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The Grace to Keep Going

Writer: Solo Faith Church Inc.
Solo Faith Church Inc.
Aug 14, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Oct 10


Sermon title graphic for The Grace to Keep Going from Solo Faith Church in Concord


Instead of asking God to remove a trial, ask for the grace to keep going: His strength so you can persevere through the difficulty.




The Grace to Keep Going: Paul's Thorn in the Flesh

2 Corinthians 12:7-10



Would you rather be rescued from suffering and affliction or be given the grace to go through them? Our natural inclination is to escape. That’s why Paul pleaded with the Lord to remove his “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor. 12:7-8). But when he understood what God was doing through it, he gladly accepted his weakness. That’s because Paul saw the value of relying on God’s all-sufficient grace and having Christ’s power dwell in him.  



Logically, you’d think that the Lord would want to make Paul’s life easier so his ministry would be unhindered, but that was not His priority. God’s goal was to humble Paul so his ministry would not be ruined by pride and self-reliance. 



Perhaps you’re struggling with your own “thorn” right now, when all you see is the pain and difficulty. And since God’s purpose isn’t obvious, you keep asking Him to rescue you from the situation. Maybe it’s time to begin asking Him for the grace and strength to endure. It’s through your weakness that the Lord proves Himself strong in your life. His goal is not your comfort but spiritual transformation—along with your increased trust and complete dependence upon Him. 

If you are carrying your own thorn right now, you do not have to carry it alone. Read There's No Shame In Needing Help, or send a prayer request and let Solo Faith Church pray with you.

Solo Faith Church meets for Saturday Sabbath and Sunday services at 1:00 PM at 587 Old Charlotte Rd SW in Concord, and the free online Solo Seminary courses are open for anyone who wants to keep studying.

Solo Faith Church keeps Bible study notes like this one on the blog so neighbors facing a hard season can find them any time. It reflects a value we hold across Concord: that no one should have to face a trial without a community around them.

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Community Support Note: This post is part of Solo Faith Church's teaching ministry and community journalism initiative. It is a written reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 drawn from Solo Faith Church's own Bible teaching.

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