I watched the web
video on A life of
Purpose, with Rick Warren as the
speaker. Rick Warren has been
considered as one of the world’s most influential and leading Christians. He is
a pastor who has become a sought after advisor to world leaders and infamously
known for writing the book The Purpose-Driven Life. The video reflects on his own crisis of
purpose in the wake of his book’s wild success. He explains his belief that,
God’s intention is for us to use our talents & influence to do well. Pastor Warren never intended on being a
famous or even considered himself an author. He didn’t desire to be seen on
television preaching either because he didn’t want to be a celebrity. He
believes being a pastor, and author is all a service and good stewardship.
Expressing how others would say they
were living life when in reality they just existed shows how Rick Warren
thinks. He lets the audience know that everyone was planned to be here by God.
There is this inner desire and that no one is here on accident. “You matter; to
God, to history, and to this universe.”, he says. We are wired and shaped for a precise action on earth. And
living on purpose is required.
Pastor Rick Warren inspires me. He
shows me consistency of a person with a purpose. Though he isn’t a singer or
vocal coach, he definitely is a motivator. I learned that utilizing what was
given to me: talent, background, education career, is my service to help others.
I understand that I do not own anything during my existence on earth, all I’m
required to do is willfully give of my self. So, now I have decided to take
stewardship and service into the business I am building. Using my influence, my identity and my income
to make what I was given the abilities to do come to life.
