Lenten Reflection

 You've made it to day 20 and it's about the blessing of thorns! By now God has likely revealed to you your weaknesses or places He has helped you overcome. Maybe He has revealed to you some things about you or Himself that you may not have known. Scripture reminds us that we must be alert because Satan lays waiting to ambush!

Because of this deeper dive into your self examination, maybe you're feeling a little "holier than thou" instead of humble because you have stayed on track. Your mind has been opening up to the spritual places like never before and this is exactly when and where Satan will strike at you! You may be tempted to ask God to remove this weaknesses or "thorn of the flesh" as the Apostle Paul called it. But God has revealed all of this so that you may become who he created you to be.

God allows us to endure those moments of imperfection, pain, or discomfort and he strengthens us in our weakness by a sufficient supply of his great grace.

If this revelation upsets you, take heart because God chose you to reveal His glory!

Ask God to reveal the "thorns" afflicting you and to use them to pour great graces into your life. 

Pray: Father, when the thorns are poking, help me to remember that living with this weakness is so that the world will see your amazing strength!

Thank Him for each thorn that He reveals and for the sufficient grace He has given you to endure the work He will have you do.

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; Mark 12:38-40