I have a thorn
that I carry everyday..
God didn't give it to me...
But he hasn't taken it yet away..

He said "my grace is sufficient"
Believe and trust on me..
"I do Lord ..but I hurt..
Can't you take it away please.."

"I have carried this thorn for years now..
And the pain is getting bad.."
But I know it's is not like yours"
for the pain that you had.."

"But you bore it for me
on that dark and dismal day..
So I guess I can go on"
And make it all the way.."

"When my time is over..
And I make it to my new home..
I will know no more pain..
And I will never be alone"

"So Lord just Like Paul..
I will keep going till the end..
When my run has run it's last..
And my eternal life to begin"

"So let the thorn not get me down..
or keep my from my task..
And let me keep working on...
Lord ...That is all I ask.."

"And if by chance I do get healed..
And I begin to feel the joy..
I will do the very best I can..
To spread the word ...Oh Boy.."

"You said you would never
put on me more than I can stand..
So if you hold me up each day.
You will help me... Lord to stand"

"For your grace is truly sufficient..
And Your Love means all to me..
Especially when I think of what you did..
On that rugged old cross at Calvary"

written by Marian Vest..on April/14/2003...