Like Paul, I have a thorn in my flesh. Now we don't know what Paul's affliction was, we only know that Paul prayed to be healed of it. One of my afflictions is chronic pain from fibromyalgia which I've had ever since I was in my 20s, and now, – – – cancer – – –.
2nd Corinthians 12:7, and lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 2nd Corinthians 12:8,For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 2nd Corinthians 12:9 and he said unto me, my grace is sufficient for the: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I gather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2nd Corinthians 12:10 therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.But as Paul did, so I did. And what that was when I received Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, I became crucified with Christ.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

You can't jump on a wooden cross without receiving a few thorns in your flesh. Therefore as Paul states in 2nd Corinthians 12:10, I take pleasure in my infirmities, knowing that it is God's will.  For I believe what Romans 8: 28 states.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

I heard very sweet, tender, still voice off Jesus Christ call me. I answered that call, repented of my sins and was reborn into the family of God. I praise God each day for the wonderful gift of salvation and the mercy and grace that comes with it.
Until next time Willard and I both wish you health and happiness, God bless and God save.