians 1:16

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I am always looking at the path ways of others, trying to emulate them. But while on my way, I am always finding myself lying down, crying, because of failure. Now, I had learned that I will never simulate the others path, I have my own way.

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So much exciting happen to me, looking forward to seeing everyone is doing well thanks for the first time to see them.

The best thing in life is to have a friends behind of all your struggle. Someone will encourage you to fulfill your dreams and someone will help you to stand when you fall. But a long the way you will face a lot of obstacles, sometimes you will be stop or pause for a moment and thinking about pursuing it or turning back because you don't have any energy to go.

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