A Thorn in the Flesh!

A Thorn in the Flesh!
Life is full of thorns and thistles! Almost daily, we face sticky and prickly situations, be it people with issues or complex challenges that poke and prod us. Many have speculated about Paul’s thorn for centuries. He never said what it was, but whatever it was, it caused him great anguish and kept him humble. He also asked God to remove it from his life three times! The thorns and thistles of this world first appeared way back in the Garden when Adam and Eve failed to heed God’s warning, and the curse was cast.
Friends, every Christian should accept that there will be thorns and thistles in this life. What thorny situations are you facing today? Is someone’s prickly behavior causing you pain and discomfort? Are you going around with a “burr” under your saddle or a thorn in your side? Like Paul, maybe you have asked God to remove the thorn, but still, it remains! If so, I would encourage you to pray and ask God to show you His divine purpose for the thorn. Paul also tells us as believers, “That all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose (Rom 8:28).” Just like Paul, we must walk humbly and trust in God’s grace! We must never forget that God’s purpose and grace are far bigger than any thorn in the flesh.
Onward and Upward!
Fr. Greg+

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