Remember that Paul's prayers in 2 Corinthians 12 didn't bring him healing, but they did bring him the grace he needed to transform his affliction into blessing. In his weakness and pain, he discovered spiritual strength.
Wiersbe says the transformation of pain into blessing is perhaps a greater miracle than the removal of the cause of pain.
When so many are facing various kinds of pain today, we need to intercede for one another, pray that God will care for them, assist them with their needs, and give them a blessed ministry in the midst of their suffering.
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