2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

(2 Corinthians 12:8-9, NIV)

As I was reading ahead I came across these verses. I just want to go over them briefly for now. How utterly sweet are his words? How awesome is the word of God. In this section you can tell Paul's overpowering worry and anxiety over this weakness. Maybe worry or anxiety isn't the right words, but there is a strong desire for him to be rid of this thorn in the flesh. Now God could have just said "yes", or he could have just said "no". God would still be God. But how sweet are his words. How loving he is when he says "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (9, NIV). It reminds me of times in my life when I am battling over something I want rid in my life. Now, I should desire to rid myself of it and you should simply keep it. However, though you still struggle with this weakness of yours, look to comforting words from God.