Perfecting Your Purpose: 40 Days to a More Meaningful Life

I highly recommend "Perfecting Your Purpose" to anyone who wants to discover his or her destiny. David Ireland is definitely a man of tremendous insight and great wisdom. If we follow these simple principles that he outlines in this book we can really find clarity and direction for our lives. Some people are trying to be an eye when they are really called to be a hand and they don't realize that these misconceptions are hindering them and sending them in the wrong direction. He teaches us how we can apply these simple steps that he offers to our personal life as well as our spiritual life. Many of us have made wrong decisions in our lives but after reading this book you will realize that no matter how old you are, you can still get back on the right path. David Ireland is a man of integrity and I believe the best teacher that I have ever heard. Everyone who read "The Purpose driven life" will definitely want to read this sequel to that book. It will help you comprehend the full measure of success God has prepared for you that will dramatically change your life as you discover your purpose in life. None of us are here by accident. If you are unhappy with the way your life is going, you can make a decision today to change your direction. This book is very easy to read because it is meant to be read over a period of forty days. I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE.

Because of the word purpose and the 40 day commitment, this book may appear to be similar to Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven Life." However, after reading "Perfecting Your Purpose," there is a clear difference between the two books. To compare both books would be a disservice to both authors, as each book has different goals. Rick Warren's book helps you to question and search for your purpose. Dr. Ireland's book "Perfecting Your Purpose" enables you to flush out vagueness and state your life's purpose in one sentence with clarity and conviction. Dr. Ireland's "Perfecting Your Purpose" has three goals, which are: 1) To help confirm your life's purpose through self-discovery exercises 2) To help perfect your purpose 3) To present the benefits of practicing 40 day habits Goals fulfilled after reading "Perfecting Your Purpose": 1) The self-discovery exercises truly help the reader solidify his/her purpose. 2) With a clear understanding of your purpose, the book guides you by providing exercises such as "Sampling the Fruit," which challenges you to seek and engage with people and/or programs to enhance your purpose. 3) In practicing 40 day habits and fasts, the reader will gain new insight of God's power in his/her life's purpose. Dr. Ireland writes a remarkable explanation describing how God influences and transforms biblical heroes during a 40-day interval. "Perfecting Your Purpose" is a helpful resource that brings the reader closer to God. Dr. Ireland's book will help stimulate ideas and prayers that reveal specific tasks to fulfill your life's purpose and serve God's Kingdom.

Ireland's "Perfecting Your Purpose" is a much needed, practical guide for those who have an idea of their life's purpose but aren't quite sure how to pursue or "perfect" that purpose. Over the course of 40 days, Ireland provides life affirming tips and thought provoking moments of reflection that not only draw you closer to God but also toward accomplishing your life's purpose. His insightful examples and biblical references help to keep you motivated during your 40 day "Transforming Interval." A compliment to Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven Life", which was written to assist the reader in discovering his/her purpose, Ireland's "Perfecting Your Purpose" assists you in advancing and perfecting your God given purpose.

Unlike Rick Warren's book, Ireland outlines a well crafted plan which helps the reader to lay hold of his/her purpose. Through an engaging 40-day plan, the book takes readers on a course of drawing closer to God while embracing their God-given purpose. A strong Christian message underpins this book while the reader is equipped to formulate a true conviction about achieving their lifelong purpose. This book is great for group studies and individuals at transition points such as graduation, career changes, and shifts in family dynamics.

Thought-provoking...Challenging...Intense...Liberating. I love this book. I tried to read it straight through, but Dr. Ireland asks some tough questions that demand answers. Before reading this book, I thought I was someone who was very much in touch with his thoughts and feelings. I'm beginning to realize how many different layers of self I simply have not pulled back. This is not just a feel-good; warm and fuzzy book. "Perfecting Your Purpose" challenges me...it is changing me. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to experience growth/change in their lives. Get on board this train! Next Stop...Life Change!