The Beauty of Thorns

Thorns usually have a negative connotation. Thorny situations. Thorny relationships. Injuries in the yard from working in the garden. We usually go out of the way to protect ourselves (and those we love) from experiencing the pain and wounds that thorns often cause. But is it possible that we are supposed to embrace the thorns that God has given to us? Was Paul crazy to use the words, “boast” and “content” when sharing about his pain? Can thorns in our life really be FROM God?