Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. I Chronicles 4:10
Why is it that when you indulge in positive behaviors, expecting to receive positive outcomes, your loved ones and friends are quick to label you as a fanatic? I have to admit I fall prey to this amazing phenomenon! When we hear that a person has drastically changed their diet, we say, “Oh My God, he is a fanatic!” If you share radical ideas, such as no longer reading secular material and devoting all those hours to reading your bible, you may be warned not to be a fanatic. We are taught that balance is good. But we overindulge in so many areas: television, technology, eating, drinking, and sex. Usually, when we devote extra time to bad habits, there are no complaints until we are labeled an abuser. Continue reading →