Final Obsession Post

One more post on Obsessed People by Francis Chan...

"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."

"A person who is obsessed is characterized by committed, settled, passionate love for God above and before every other thing and every other being."

"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 for God; He is their safe place, where they can be at peace."

"People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with God. 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."

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."

" A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the best thing he can do is be faithful to his Savior in every aspect of his life, continually saying "Thank You!" to God. And obsessed person knows that 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."