This article is derived from the ESV Expository Commentary on this chapter from 2 Corinthians. The short answer about Paul’s thorn? It’s not important exactly important what it was, but rather, the lesson to be learned in how to handle tough things God allows us to go through! From Crossway.org……
https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-was-pauls-thorn-in-the-flesh-2-corinthians-12/
Here is a nice devotional from pastor and author Mark Batterson on the value of pain……………
Wow, this is a powerful article. God wastes NOTHING in our lives! From Desiring God………….
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/someone-needs-to-see-you-suffer-well
As if 2020 alone was not enough to make you feel overwhelmed, now it’s the holiday season. Yikes! Here is some timely advice from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith………………….
I am so glad that God can take my worries and weakness and do something good and constructive with them! From Randy Alcorn…………….
https://www.epm.org/blog/2019/Aug/16/five-ways-stress-use-good
One of the reasons I get anxious is either because I think there is something I must do to handle a situation, or because I don’t know what to do. But for the Christian, the very best thing we can do with our anxiety is to pray. When you have poured out your concerns to the God of the universe, and then trust your heavenly Father to attend to your concerns, what more can a child of God do? From Christian Crier……………
This article from an Old Testament scholar shows us how prayer is a God-directed means for Him to show to us that He stands ready to show us His strength and His faithfulness. From Bible Study Magazine…………………
Where does your confidence come from? The government, your spouse, your job, your know-how? Our confidence is in the Lord! From Place for Truth……………….
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