Better When Broken

2 Corinthians 12:7b – 10

So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.

Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

1. I want more than I deserve

“…becoming proud…”

2. I get less than I want

          “…a thorn in my flesh…to torment me…”

3. I am better when broken

          “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”