Saturday, April 24, 2010

Obsessed




So I'm reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan and I got stoked by Chapter Eight. "Profile of the obsessed."  The first thing in this chapter you read is:

"Obsessed: To have the mind excessively preoccupied with a single emotion or topic."  (Chan, p 129)
The chapter then Goes on to talk about how we should be obsessed with JESUS...

"People who are obsessed with Jesus give freely and openly, without censure.  Obtsessed people love those who hate them and who can never love them back." (Chan, p 132)

"People who are obsessed with Jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else.  Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress." (Chan, p 133)

"People who are obsessed with Jesus live lives that connect them with the poor in some way or another. Obsessed people believe that jesus talked about money and the poor so or often because it was really important to Him (1 John 2:3-6; Matt. 16:24-26)." (Chan, p 135)

"Obsessed people are more concerned with obeying God than doing what is expected or fulfilling the status quo.  A person who is obsessed with Jesus will do things that don't always make sense in terms of success or wealth on this earth.  As Martin Luther put it, ' There are two days on my calendar: this day and that day' (Luke 14:25-35; Matt. 7:13-23; 8:18-22; Rev. 3:1-6)." (Chan, pp 136-137)

"A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin of pride is always a battle.  Obsessed people know that you can never be 'humble enough,' and so they seek to make themselves less known and Christ more known (Matt. 5:16)." (Chan, p 138)

"People who are obsessed with Jesus do not consider service a burden.  Obsessed people take joy in loving God by loving His people (matt. 13:44; John 15:8)." (Chan, p139)

"People who are obsessed with God are known as givers, not takers.  Obsessed people genuinely think that others matter as much as they do, and they are particularly aware of those who are poor around the world (James 2:14-26)." (Chan, p 141)

"A person who is obsessed thinks about heaven frequently.  Obsessed people orient their lives around eternity; they are not fixed only on what is here in front of them.  (Chan, p 143)

"People who are obsessed are raw with God; they do not attempt to mask the ugliness of their sins or their failures.  Obsessed people don't put it on God; He is their safe place, where they can be at peace." (Chan, p 144)

"People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with Him.   They are nourished by God's Word throughout the day because they know that forty minutes on Sunday is not enough to sustain them for a whole week, especially when they will encounter so many distractions and alternative messages." (Chan, p 145)

"A person who is obsessed with Jesus is more concerned with his or her character than comfort.  Obsessed people know that true joy doesn't depend on circumstances or environment; it is a gift that must be chosen and cultivated, a gift that ultimately comes from God (Jams 1:2-4).  (Chan, p 146)

"A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the best thing he can do is faithful to his Savior in every aspect of his life continually saying 'Thank You!' to God.  An obsessed person knows there can never be intimacy if he is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worthy.  He revels in his role as child and friend of God." (Chan, pp 147-148)

All that being said/quoted... I want to be obsessed with Jesus.

5 comments:

Caitlin Cornwell said...

oooooohhh...i love this book almost as much as i love you! it's what i'm doing in my investigative Bible study these days:) and ummm...i think i'll just say it's interesting to see the spike in your blog posts coinciding so conveniently with finals...hmmm...strange. LOVE you!!

Elisa Rose said...

haha... it's so me though... isn't it?! Love you :)

Unknown said...

Hi Elisa, just ran across a note that you sent 8/6/09. Are you about to graduate? Hope all is well with your soul! Bet I'll see you around during the holidays?!
dana homeyer

Kay Wiz said...

obsessed
[uhb-sest]
ob·sessed
   [uhb-sest] Show IPA
adjective
1.
having an obsession (usually followed by with or by): He is obsessed with eliminating guilt.
2.
having or displaying signs of an obsession: The audiophile entered the record store wearing an obsessed smile.
Origin: 1835–45; obsess + -ed2
Related forms
self-ob·sessed, adjective
un·ob·sessed, adjective

Dictionary.com
ob·sess
   [uhb-ses] Show IPA
verb (used with object)
1.
to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally: Suspicion obsessed him.
verb (used without object)
2.
to think about something unceasingly or persistently; dwell obsessively upon something.
Origin: 1495–1505; < Latin obsessus, past participle of obsidēre to occupy, frequent, besiege, equivalent to ob- ob- + -sid(ēre) combining form of sedēre to sit
Related forms
ob·sess·ing·ly, adverb
ob·ses·sor, noun
Can be confused: abscess, obsess.
Synonyms 1. possess, control, haunt.


Not being a mean, but the word HAUNT or CONTROL are strong words and just think they are synonyms of obsess. Loving Jesus is one thing but using a negative term dose your point no justice. Just my opinion sweet, sorry. Maybe look at some of my blogs? 2 Deep 4 You ?: Purpose found validates questions........
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My Inadequate Life said...

http://myinadequatelife.blogspot.com/2011/11/chappter-4-snow.html