You Are God’s Partner Put on This
Earth to Do God’s Work
“What on earth are you here for? To
do the tasks that God has for you…. You can call someone
who is lonely. You can visit a friend who is sick. You can read
a book to a child. You can comfort a mourner. You can volunteer
your time. You can make a difference. You can give of your
self—a self that is infused with godliness.”
—from the Introduction
All human beings are made in the image of
God. But for what purpose were you made? The biblical answer is
clear: you are to imitate God in order to bring God’s
presence into your life and the lives of others.
This practical guidebook to repairing the
world—often in simple everyday ways—details the
biblical accounts of what God does, not what God says: God
creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs,
wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God’s actions,
this provocative resource suggests what might be on God’s
to-do list for you, the many ways you can make small and great
differences in the lives of others and find the ultimate source
of meaning for your own.
An inspiring gift to uplift your spirit
and share with others, whatever your faith, you can do
God’s To-Do List.
“Details ways to help make the world a better place.... Written simply and powerfully ...
clearly organized and easy to use.”
—Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
“Deceptively simple ... reveals a remarkable depth of Jewish thought.... Suggest[s] a host of ways to bring God’s presence into our lives.”
—Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Online
“Challenges us to step into our God-given roles of caretakers for the world and co-creators of a more loving and kind universe.”
—Spirituality & Practice
“Wolfson’s pragmatic wisdom
and feeling intelligence combine to add why, how, where, and
when for people in search of meaning.”
—Rabbi
Harold M. Schulweis, Valley Beth
Shalom, Encino, California;
founding chairman, Jewish Foundation for the Righteous
founding chairman, Jewish Foundation for the Righteous
“A clear and practical roadmap,
which can transform your life and change a corner of the
world.”
—Rabbi
Karyn D. Kedar, author, The Bridge to Forgiveness: Stories and
Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness
Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness
“This book is built on a great
premise: Figure out what God does and then do that with other
people! Simple but profound. I loved this book!”
—Rick
Warren, author, The Purpose-Driven Life
“Straight from the heart, full of
wisdom, funny, moving and uplifting … an inspiring guide
to the true meaning of life. Offers hope, light and an
irresistible invitation to change our lives for the
better.”
—Rabbi
Janet Marder, senior rabbi,
Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills, California
“Some books provide inspiration, but
are not practical. Some are practical, but do not inspire. It
is Ron Wolfson’s special gift, and this work’s
special merit, to give us both.”
—Rabbi
David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los
Angeles, California
“This wonderfully readable, highly
actionable book of gentle wisdom can turn your life’s
journey toward deeper meaning, greater compassion, and joy. You
CAN be a blessing!”
—Rabbi
Rachel Cowan, executive director,
Institute for Jewish Spirituality
