For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And He said unto me,
"MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE: FOR MY STRENGTH IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS."
Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, than am I strong.
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
PRAYER - Answered
I ASKED FOR STRENGTH THAT I MIGHT ACHIEVE;
I ASKED FOR HEALTH THAT I MIGHT DO GREATER THINGS;
I ASKED FOR RICHES THAT I MIGHT BE HAPPY;
I ASKED FOR POWER THAT I MIGHT HAVE THE PRAISE OF MEN;
I ASKED FOR ALL THINGS THAT I MIGHT ENJOY LIFE;
I RECEIVED NOTHING THAT I ASKED FOR,
MY PRAYER WAS ANSWERED.
There was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
I was made weak that I might obey.
I was given grace that I might do better things.
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of
God.
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
All that I hoped for,