The Me I Want to Be: Becoming God's Best Version of You

John Ortberg

Dec 2009 · Sold by Zondervan

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

I can't commend this book highly enough. I've read a few spiritual books but this has been by far the best yet. Every example so appropriate and captivating, the writing style simple to follow deep and moving ( I wish I could write like you John!) It's a must read for those who just want to be their true selves.

This is a book to be absorbed slowly and reread often. There were so many gems unearthed during my read. I gained a greater understanding of God's plan for my life, and the part I play in the grand scheme of things. I cannot wait to read it again.

If you are serious about putting your life into spiritual formation gear and moving forward in God, this book gives a great perspective, tools and understanding to launch from. Well written and easy to follow. Loved it!

About the author

John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com.