If you’re alive, there’s a purpose for your life.

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that everyone has a reason for being alive. No matter who you are or what you do, your life has meaning and value. Even if you don't know what your purpose is yet, it's there. You just have to keep living and exploring to discover it.

About Rick Warren

Rick Warren is an American Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author who founded the Saddleback Church megachurch in California. Since 2022, he has served as the executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition.

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