Me I want to be By John Ortberg



The Man I Want to Be by John Ortberg

Introduction

John Ortberg is pastor at church in Northern California. He is the re-known author who has written numerous books on religion. He has psychological and theological background and has been a pastor for more than twenty years. He has always been involved in spiritual formation of people. The man I want to be is a creation of John Ortberg, which is all about the spiritual formation of a person. It is the process of character shaping and discovery of spiritual vitality. Ortberg has drawn our attention to the concept of spirituality which we have forgotten in the temporary fantasies of world. According to him, we should become the person God made us to be, and we should be involved with God. He represented his thoughts that we need to become a flourish person. Spiritual formation means to discover and move with the flow of Holy Spirit. He has organized all of his profound thoughts about spirituality and God's words into this Book. This book is the best guide to mend the life according to God's will. Through this book, he helped us to analyze our spirituality and assisted us to see where we are and where God intends us to be. Ortberg has provided us a way to get a deeper connection with God, a profound sense of purpose, less fear and a sense of joy of through involvement in the spirituality. This book teaches us how to accept the invitation of God to get a joy-filled life. This book has seven sections which will help us to find the why God has made us, and our purpose in this world. It will also provide comprehensive answers to our questions which usually arise in our mind, which are as follows;

Finding my identity

Flowing with the spirit

Renewing my mind

Redeeming my time

Deepening my relationships

Transforming my experience

Flowing from here in out

Discussion

The book The Me I Want to be is the bestselling book of John Ortberg which is grounded on spiritual formation of a person. The book highlighted the concept of spiritual formation which is the process to shape inner-self as well as character. He has put a lot of value on spirituality, thoughts, character, inner-self and will. The objective behind this book is to help people to search their heart and inner-being in order to discover the underlying truth behind the fact that why God has created you. It is truly an inspirational book which helps to enlighten your spirit. This will help to change the negativity of minds, heals the wounds and encourages living the rest of life according to Jesus and becoming the most flourishing person. Spiritual formation does not teach to become totally different rather it tells you to be who you are now and then refine yourself according to God. Spirituality assists to get the inner peace. The first part of the book helps a person to find his actual ...