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Your Beautiful Purpose: Discovering and Enjoying What God Can Do Through You
Popular Radio Host Shows Women How to Embrace God's Unique Call for Their Life
Listeners to Susie Larson's radio show and women she meets at events across the country tell her the same I want to do something meaningful for God, but I don't know what to do, or how.
Drawing on her own hard-earned experiences, Larson shows readers how to overcome insecurities, busyness, and other obstacles in order to focus their gifts and passions on their unique God-assignment. With biblical insights and inspiring stories from a variety of women, this action-oriented guide will speak to every woman who has felt a nudge from God--from the visionary who wants to end poverty to the empty-nest mom who feels called to help the young single mother next door.
Listeners to Susie Larson's radio show and women she meets at events across the country tell her the same I want to do something meaningful for God, but I don't know what to do, or how.
Drawing on her own hard-earned experiences, Larson shows readers how to overcome insecurities, busyness, and other obstacles in order to focus their gifts and passions on their unique God-assignment. With biblical insights and inspiring stories from a variety of women, this action-oriented guide will speak to every woman who has felt a nudge from God--from the visionary who wants to end poverty to the empty-nest mom who feels called to help the young single mother next door.
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First published January 1, 2013
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Susie Larson
40 books465 followers Susie Larson is a popular radio talk show host, national speaker, and bestselling author. The author of twenty-two books, Susie is also a veteran in the fitness field and has twice been voted a top-ten finalist for the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award. Susie and her husband live near Minneapolis with their three sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. Susie’s passion is to see people everywhere awakened to the value of their soul, the depth of God’s love, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus.
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October 21, 2019
2019
WOW!! I just needed this book right now. I wanted to highlight whole chapters.
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2013 review
Age Appropriate For: All Ages
Best for Ages: 18+ for style and reading level
When I requested Your Beautiful Purpose, I was hoping for a jump start for a bible time, but I found so much more.
We all go through times when we doubt if what we are doing has real meaning. We wonder if we are doing what we are supposed to be doing or just messing everything up. This book is a wonderful reminder that God has a beautiful and amazing purpose for our lives, even when we have trouble seeing it.
Susie style was soothing for my weary soul. Unlike many books that are either fluffy or full of meat, Susie found a happy medium. Her style was soft enough that, as I said, it soothed me but it had enough power drew me closer to God.
I loved the study at the end of each chapter. Reading the suggested verses and then writing my answers to the questions was so helpful. It not only helped me to delve deeper into the subject, but it also helped me discover things about myself.
I highly recommend this book for women who need a book to lift their spirits, sooth there soul, and draw them closer to the god that loves them.
I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
WOW!! I just needed this book right now. I wanted to highlight whole chapters.
**
2013 review
Age Appropriate For: All Ages
Best for Ages: 18+ for style and reading level
When I requested Your Beautiful Purpose, I was hoping for a jump start for a bible time, but I found so much more.
We all go through times when we doubt if what we are doing has real meaning. We wonder if we are doing what we are supposed to be doing or just messing everything up. This book is a wonderful reminder that God has a beautiful and amazing purpose for our lives, even when we have trouble seeing it.
Susie style was soothing for my weary soul. Unlike many books that are either fluffy or full of meat, Susie found a happy medium. Her style was soft enough that, as I said, it soothed me but it had enough power drew me closer to God.
I loved the study at the end of each chapter. Reading the suggested verses and then writing my answers to the questions was so helpful. It not only helped me to delve deeper into the subject, but it also helped me discover things about myself.
I highly recommend this book for women who need a book to lift their spirits, sooth there soul, and draw them closer to the god that loves them.
I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
February 18, 2015
Let me just say that I was ready to write a review for this book before I even finished it, but to be thorough and well informed, I completed it before sharing my opinion. So allow me to apologize for my long winded review.
I "stumbled" across this book a few months ago as I was researching for a beauty campaign that I was doing with my bible study group. (I use quotations because I know that nothing in Christ is accidental). I typed in the word "beauty" in my library's data base and among a host of other books, this one appeared. I was drawn to the words "beautiful" and "purpose", as well as the purple clay jar (which is my favorite color by the way, and I have an unexplained love affair with clay jars). I decided to give it a shot and see if I could find any information that would help my campaign. Boy, was I in for a treat! This book spoke to me much more than it helped my 30 Days of Spiritual Makeup Campain; God meant for me to read this book.
As mentioned in the title of my review, this book isn't for everyone. You will probably know if this book is for you just from reading the first few pages. Personally, I feel as though this book was written with me in mind. I was absolutely amazed at the rhema word that I received by way of this book that I just happened upon.
As difficult as it was, I had to stop reading at around chapter 3, return this book to the library, and order my own copy from Amazon because I highlighted so much and written all kind of notes in the margin spaces.
Mrs. Larson used some of the exact terminology that God has been using to speak to me for the past year or so. Exact terminology! Word for word, she wrote in her book things that God has been speaking to my heart. And these arent typical church cliches either, these are things that I never heard before until about a year or so ago when God starting speaking them into my heart. It was almost as if God was saying, "I hear the prayers of your heart". I was outdone in the introduction. AMAZING!!
I write reviews to share my opinions with others as I give the author feedback on their work. I can tell that this is one of those books that I will revisit time and time again--it's now on my short list of Christian Education books that have helped to realign my spiritual eye sight. I can't make it mean to you what it has meant to me. All I can do is share with you an avenue that God has used to minister to my heart.
Again, sorry for the long review, but I believe in sharing what I love.
P.S. I bet the highlighted, written in library copy blesses someone lol.
I "stumbled" across this book a few months ago as I was researching for a beauty campaign that I was doing with my bible study group. (I use quotations because I know that nothing in Christ is accidental). I typed in the word "beauty" in my library's data base and among a host of other books, this one appeared. I was drawn to the words "beautiful" and "purpose", as well as the purple clay jar (which is my favorite color by the way, and I have an unexplained love affair with clay jars). I decided to give it a shot and see if I could find any information that would help my campaign. Boy, was I in for a treat! This book spoke to me much more than it helped my 30 Days of Spiritual Makeup Campain; God meant for me to read this book.
As mentioned in the title of my review, this book isn't for everyone. You will probably know if this book is for you just from reading the first few pages. Personally, I feel as though this book was written with me in mind. I was absolutely amazed at the rhema word that I received by way of this book that I just happened upon.
As difficult as it was, I had to stop reading at around chapter 3, return this book to the library, and order my own copy from Amazon because I highlighted so much and written all kind of notes in the margin spaces.
Mrs. Larson used some of the exact terminology that God has been using to speak to me for the past year or so. Exact terminology! Word for word, she wrote in her book things that God has been speaking to my heart. And these arent typical church cliches either, these are things that I never heard before until about a year or so ago when God starting speaking them into my heart. It was almost as if God was saying, "I hear the prayers of your heart". I was outdone in the introduction. AMAZING!!
I write reviews to share my opinions with others as I give the author feedback on their work. I can tell that this is one of those books that I will revisit time and time again--it's now on my short list of Christian Education books that have helped to realign my spiritual eye sight. I can't make it mean to you what it has meant to me. All I can do is share with you an avenue that God has used to minister to my heart.
Again, sorry for the long review, but I believe in sharing what I love.
P.S. I bet the highlighted, written in library copy blesses someone lol.
July 26, 2013
This is an excellent book that is practical and encouraging. It is easy to read and flows from one chapter to the next with plenty of helpful advice on finding your purpose. I gave this book 5/5 stars. I read the book in one sitting and then went back and answered the questions that were found at the end of each chapter. This book would be great to use in a Bible Study Group, Sunday School Class or just for your own personal devotions. I would recommend all women read this book. You will be encouraged and definitely grow in your relationship with the Lord and your family.
I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
April 11, 2013
Your Beautiful Purpose by Susie Larson is a book I chose to review with a decent level of interest in seeing what was written about what God can do through us. Even in the midst of a huge move, I kept up with reading this book almost every day until I finished it! The lay out was wonderful ... each chapter started with a relevant verse and quote. I noticed right away - the writing backed by Scripture so I jotted down each Scripture reference shared to look up more in depth as I went. I ended up with a few pages worth! Very nice to have all the points better understood through God's Word. The book starts out with encouragement for the reader to push past unbelief and "trust Jesus to move forward in faith" and the whole book supports this to the end. I personally was inspired to make God's call a higher priority in my life and to follow His lead and not the zillions of distractions swamping every day. I considered having a Woman's Bible study in my home or at church using this book!
February 5, 2015
A Good Read for Finding Purpose
This book has some great thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter so would be good for small group discussion, but I just used them for journaling. Susie provides lots of good pointers for surviving and thriving in different stages of your spiritual journey and encouragement on how to find and embrace God's vision for your life.
"Nothing is more beautiful than a strong, humble, God-fearing woman who knows who He is and Whose she is."
Amen! :-)
This book has some great thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter so would be good for small group discussion, but I just used them for journaling. Susie provides lots of good pointers for surviving and thriving in different stages of your spiritual journey and encouragement on how to find and embrace God's vision for your life.
"Nothing is more beautiful than a strong, humble, God-fearing woman who knows who He is and Whose she is."
Amen! :-)
March 27, 2013
A very worthwhile read if you are searching for the next season of your life.
May 23, 2021
I do not doubt that Susie Larson is a very kind person. I don't doubt that she loves Jesus. I don't doubt that she's been instrumental in a lot of great things. But some of this book looked a lot like humble bragging about book deals, speaking engagements, radio shows, and how very holy she was in her poetically perfect conversations with God. I finished this book feeling even less than adequate as a believer, and I felt less than sure that any of my aspirations or dreams were "churchy" enough for the plans outlined in this book.
August 1, 2022
A wonderful, easy flowing book that came to me at just the right time!
April 9, 2014
Title: Your Beautiful Purpose: Discovering and Enjoying What God Can Do Through You
Author: Susie Larson
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
January 1, 2013
ISBN-10: 0764210661
ISBN-13: 978-0764210662
Genre: Christian living
Popular Radio Host Shows Women How to Embrace God's Unique Call for Their Life
Listeners to Susie Larson's radio show and women she meets at events across the country tell her the same thing: I want to do something meaningful for God, but I don't know what to do, or how.
Drawing on her own hard-earned experiences, Larson shows readers how to overcome insecurities, busyness, and other obstacles in order to focus their gifts and passions on their unique God-assignment. With biblical insights and inspiring stories from a variety of women, this action-oriented guide will speak to every woman who has felt a nudge from God--from the visionary who wants to end poverty to the empty-nest mom who feels called to help the young single mother next door.
From the Back Cover
Let God Breathe a Fresh Purpose Into Your Soul
We so want each day to matter--to serve God in big and small ways. But how, especially when everyday responsibilities, work, fears, and other obstacles get in the way?
Like a trusted friend, Susie Larson shares practical, scriptural ways to overcome whatever keeps us from living fully in God's will. Susie will help you learn to:
- Discern the best use of your time and gifts
- Confidently pursue God's unique desires for you
- Stretch your faith and deepen your impact
Respond today to that nudge in your spirit--that desire to use your gifts and passions more fully in God's work. Lay down lesser commitments and lay hold of God's beautiful purpose for your life.
Susie Larsons Your Beautiful Purpose was a breath of fresh air. I felt as though every page brought Gods wisdom, like a refreshing wind. The encouragement to embrace fully Gods divine purpose for me was spot on and easy to walk out.
The gentle way she brought to attention our tendency to want what someone else is living, made it me not only aware of areas that need Christ's' light, but enables me to address it and adjust.
Each and every one of us has a journey, a purpose to walk out. This book equips you with Gods word and promises, paving the way to complete the journey you were created to complete.
If you or someone you know is questioning your purpose here or how to accomplish your purpose then this book is for you. It is encouraging. Uplifting. Positive. And has an empowering feel.
Your Beautiful Purpose is a book that any woman who feels they have I purpose within them, screaming to get out. $12.02. 240 pages.
Author: Susie Larson
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
January 1, 2013
ISBN-10: 0764210661
ISBN-13: 978-0764210662
Genre: Christian living
Popular Radio Host Shows Women How to Embrace God's Unique Call for Their Life
Listeners to Susie Larson's radio show and women she meets at events across the country tell her the same thing: I want to do something meaningful for God, but I don't know what to do, or how.
Drawing on her own hard-earned experiences, Larson shows readers how to overcome insecurities, busyness, and other obstacles in order to focus their gifts and passions on their unique God-assignment. With biblical insights and inspiring stories from a variety of women, this action-oriented guide will speak to every woman who has felt a nudge from God--from the visionary who wants to end poverty to the empty-nest mom who feels called to help the young single mother next door.
From the Back Cover
Let God Breathe a Fresh Purpose Into Your Soul
We so want each day to matter--to serve God in big and small ways. But how, especially when everyday responsibilities, work, fears, and other obstacles get in the way?
Like a trusted friend, Susie Larson shares practical, scriptural ways to overcome whatever keeps us from living fully in God's will. Susie will help you learn to:
- Discern the best use of your time and gifts
- Confidently pursue God's unique desires for you
- Stretch your faith and deepen your impact
Respond today to that nudge in your spirit--that desire to use your gifts and passions more fully in God's work. Lay down lesser commitments and lay hold of God's beautiful purpose for your life.
Susie Larsons Your Beautiful Purpose was a breath of fresh air. I felt as though every page brought Gods wisdom, like a refreshing wind. The encouragement to embrace fully Gods divine purpose for me was spot on and easy to walk out.
The gentle way she brought to attention our tendency to want what someone else is living, made it me not only aware of areas that need Christ's' light, but enables me to address it and adjust.
Each and every one of us has a journey, a purpose to walk out. This book equips you with Gods word and promises, paving the way to complete the journey you were created to complete.
If you or someone you know is questioning your purpose here or how to accomplish your purpose then this book is for you. It is encouraging. Uplifting. Positive. And has an empowering feel.
Your Beautiful Purpose is a book that any woman who feels they have I purpose within them, screaming to get out. $12.02. 240 pages.
February 28, 2013
About the Book:
We so want each day to matter--to serve God in big and small ways. But how, especially when everyday responsibilities, work, fears, and other obstacles get in the way?
Like a trusted friend, Susie Larson shares practical, scriptural ways to overcome whatever keeps us from living fully in God's will. Susie will help you learn to:
Discern the best use of your time and gifts
Confidently pursue God's unique desires for you
Stretch your faith and deepen your impact
Respond today to that nudge in your spirit--that desire to use your gifts and passions more fully in God's work. Lay down lesser commitments and lay hold of God's beautiful purpose for your life.
About the Author:
Susie Larson hosts a daily radio talk show that airs across the upper Midwest and contributes a weekly feature heard nationally on Moody Radio. Active in local ministry as well as International Justice Mission, she has authored six previous books and been a guest on national TV and radio programs, including Focus on the Family. Susie and her husband, Kevin, have three adult sons and live near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Learn more at susielarson.com.
My Review:
Just like Peter did when he asked Jesus if he could walk out on the water also and then as he started to really realize what he was doing and then lost his faith or sent it floundering, he started to sink. Our God is always right there just like Jesus was. To pick us up and re-steady us until the next time our faith takes a dip and we start to stumble again. Susie Larson uses this illustration as a guide into showing you that you shouldn't be afraid when God has a specific purpose, plan, or call He has summoned you to do for Him.
Are you the harried housewife with the far away look in your eye? The dream never realized because you have to cook dinner or take the kids to soccer practice or your husband needs his shirt ironed again. The author explains that we should put our trust and faith in the impossible. Just trust upon Him to take what we can't make sense of to turn it all around for our good.
He is really great at making things work when it seems it will take the impossible or even a miracle to come to pass. This book can be done alone or with a group. There are study questions and discussion starters in it as well.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Bethany House Publishers.
We so want each day to matter--to serve God in big and small ways. But how, especially when everyday responsibilities, work, fears, and other obstacles get in the way?
Like a trusted friend, Susie Larson shares practical, scriptural ways to overcome whatever keeps us from living fully in God's will. Susie will help you learn to:
Discern the best use of your time and gifts
Confidently pursue God's unique desires for you
Stretch your faith and deepen your impact
Respond today to that nudge in your spirit--that desire to use your gifts and passions more fully in God's work. Lay down lesser commitments and lay hold of God's beautiful purpose for your life.
About the Author:
Susie Larson hosts a daily radio talk show that airs across the upper Midwest and contributes a weekly feature heard nationally on Moody Radio. Active in local ministry as well as International Justice Mission, she has authored six previous books and been a guest on national TV and radio programs, including Focus on the Family. Susie and her husband, Kevin, have three adult sons and live near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Learn more at susielarson.com.
My Review:
Just like Peter did when he asked Jesus if he could walk out on the water also and then as he started to really realize what he was doing and then lost his faith or sent it floundering, he started to sink. Our God is always right there just like Jesus was. To pick us up and re-steady us until the next time our faith takes a dip and we start to stumble again. Susie Larson uses this illustration as a guide into showing you that you shouldn't be afraid when God has a specific purpose, plan, or call He has summoned you to do for Him.
Are you the harried housewife with the far away look in your eye? The dream never realized because you have to cook dinner or take the kids to soccer practice or your husband needs his shirt ironed again. The author explains that we should put our trust and faith in the impossible. Just trust upon Him to take what we can't make sense of to turn it all around for our good.
He is really great at making things work when it seems it will take the impossible or even a miracle to come to pass. This book can be done alone or with a group. There are study questions and discussion starters in it as well.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Bethany House Publishers.
March 9, 2013
This is what I would call a meditative book. It is a book to be read slowly and thoughtfully. Full of Scripture and scriptural principles, this book takes us straight to the heart of God. Susie also shares her personal experiences openly and honestly.
The book is divided into six sections:
· Embrace Your Purpose
· Trust God's Timing
· Hear God's Voice
· Believe God's Word
· Walk by Faith
· Take New Territory
Susie Larson has a gift for making you feel right at home. Within these pages holds liberty and peace from much that invades our hearts. Using personal stories to illustrate each stage of this journey, Susie is able to identify with the struggles which come with moving toward the purpose God had in mind.
"Your Beautiful Purpose", is just that. Susie shares the insights to finding our purpose and what to do with it once we find it. This book is loaded with scripture and quotes that set your mind soaring. Her words are so sincere as if she really knows your pain and situation. You could read this book in many ways. Read it as a complete book alone, or as a Bible study or even a devotional. This is a book I will read over and over again.
This book is going to help you grow. It's going to bring you to the place where you convene with the Lord and seek your purpose. These pages are filled with passion and God's promise. .
Included in this book is a six-week study which can be done individually and in a group.
I found this book confirmed things that I have been pondering. It is a book which I will turn to again and again, and pass around for friends to read. Beautifully written, I can't recommend this book highly enough.
I received a copy of this book free of charge from Bethany House Publishers for the purpose of an honest review.
January 4, 2014
Thank you to Bethany House and Netgalley sending me this wonderful Bible Study for review. Susie Larson asks this question what is Your Beautiful Purpose?
The author proposes that we all have a calling or a purpose. We the readers often scratch our heads trying to figure out what is this for us? She shares anecdotes from her own life as she explains different parts of the purpose that we are intended for. She explains that we do have a calling and that we have a choice to follow it or not. How do you follow it? Study in God’s word. We need to listen to God and follow his plan. We need to actively serve.
My Thoughts:
I have to say that timing played a factor in when I was able to cover the study. I also found that it profoundly impacted my life. To review this Bible Study I tried to participate in it like normal. This being said the only negative I had was not being able to have access to the video segments which I feel would have greatly enhanced my experience. The book is divided into six chapters with questions that follow the end of each chapter.
For me the opportunity to grow in Christ is the most important aspect of who I am. So if you are looking for a study that will challenge you then this is the book for you? For those who are in a different place in their walk then it is an introduction to the tools to continue to grow.
The author proposes that we all have a calling or a purpose. We the readers often scratch our heads trying to figure out what is this for us? She shares anecdotes from her own life as she explains different parts of the purpose that we are intended for. She explains that we do have a calling and that we have a choice to follow it or not. How do you follow it? Study in God’s word. We need to listen to God and follow his plan. We need to actively serve.
My Thoughts:
I have to say that timing played a factor in when I was able to cover the study. I also found that it profoundly impacted my life. To review this Bible Study I tried to participate in it like normal. This being said the only negative I had was not being able to have access to the video segments which I feel would have greatly enhanced my experience. The book is divided into six chapters with questions that follow the end of each chapter.
For me the opportunity to grow in Christ is the most important aspect of who I am. So if you are looking for a study that will challenge you then this is the book for you? For those who are in a different place in their walk then it is an introduction to the tools to continue to grow.
March 27, 2015
This was the first bible study we did with our neighborhood group. We all really enjoyed the way the information is presented. There is a DVD that has 20-30 minute sessions for every 2 chapters. Each chapter has 7 questions that are based on Scripture and 5 discussion starters. Great bible study book!
March 25, 2019
A beautiful testament of faith, describing how we can discern God's perfect purpose in our lives. I'll be reading this one again. It has been an uplifting and in-depth study that I truly appreciated, by a Christian author who is known for her amazing "Walk with Christ" podcasts, facebook posts, Instagram posts and published books.
November 17, 2016
This was our "Busy Moms" book club selection at church and all the discussions were on-line. I found that the book complemented several other studies that I was doing at the same time. This was a good study that made me really look myself and how I was using my time and gifts.
January 27, 2023
Being a man reading a book intended for women can seem that you don't belong to the club. Being referred to as "dear sister..." was not offputting but indicative of who the target audience is. I'm a little ambivalent as to why the author does not feel able to speak to men also, but that is not the nub of the review. This book is a part of the wide Christian literature which I have labelled exhortation and advice. When I read a book like this which doesn't seem to add anything to Christian experience I quite often ask, why has the author written this book. I don't know the answer and I have no knowledge of who the author is as I am not from the US. There are a heap of platitudes which sometimes got on my nerves and then there was a kernel of something lovely, which improved my rating. I don't know how a book like this would go down in a third world country as her life seems quite dreamy and has psychological tics that are particular with the first world. Anyway, I don't pan it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it either.
November 22, 2017
Susie does not disappoint as she leads you into examining your life and find the purpose that God intends for you. She shares some hard things she has gone through but doesn't dwell on the difficulties she shows how leaning in to see God at work helps get through those tough spots on this journey. Learning to use the life experiences to prepare you for your future. Love the scripture she supplies to go along with these lessons. Highly recommend this one. We used it a small group study and the women all seemed to enjoy the book along with the DVD that accompanied it and helped facilitate and direct discussion.
March 7, 2017
Studied this one with a group of women at my new church in Holland. Thoroughly enjoyed our conversations surrounding this one but didn't so much enjoy the 7 in-depth questions to answer for every single chapter! Oy, so much homework!
So many things resonated with me but I think I found most helpful the very practical tips for what to do or what to watch out for in the various seasons in life. However, our group all agreed that we wished she would have focused on these early on in the book rather than at the end.
So many things resonated with me but I think I found most helpful the very practical tips for what to do or what to watch out for in the various seasons in life. However, our group all agreed that we wished she would have focused on these early on in the book rather than at the end.
September 30, 2021
This book is a must read!
Full of meaty thoughts that point me right back to God’s desire in my life, I hope to go back to this one again. I love how the author shares her own heart with struggle and victory throughout. I related to her on so many levels and felt God purposely put this in my life at just the right time.
I especially appreciated the end of chapter thought-provoking questions. It was refreshing to find a challenging and encouraging book leading me to truth and not to just “self-help.”
I was honestly sad to be finished; will be reading more of her books in the future!
Full of meaty thoughts that point me right back to God’s desire in my life, I hope to go back to this one again. I love how the author shares her own heart with struggle and victory throughout. I related to her on so many levels and felt God purposely put this in my life at just the right time.
I especially appreciated the end of chapter thought-provoking questions. It was refreshing to find a challenging and encouraging book leading me to truth and not to just “self-help.”
I was honestly sad to be finished; will be reading more of her books in the future!
July 8, 2020
I read a few pages out of this book most mornings for the last few months. It’s a book you’ll want to read slowly and absorb. I took pages and pages of notes. The book gives lots of inspiration and truth into how to move past insecurity and weakness and make a positive difference in the world. If you have goals and dreams for your life that you are waiting to see fulfilled, this book would be great for you!
September 22, 2021
This book challenged me to see what God's purpose is in my life and also helped me realize that the dreams and passions I have are part of His plan for me. I just need to put them into action, but seek His guidance for my life's plans! I did this book and the DVDs as a part of a small group of women and it was a summer well spent! I need to go back and review this--I love this author's teachings!
April 2, 2024
I gave this book 4.5 stars.
This book is an older book that I have had for a while. I sure wished I had read it while I was still working. I would have done many things differently and in a much better way after having read this book.
I do feel like I have found a direction for my life after retirement and this book has helped me refine that purpose.
I highly recommend this book if you are looking to find your purpose in life and want to follow the path God has planned for you.
This book is an older book that I have had for a while. I sure wished I had read it while I was still working. I would have done many things differently and in a much better way after having read this book.
I do feel like I have found a direction for my life after retirement and this book has helped me refine that purpose.
I highly recommend this book if you are looking to find your purpose in life and want to follow the path God has planned for you.
November 1, 2018
I enjoyed this book very much. I read it with my Bible Study group and I think we all liked it a lot. There is a prayer at the end of each chapter that we read aloud each week because it was always just what we needed! I like to underline or highlight when sentences stand out to me and my book is filled with highlights!
January 10, 2020
Susie’s books are my favorite, she is real, she is raw with a heart of gold. This book nor only made me think about my purpose in life, but gave me practical ways implementing what God entrusted me with. Recommend this book for those that need to rediscover themselves in the big plan of our creator and need a boost of empowerment to grab on on what God has in store for each of us.
February 2, 2023
If you haven’t read this book yet, you need to stop reading my review and go get it. Now. I think this book needs to be my first book read every year. It’s challenging and motivating and convicting and encouraging. Man. So good. I knew when I underlined like the entire introduction that the book would rock my world and it has indeed. If you’re still reading this, go buy this book right now.
February 5, 2019
I read this book as part of a Bible study group. We used the accompanying video series and it was outstanding! This is a resource that I will return to as I grow deeper. I highly recommend Susie’s books as she is very relatable and helpful.
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July 24, 2020This wonderful book helped open my eyes to the beautiful purpose God DOES have planned for my life, and the important part I play in that plan. Our brokenness and emptiness is often a vulnerable place to begin to fill ourselves back up.
October 15, 2020
My word for 2020 was PURPOSE so I worked my way through this book over the course of about ten months, letting the messages sink in and taking time to work on the study questions. It was helpful and encouraging!
February 12, 2018
I read this slowly. I took out nuggets of truth from each page and placed them in my journal. I needed this and I want to be challenged by it to live the life God has for me.
April 12, 2018
A wonderful book to help you understand how God is working to enhance your life. I loved every minute of this book - Susie Larson is an amazing author.
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