When God Writes Your Life Story: Experience the Ultimate Adventure

by Eric Ludy, Leslie Ludy

We long to live a life that really counts. But often, we don’t know how. Too many people in this generation live an aimless, purposeless existence—lacking direction, focus, and passion. We desperately seek answers to the riddles of life…Why am I here? What am I supposed to be doing? And how am I supposed to get it done?

When God Writes Your Life Story helps you tackle these daunting questions. It provides a practical roadmap into the boundless potential of a Christ-built life. It’s more than a book about finding your purpose, it’s about the life-altering effect that God—the Author of adventure—can have upon your purpose.

Whatever happened to historical, world-altering Christianity? This book seeks to introduce you to the heroic existence of Christians in history past. Eric and Leslie believe that the Christian life isn’t meant to be dull and predictable, but the greatest adventure of all time.

This adventure...

• Spurs men and women on toward being heroes for Truth
• Builds Christians into top-level agents for the service of God
• Transforms impossible challenges into amazing opportunities
• Awakens an aimless generation to a new kind of existence

Highly motivational yet extremely practical, When God Writes Your Life Story features a hands-on Field Guide section, highlighting the seven landmarks of a God-scripted adventure to help you reach new heights in vital areas such as goal setting, personal development, and spiritual growth. For a generation longing to live a life that counts, this book opens a whole new world of possibilities. Get ready to discover how breathtaking the adventure can be…when God writes your life story.

This book is great for all ages.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Living, Faith, Religion, Relationships, Spirituality

Audiobook

First published September 10, 2004

About the author

Eric is a bestselling author, internationally-recognized speaker and president of Ellerslie Mission Society. He is also the senior pastor at the Church at Ellerslie and the lead instructor at Ellerslie Leadership Training in Windsor, Colorado. Ludy is the author of more than a dozen books, many of which were co-authored by his wife, Leslie Ludy. The Ludy's books have sold well over a million copies in the United States and have been translated into over a dozen different languages and circulated widely throughout the world.

Reviews

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. So much wisdom and so many gems. Highly recommended. Thanks for the book, Leah! It was a blessing.

[Elyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!! I read it in less than 24 hours and HIGHLY recommend it!! :))

[Keren R. Mccullough · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ludys doing authors proud.
I absolute love the adventurous and hazardous journey this couple puts on this self help book. They prove that following Jesus with all your heart is all you want and more. I would highly recommend this book to anyone

[Allison Bean · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of time spent saying “this book will” “this book can”, instead of getting to the point.

[Leah Good · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Christians, we often settle down in comfortable mediocrity. We stay in the safe zone and don’t try to push past what is necessary. Yet our God is a God of impossibilities. He is our guide into the endless frontier of the Christian adventure. Will we follow? Or have we forgotten that we are to be pilgrims?

When God Writes Your Life Story is one of the handful of books that have had a huge impact on my life. I love it because it got me excited about my faith. The authors encourage the reader to realize just how big God is. Living in obedience to Him can be absolutely breathtaking. When insist on holding the pen and sitting on the throne of our lives, we won’t be happy. But when we surrender the pen to God and let Him write the story, amazing things are right around the corner. Of course, it won’t always be easy. We are warned that in this world we will have tribulation, but God has promised that he has overcome the world.

The God of the Universe wants to write your life story. And when He does, you mustn’t expect a mediocre tale.

[Emily Hoisington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book is a sequel of sorts to Eric and Leslie Ludy’s popular book, When God Writes your Love Story, which talks about surrendering your ideas and pursuits of romance to God and trusting him to satisfy your dreams and desires.

This book is centered around that same idea, but instead of only talking about one aspect of your life, it centers around your whole life. It struggles with the age old questions, “Who am I?” and “What am I here for?” Honestly at times I had to put this book down and pray over some of the concepts because there are hard, hard truths written in these pages.

Believing in Jesus costs us nothing, but truly following him costs us everything from removing distractions, shaking off our “settler” mentality, disciplining our bodies, minds and souls and developing Godly habits. It’s a book I will definitely keep on my shelf and re-read because the truths and challenges in it are timeless and so important to remind yourself of.

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really moving, makes me feel like a little kid again wanting to go on an epic fantasy adventure. Now I realize I'm living one: Life.

[Noah Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you looking to live in the fullness of what it means to be a Christian? Are you aware that there is power in the life & work of Jesus but not sure how to unlock & apply it in your life? Do you feel hungry for more passion & purposes, or feel hopelessly stuck in sin, or like your life is drifting aimlessly without a mission, or feeling a bit spiritually disoriented as if in a cloud of confusion?
Well, first, read the Bible 😉 (and don’t stop, ever) …but this book is a powerful addition to your study & growth as a follower of Christ.
Eric & Leslie Ludy mix a dose of invigorating & inspiring adventurous vocabulary with a mountain of wisdom & practical advice to build muscle & beauty in your Christian life.
Sometimes the content can seem a bit basic or first-level (and this is indeed a wonderful resource for young believers), and the first half does have a more concentrated flavor of promising/hinting at epicness than actually unpacking it — but the second half offers a considerable amount of practical, Biblical, wisdom. This book deepens your comprehension of the basics and certainly will broaden your understanding of how to live a God-fueled, God-blessed, God-written life. Some of the major topics are intimacy with Christ, being spiritually available, surrender, priorities, goals & habits, life purpose, cleansing from sin, and much more. Ultimately, you are presented with the notion of a life sold-out for Christ, and the choice of how to spend your days is up to you.

Side note — if you desire to attend Ellerslie Discipleship Training (the Colorado-based ministry Eric & Leslie gave up speaking around the world for) but can’t quite find the timing or finances for yet, this book is a fantastic first-step for you. The concept of the “endless frontier” is throughout this book + is a key element in Ellerslie semesters as well. If you aren’t ready to devote 5 weeks to intensive discipleship, this book is a great alternative or additional resource before/afterward.

[Tina Parry · Rating 4 out of 5]

In true Ludy fashion, this book promotes a sold-out, radical, committed Christian life and encourages self-evaluation to forsake any sin or obstacle that may be holding us back from the life of freedom and fruitfulness God intends for us. Definitely only for those that are wanting to take their relationship with God to the next level. Inspiring and thought-provoking!

[Jillian Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave me such a new desire to follow the Lord and give Him control of my life. I’m gifting it to a few of my friends this Christmas, too! It is such an encouragement, and gives practical ways to grow.

[Joel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing, I really enjoyed it!
I honestly think everyone who wants to serve God in their life should read it.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books written by the Ludy's. They are relatable and practical yet grounded in biblical truth. This book is full of challenges to live life beyond the mediocre, to live a life that God has called us to live. I was challenged to do a lot of introspection in reading this, and as a result I put it aside a number of times as it got a little too intense, only to pick it up again knowing that what I was reading was good for me. One aspect in the book that challenged me was to read biographies of great men and women of God from history, and I followed their recommendations in picking up a few new bios. Highly recommended for anyone in their 20s or 30s.

[David Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great one by the Ludy's. I have enjoyed everyone of their books. In When God Writes Your Life Story, the authors seek to provide the reader with essentially a guide through allowing God to work in your life moving forward.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read for young people just starting out in their adult lifes or for anyone needing to make life decisions.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend this to anyone who wants more from their life. Every page spoke to me. their writing style was engaging with lots of stories and illustrations. They speak from experience.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was a great help in giving practical points to help live a radical life for God and scale the "spiritual Mount Everest".

[Ema Dance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a great book!

[Becki]

Decent\nThe book was a bit tedious and repetitious of a lot of what they say/write about.\nI think the most beneficial part was the landmarks at the end.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️

[Marlah · Rating 4 out of 5]

its a very nice book.. you'll learn more about life and how great god is.

[Steven · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. I can see how it might be helpful to some, but honestly, I wasn't impressed.