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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
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August 1, 2018
“DEALING WITH PAIN!”
2 Corinthians 12:10
“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
Don't ever come to the place where you feel a right to have God heal you of some infirmity. A spiritual saint like Paul endured a thorn in his flesh that God chose not to heal. It was to teach Paul how be victorious over pain and suffering.
In our humanity we are eager to rush to the aid of people who are experiencing some type of pain in their life. The problem is that we sometimes fail to pray and seek God's purpose in the matter. God may be allowing individuals to endure hardship in order to bring about His glory in the midst of their pain. I know that flies in the face of some of those who want every discomfort and pain removed immediately.
Once Paul learned the secret of the thorn, he could see that the Lord's strength and power was made perfect in weakness. We may strive to be perfect and have it all put together, but remember the secret of the thorn. It is in our weakness that the Lord's strength is demonstrated. We need to present our body to the Lord as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto Him. This is our normal act of worship.
Blessings dear hearts. May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
- - Pastor Cecil
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