I used this book (and the accompanying workbook) when I attended the class (with a couple of sessions facilitated by the author) locally here in Michigan. Since then I've bought multiple copies to share with friends and acquaintances that express feeling "lost" with regard to their purpose and direction.
The author has done a great job of guiding the reader through scripture, and often avoided deep introspection. After establishing the certainty that God created each of us with a specific purpose, it moves through having you reflect on childhood likes/dislikes/experiences/hobbies/etc. Not only does it help adults review their formative years for a glimpse into what God has planted within each of us, but it also provides guidance to parents on carefully observing, encouraging, and not squashing the healthy expression of their children's divinely implanted talents, perspectives and gifts.
After moving through childhood reflections, and the sometimes difficult, but necessary, Day Four (Obstacles to Purpose), the identification of one's Motivational Gift (from Romans 12) begins on Day Five (completed on Day Eight). Not only is it helpful to discover our own Motivational Gift (to better understand ourselves, to emphasize our natural strengths, and to mitigate our natural negative tendencies), but a great benefit to me was learning to appreciate the (often VASTLY) different (yet legitimate) perspectives of others.
Wrapping up with a focus on becoming well-developed children of God, seated in our purpose fully, happily playing our specific role in the body of Christ, the book completes Days Nine and Ten as a congratulations for those who have discovered their: ruling passion, Motivational Gift, life's work and life's service - and welcomes us to embark on a lifetime journey of growing in effectiveness and excellence in service to God and our "neighbors".
I have even begun using the books to teach the class at my own local church.
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