Paul writes that God brought him to heaven and showed him amazing things no other mortal has seen. Then, to keep the apostle humble, God sent him a thorn in his flesh. No one is sure what that thorn was, whether illness, temptation, or constant persecution. But Paul asked God to remove the thorn.
“And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness’” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Sometimes God delivers us by removing our trouble—by fixing our problems. Other times, He gives us grace. And His grace is enough.
Do you have problems you need God to solve? Keep asking and praying! But be willing to accept the sufficiency of His grace.
God’s grace is enough. He is Sovereign. He might give you exactly what you ask for—but you have to ask, and seek, and knock. Sometimes “you have not because you ask not” James 4:2. Or you failed to “pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Be persistent in prayer. Don’t give up!
But when God says no, cling to His grace. God’s grace is sufficient. His grace is enough!
God, teach me to pray hard, to pray long, to pray without ceasing. But help me to trust you and to be content with your grace even while my problems remain unsolved. I know your grace is enough for me. Help me trust your grace and use it to perfect your power in my weakness. I love you, and I trust you.
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