Created to Dream

Title: Created To Dream: The 6 Phases God Uses to Grow Your Faith

Author: Rick Warren

Publisher: Zondervan

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-Help, Christian Living

Source: Own (thanks again Lisa Henson!)

My Review:

For such a small book, Created To Dream: The 6 Phases God Uses to Grow Your Faith packs a powerful punch! Rick Warren outlines six phases that God uses to grow our faith.

Your dreams profoundly shape your identity, your happiness, your achievements, and your fulfillment.

I thought Created to Dream was powerful, convicting (anyone else stop dreaming?!), and filled with spiritual, godly wisdom. I highlighted at least half the book! While it is a quick-read, I read and savored it slowly.

Great faith inspires great dreams. Great dreams require great faith.

One thing I appreciated about this book, is the abundant use of Scripture that the author uses to solidify his points.  

When God wants to work in your life, he gives you a dream about what he wants you to do and the impact he wants you to have in the world.

We all have a purpose for being here. If you have not found yours or you have lost your ability to dream, might I suggest picking up a copy of this little book and seeing if it doesn't help point you in the right direction? It is one I will return to again and again.

★★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads): 

Pastor Rick Warren will help you understand the process God uses to fulfill the dreams He gives you. A great dream is a statement of faith. Whether you dream of creating something beautiful or accomplishing something incredible, your dream is the first step God uses to develop your spiritual maturity and change your life. The Bible is full of stories of people whose God-given dreams became reality—but to get there, they had to take a journey of faith. In Created to Dream , beloved author of The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren reveals how God uses six phases to develop your spiritual maturity while fulfilling the dreams he gives you. Each phase is a test of your faith, bringing you closer to your Knowing these six biblical phases of faith will allow you to stop wondering if you’ll succeed or what you're doing wrong and begin looking instead for God's way forward so that you can be prepared for all that God has dreamed for your future. God's dream for your life awaits you!