The me I want to be : becoming God's best version of you : participant's guide

Finding my identity -- Learn why God made you -- The me I don't want to be -- Flowing with the spirit -- Discover the flow -- Find out how you grow -- Surrender: the one decision that always helps -- Try softer -- Renewing my mind -- Use your desires to flow back to god -- Think great thoughts -- Feed your mind with excellence -- Never worry alone -- Redeeming my time -- Let your talking flow into praying -- Temptation: how to not get hooked -- Recognize your signature sin -- When you find yourself out of the flow, jump back in -- Deepening my relationships -- Try going off the deep end with God -- Make life-giving relationships a top priority -- Be human -- Find a few difficult people to help you grow -- Transforming my experience -- Let god flow in your work -- Let your work honor god -- You have to go through exile before you come back home -- Flowing from here on out -- Ask for a mountain.;The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg 0́4-the bestselling author of When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box; God Is Closer Than You Think; and The Life You've Always Wanted 0́4-will help you discover spiritual vitality like never before as you learn to "live in the flow of the spirit." But if God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to that question, and he has organized his thoughts and God's words into a straightforward and timely guide for living your best life in The Me I Want to Be. This book will show how God's perfect vision for you starts with a powerful promise. All those who trust in God 'will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit' (Jeremiah 17:7-8). Ortberg urges you to recognize your brokenness, understand that God is the project manager, and follow His directions. The author first helps gauge your spiritual health and measure the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be. Then he provides detailed tasks and exercises to help you live in the flow of the Spirit, circumventing real-world barriers 0́4-pain and sorrow, temptations, self-doubt, sin 0́4-to flourish even in a dark and broken world. As you start living in the flow, you will feel: 0́4- a deeper connection with God 0́4- a growing sense of joy 0́4- an honest recognition of your brokenness 0́4- less fear, more trust 0́4- a growing sense of being "rooted in love" 0́4- a deeper sense of purpose God invites you to join Him in crafting an abundant and joy-filled life. The Me I Want to Be shows you how to graciously accept His invitation. The Me I Want to Be will help you discover spiritual vitality like never before as you learn to "live in the flow of the spirit." Why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? God's vision for your life is not just that you are saved by grace, but that you also learn to live by grace, flourishing with the Spirit flowing through you. And this book will show how God's perfect vision for you starts with a powerful promise: All those who trust in God "will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit" (Jeremiah 17:7-8). Pastor and bestselling author John Ortberg first helps gauge your spiritual health and measure the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be. Then he provides detailed tasks and exercises to help you live in the flow of the Spirit, circumventing real-world barriers—pain and sorrow, temptations, self-doubt, sin—to flourish even in a dark and broken world. As you start living in the flow, you will feel: a deeper connection with God a growing sense of joy an honest recognition of your brokenness less fear, and more trust a growing sense of being "rooted in love" and a deeper sense of purpose. God invites you to join Him in crafting an abundant and joy-filled life. The Me I Want to Be shows you how to graciously accept His invitation. Spanish edition also available, as well as a video study and study guide.

If God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? Pastor and bestselling author John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to that question, and he has organized his thoughts and God's words into a straightforward and timely guide for living your best life in The Me I Want to Be.

This participant's guide is part of a DVD group study that will show how God's perfect vision for you starts with a powerful promise. All those who trust in God 'will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit' (Jeremiah 17:7-8).

Ortberg urges you to recognize your brokenness, understand that God is the project manager, and follow His directions. He also helps gauge your spiritual health and measure the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be. The Me I Want To Be Participant's Guide is a guidebook to the great task and joy of your life ... becoming God's best version of you.

Learn to be a thriving and flourishing Christ-follower as you study these five sessions.

The Me I Want to Be sessions include:
1.Discovering The Spirit
2. Renewing My Mind
3. Redeeming My Time
4. Deepening My Relationships
5. Transforming My Experience

Designed for use with The Me I Want to Be DVD.

If God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to that question, and he has organized his thoughts and God's words into this straightforward and timely guide for living your best life. This book and video-based experience will help you and your group learn how God's perfect vision for your life is not just that you are saved by grace, but that you also learn to live by grace, flourishing with the Spirit flowing through you. Join author and pastor John Ortberg as he guides your group toward true spiritual growth. The Me I Want to Be church-wide experience is a powerful operators manual for building a Spirit-filled life in a world where perfection can only be found in Gods loving vision for you. Follow along as Ortberg helps you gauge your spiritual health and measure the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be. Then follow the exercises he presents to help you live in the flow of the Spirit, circumventing real-world barrierspain and sorrow, temptations, self-doubt, sinto flourish even in a dark and broken world. The Me I Want to Be curriculum kit includes a Getting Started guide, a participant's guide, a DVD video, and a hardcover edition of the book, The Me I Want to Be.

God's best version of you is waiting. But first, John Orberg has two very important questions:

Are you REALLY LIVING=full of joy and peace, in harmony with God, others, self; curious, willing to learn and experience opportunities to grow toward the Best Version of yourself;

OR

Are you DECAYING=lacking mental and emotional energy, feeling uneasy and not very content, too self-focused?

Ortberg has some intriguing answers to those questions in this book and will help you gauge your spiritual health and deal with real issues you face as a teen in today's world.

Underneath the me you pretend be (the one that acts cool while fearing you're not) and the me you fail to be (the one that doesn't always feel very excited about life) you will discover something remarkable...

La experiencia del libro El Ser que Quiero Ser es su primer paso a convertirse en la mejor versión de su persona. Acompañe al autor y Pastor John Ortberg en un trayecto - a menudo difícil, pero que culmina en una gran satisfacción - hacia una espiritualidad exclusivamente creada. Una espiritualidad diseñada solo para usted que le permitirá experimentar a Dios en mayor plenitud cada día. Elija entre cuatro colores exclusivos y seleccione su cubierta preferida si hace su compra al por menor. Reading The Me I Want to Be is your first step to becoming Gods best version of you. Join bestselling author and pastor John Ortberg as he guides you through the sometimes difficult but ultimately fulfilling journey towards a uniquely created spirituality. One designed just for you one that will enable you to experience God more fully each day. Available in four unique colors, customers purchasing at retail will select the cover they prefer. God wants you to become a new creation. But new doesn't men completely different; instead it's like an old motorcycle that gets restored to its intended magnificence. The good news is that as God redeems you and restore you, you become more you. You become more that person God had in mind when he first thought you up. God is not interested in mass-producing you, but rather handcrafting you to be his best version of you In this five-session small group Bible study, The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg reveals how you can become the unique, fully alive person God intended you to be. --Amazon.com In this five-session small group Bible study DVD, The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg reveals how you can become the unique, fully alive person God intended you to be. Bestselling author and pastor Ortberg guides Christians through the sometimes difficult but ultimately fulfilling journey towards a uniquely created spirituality