Todd and I have been working through the Purpose Driven Life together.  We thought it was sa good idea to do this together since we think our purpose's are together.  And it would bring us closer to each other and closer to God at the same time.  Each time we read we read about one or two chapters at a time.  When we tried it in the past we weren't able to get through it alone and are deteremined to finish it together. 

At the end of each chapter are some questions.  I haven't been thinking about the questions much so I am going to think about them now and write down my answers to them.  You can respond if you want, but there is no need to.

In spite of all the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?

I think that I remind myself that God is the center of life by remembering that everything I have is because of God's blessings.  I didn't give myself life, nor did I get myself through everything I have been through.  Ads say it's all about me, but from reading my Bible I know it's all about  God.

I know that God uniquely created me.  What areas of my personality, background, and physical appearance am I struggling to accept?

This is a hard one.  I don't like that I worry a lot, and I have a short fuse when it comes to some things in life.  I struggle to accept that my father walked out on me and that I was raped.  As far as my physical appearance I am fine with.  I know God has made me special and there is nothing I would change.

What would my family and friends say is the driving force of my life?  What do I want it to be?

My friends and family would say that God is my driving force.  Wanting to live for Him and serve Him.  That is exactly what I want it to be.

What is one thing I should stop doing and the one thing I should start doing today.

The one thing I should stop doing is spending so much time watching television and on the internet.  I should start praying more and reading my Bible more often.

What has happened to me recently that I now realize was a test from God?  What are the greatest matters God has entrusted to me?

The most recent thing that has happen that I know is a test from God was the cancer.  I think I was tested to see how I would respond and whether or not I would fall under the pressure.  A great matter I am entrusted with is the same as everyone else is spreading the gospel with the world.