Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow! God granted him that which he requested.
I am afraid that very often, that even those who are saved - saved for time and eternity - need this caution, and have a good reason to pray this prayer that they may learn to make a distinction between some things which they only think are spiritual blessings, versus others which are truly blessings. Let me show you what I mean. 