Kendrick
has a passion to help people live with purpose in light of eternity.
If you feel unsatisfied with your life or incomplete, this book may
just help you get moving in the direction of a fulfilled life.
I
like the way he has written this book. He covers a number of topics
and gives the biblical foundation first before moving on to practical
instruction. He lays a foundation of spirituality, knowing that we
cannot have a fulfilled life without a relationship with God. He
reminds us of the overall purpose in our life of glorifying God and
knowing Christ. True joy comes from using our passions and gifts to
glorify God, maximizing all that we have been given.
He
reminds us that God will reward us in heaven for how we steward our
lives on earth. How we use our talents and gifts is important. Just
like a blueprint is required for building a house, Kendrick suggests
we develop a blueprint for life. That will help us identify what God
had in mind when He designed us, allowing us to live with purpose.
To
develop that blueprint, Kendrick helps us identify our passions and
gifts and then our calling. I was encouraged by his emphasizing each
person's uniqueness. God's design of skills and talents means each of
us has a unique calling to fulfill God's purposes. He asks many great
questions to help us identify our passions, skills, and gifts.
He
continues by covering what he calls the big five areas of life:
spiritual, relational, physical, financial, career. He makes sure
that in each area we understand the spiritual principles underlying
the area before he gives practical suggestions to maximize it.
I
really like the way Kendrick has developed this book. Some may think
that they will just fall into their calling, that they won't have to
create opportunities. I appreciate him reminding us that God might be
preparing the way but we have to step out and pursue our calling. He
shares his own story of changing professions to ultimately do what he
feels God has designed for him. He draws on a number of sources,
including stories and good teaching from other authors.
I'm
a picky reader but I really enjoyed this book. Kendrick gives a
wonderful balance of biblical principles, practical suggestions, and
enthusiastic encouragement. If you are looking to redirect your life
in a more fulfilling direction, I recommend this book.
Food
for thought:
“A
life of value is defined by those things that will make a difference
in eternity.”
You
can find more information about his ministries at
https://www.idisciple.org/
and www.BlueprintForLifeBook.com.
Michael
Kendrick is a senior partner and cofounder of Roswell Capital
Partners, his Atlanta based investment banking firm. In 1999 Kendrick
founded Ministry Ventures Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to
launching new ministries for Christ. He also serves as CEO and
President of the Blueprint for Life ministry organization. He has
written previous books, holds a master's degree in business
administration and a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. He
and his wife and their three children live in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Thomas
Nelson, 256 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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