“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9

Thought Of The Day...
We don't know what the apostle Paul's thorn in the flesh was, but it gave him serious, chronic problems. Paul says that he asked God three times to heal him. In biblical language, the number three may well mean that Paul prayed and prayed till he felt he could pray no more. At some point, Paul understood that this trial would be his for the rest of his life. Chronic pain, chronic health problems, disabilities of various kinds?all these make daily life challenging. As pain and anger grow heavy within, they can drag us into a pit of despair and bitterness. We cry out to God for relief, for healing, for wellness. And when God says, “No,” we feel abandoned. But with God's assurance, Paul came to a new understanding. After pouring out his heart for a time, Paul learned that God was going to allow him to go on living with his “thorn” indefinitely. What would happen next? God led Paul to a deeper spirituality, a greater insight into life's meaning, than he would have had without the thorn. Paul learned that grace is greater than healing, greater than relief, greater than getting what he wanted. In an act of spiritual jujitsu (skilled fighting that employs weakness), God took Paul's weakness and used it to make him strong in the battle against sin and evil. God works that way today. His grace is still sufficient.

Prayer...
Heavenly Father, my rock and my redeemer, Sometimes, in the midst of trials and struggles, I feel as though you have abandoned me. My faith wavers and I begin to doubt your love and presence in my life. But today, I come before you humbly, laying all my doubts and fears at your feet.

I am reminded of your promise in 2 Corinthians 12:9, that your grace is sufficient for me. Your grace is more than enough to carry me through any situation, to give me strength when I am weak and to comfort me when I feel alone.

Lord, I ask for your forgiveness for doubting you. Help me to trust in your perfect plan for my life, even when I can't see or understand it. Remind me of your unwavering love and faithfulness, and give me the assurance that your grace is always with me.

May your presence fill me with peace, joy, and confidence in your constant care. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.

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