Or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited,
I was given a thorn in my flesh,
a messenger of Satan, to torment me.

2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV)

Lord, as You know, I have been praying for my healing for years. But I see very little movement toward that desire. Then I remember Paul and how You did not heal him of his thorn in the flesh.

I know that when I am free of trials I tend to think, “Thanks for the healing, God. I can take it from here.” But trusting and relying on me has never worked. Help me to remember that great truth whether life is riddled with travails or brimming with blessings.

Questions for Pondering…

What is my thorn in the flesh?
What will happen to my faith in God if He chooses not to heal me right away? Or if no physical healing comes at all on this side of eternity?