WEEK 30 – DAY 1

July 26, 2021

ASK ME ABOUT MY THORN

. . . and finally He said to me, “My grace is enough to cover and sustain you. My power is made perfect in weakness.” So ask me about my thorn, inquire about my weaknesses, and I will gladly go on and on—I would rather stake my claim in these and have the power of the Anointed One at home within me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (VOICE)

People say, “I can’t, I can’t,” when they should say, “Lord, You will do it in and through me.” Following is only a portion of my resumé of weaknesses, my thorns in the flesh:

•           Apnea which leaves me gasping for breath and foggy in the mornings

•           Amputation of both legs above knee – phantom pain

•           Bed-found unless two people are available to put me in my chariot

•           CP affecting all four limbs – limited use of one hand/arm

•           Digestive problems

•           Extreme startle reflex

•           Incontinence

•           Hyper nerve sensitivity (pulling off band-aids  is excruciating)

•           Legally blind without my glasses

•           One kidney due to removal of the other

God is not limited by the limitations of my earth-suit. He overcomes my challenges when I am obedient in abandoned pursuit of His will, pleasure, and joy. I step out in faith despite the fact that I have no feet, walking decision by decision in agreement with the Lord. God has called me to be His megaphone through my testimony to His grace and for His glory. I can only do this as I am submitted and committed to His purposes in my life. Your thorns, your weaknesses are an opportunity for God to show up and show Himself powerful.

Lord, may our obedience lead other people to see the rose of God’s grace blooming in splendor among their thorns.