When God says "No"

2 Cor 12:7-10
v7 Paul was given a thorn in the flesh to keep him from becoming conceited or prideful, thinking he could do it on his own without God. 
v8 pleaded three times with the Lord to take it away.
v9 God said "no." There are some things we can learn only during seasons of suffering. "My grace is sufficient" - daily grace given by the Lord, to keep us going, to take the next step, to keep it together. Jesus is our grace, lean into Him. Perfect means brought to completion, not yet finished, but in progress. God wants to show His power in our weakness.
v10 be content in seasons of hardship and suffering. Understand God will give you grace and strength to make it through, and use it greatly to teach us and bring glory to God.
1. You have the right to ask God to remove your thorn.
2. God has the right to say no.
3. Our weaknesses showcase God's strength.
4. Weakness prevents pride.
5. Weakness causes us to value others.
6. Weakness encourages those around us. It brings us together.
7. Your greatest ministry will come out of your weakness.
8. We must have an eternal perspective.