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8 Steps to Create the Life You Want: The Anatomy of a Successful Life (Faith Words)

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Dr. Creflo is an amazing God fearing man and this book is a nice addition to my collection. I love that he speaks in practical terms, then backs it up with scripture! This was a great book for me---as I started off 2008 with an executive level job and twins born yesterday....so I have many decisions to make and Dr. Dollar makes it much easier for me. This book is easy to read, but yet.....hard to follow (as far as making the right Godly decisions). Great book for the everyday parent, friend, coworker and spouse. Thanks.

So what is your greatest fear in life? What do you feel you are missing?

I can honestly say that my greatest fear was of being homeless. I know what it's like to be homeless, and it's an awful situation to be in.

The problem though is that in many ways I believe I set myself up for this. I don't mean to sound harsh, but sometimes we can take actions based on how we think that will cause the things we fear to happen.

You can avoid giving into your fears and achieve the life you want if follow the steps Creflo Dollar has outlined in "8 Steps to Create the Life You Want."

One of the most important things I learned from reading this book is the importance of scripture and reading and studying scripture on a daily basis. One of the reasons scripture is so effective is that you can use it to reprogram your mind in a positive way. Also, you discover that fear and faith can't exist in the same space. If you have faith, you won't have fear, and it will change the way you think for the better. You won't fall prey to emotional thinking, which can too easily sabotage any efforts you take to succeed. It really is that simple.

It is unfortunate that too many churches don't emphasize how important scripture is. I think it's the reason so many churches are falling apart and dying. It's also the reason why so many Christians are failing in life, and they fail at a rate that is the same or higher as non believers (Divorce, finances, disease, etc).

There's more. Here are the eight steps:

1. Revolutionize Your Words

2. Overhaul Your Thinking

3. Take Charge of Your Emotions

4. Make Powerful Decisions

5. Evaluate Your Actions

6. Establish Healthy Habits

7. Develop Godly Character

8. Embrace Your Destiny

I didn't just read this book. I looked at the steps and started taking the steps that I wasn't taking already.

Now I am seeing growth in every area of my life: financial, physical, spiritual, and mental. Things that used to bother me don't bother me anymore. My bills are getting paid, I have extra money to spend, and for the first time in a long time, I'm enjoying my life, and it just keeps getting better and better. Life is just so good, and I believe that I will fulfill my God given destiny. A destiny that is even more incredible than I can ever imagine.

Now understand that this is the result of reading the Bible and following Jesus Christ. If you want the type of life Jesus was talking about though, one of abundance, happiness, and just pure unadulterated joy, thenr read this book. Follow what it says. It will change your life, and it will blow you away at how wonderful your life really is. You'll achieve abundance and prosperity in EVERY area of your life.

There are a lot of great books out there that will teach you how to live a satisfying Christian life. This book will take you to the next level and beyond. A must read and one of the top 15 most influential books I have ever studied and read. You definitely do not want to miss this book.

Creflo Dollar presents 8 biblically based principles he believes will help readers live the life they dream about in 8 STEPS TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT. Each principle is presented with personal examples from Pastor Dollar's life along with numerous scripture references. He places a great deal of emphasis on the importance our thoughts play on our successes and failures, and on not allowing past experiences to cripple the future. He discusses the importance of serving God and having faith in Him, even when we are going through difficult times, and he argues that in doing so, healing often results. His personal example, depression after a loss in his family and his dedication to remaining committed to doing God's work, will inspire readers to do the same when faced with challenges of their own.

8 STEPS TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT is packed with practical tips and supporting scripture, however, the audio book version poses some unique challenges, despite the fact that Leonard Dozier did an excellent job reading. Many readers, like myself, tend to multi-task when listening to audio books and listen while driving or exercising. The challenge for multitaskers is that numerous scriptures are cited throughout, but not read. As a result, listeners need to keep a pen and pad handy so they can take notes and write down scriptures to look up later in order to get the most from this book. While I would rate the print version higher, I still recommend the audio version of 8 STEPS TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT, especially for those who may not otherwise find time to read it. In a perfect world, readers would purchase both versions, the audio for listening and the print version for further research.

Reviewed by Stacey Seay

of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

In his book, "8 Steps to Create the Life You Want" author Dr. Creflo Dollar inspires the reader take a closer look at their life compared to God's Word. This has been helpful for me because I have been in a spiritual "rut" of sorts. By taking each step carefully with clear, focused attention, Dr. Dollar leaves nuggets, practial applications (or what I would call principles) and reminds the reader of the power created through spiritually developed words, thoughts, emotions, decisions, actions, habits and character which delivers us to our destiny -- and when the above are not founded upon the Word of God, we live beneath our privilages and often outside of God's will for us.

As a writer, I enjoy the book most because I can interact with practical applications by writing down areas of success in which I desire and searching the scripture related to these elements of success. Kinda like the research for which I was trained.

At less than $15, this is a book you'll want to purchase for others, share with your children and refer to when you feel like slipping backwards.

Listen...I'll be really brief here... just buy the book.

It gives you a real jumpstart on getting your life going

in the right direction. Follow this book along with your

Bible and your life will change for the better.

I have been so blessed by this book! Maybe it is because God is working in me regarding what I think, believe, and say, but I have found it most helpful. I am not sure that anything he has written is new to me, but it is the way he has written it that so hits home with me. I am battling so needed health changes including weight loss. I am realizing that I have told myself that I can't lose the weight for so long that that is exactly what my beliefs have produced in my life! I found that the author's practical steps to change doing just that! Actually, I know it is God who is working through this book! I highly recommend it.

I just begun reading this book. So far I have enjoyed it. Dr. Dollar explains easy to follow steps on creating a new life with God. Even if you finish the book and make comments that it has not help you. You are fooling yourselves. You have to put it in practice in order to see results. I enjoy reading this book and continue to gain knowledge from it. I recommend this book to anyone who needs. Be prepared to be amazed and remember to put his lessons into practice.

I enjoyed this book very much. It is definitely easy to read. Dollar does not use a ton of scholarly words and phrases, but simple easy to apply instruction.

I think we should all feel blessed that he is obedient, and shares his knowledge and understanding with us. Many people are out there wondering why they are still in the same situation now (or worse) than they were when they graduated high school or college. When you are finally able to admit that your way of doing things in your own power isn't working like you wanted it to, pick up this book, and Creflo will help you get started fulfilling God's plan for your life.

Everything he says is biblically based. He definitely has a blessing on his life to make it easy for the average person to understand God's message and promises to us. I definitely appreciate him. Good book.

This is a great book this delves into the deeper issues of life. We are using it for a family Bible study by reading and discussing one chapter per week. This book is not for the causual reader, but for those who expect change and want to receive a life-changing experience.

I watch Creflo Dollar regularly and love his ministry because there is nothing that he teaches that you can't to look up at home in your own personal bible. But in my opinion, it would be more beneficial to buy a concordence than this book (if you don't alright have one). And I will give you a summary of the 8 steps so you can save money in today's stressed economy.

Step 1: Think about all of your issues and list them in a journal.

Step 2: Find all the biblical references pertaining your issues in a concordence

Step 3: Write down all the ones that speak to you or address your specific problem.

Step 4: Reveiw the scriptures frequently (meditate on them day and night)

Step 5: Identify the habits that contribute to ungodly thinking and eliminate them

Step 6: Do at least 5 deeds a day to benefit someone other than you. List 5 things you love so much you would do them for free...then do them every day.

Step 7: Following this ritual reguarly will create new habits.

Step 8: Pray at least 15-20 minutes a day (Which in my opinion should have been step 1)

AND YOUR ON YOUR WAY TO THE LIFE YOU WANT.

Save your money and buy Jack Canfield's Success Priniciples all of the prinicples are scriptually sound and he gives you almost 70 life priniciples including these 8 steps for less. As the daughter and grand-daughter of preachers this the book that spoke to me most. The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be If you need the scriptures just contact me and I will give them to you!