Being Above Average 1 Chron. 4:9-10By: Pastor Ed West

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Let us look at 3 principles from the prayer of Jabez
to help us live above average.

I. He had a Great ambition
3 misconceptions about great ambitions:

1. We confuse Humility with fear
2. We confuse Contentment with laziness
3. We confuse Spirituality with small thinking

II. He had a Growing Faith1. He ask for Gods help2. God helped him overcome lifes insecurities

III. He had a Genuine Prayer LifeHe prayed for 3 things:1. God's Power2. God's Presence3. God's Protection

There is not much difference from 3 and 4...However:3x3x3x3x3= 2434x4x4x4x4= 1024

Conclusion: You can decide to be above average by:1. The Lordship of Jesus in your life.2. Having right motives.3. Being willing to pay the price.