1. Human Pride is to be guarded against: Paul refrained from boasting about his vision, but instead boasted about his weakness. Think of a personal experience or two, that you were tempted to be boastful about yourself? How did/should you deal with it?

2. God’s Grace is Sufficient: At times, our prayers may not be answered according to our requests. Paul pleaded with the Lord to take away his thorn of flesh, what was the Lord’s answer (v.9)? Have you ever experienced that answer in your spiritual walk? If yes, how has His power “made perfect” in your weakness?

3. Accountability is needed: Paul and Titus had been keeping the Corinthians accountable through reminding them in areas of giving, impurity, debauchery, and the like. Do you have someone to keep you accountable? Pray and look for an accountability or prayer partner/small group. Be creative and flexible in how you could keep one another accountable.

4. Your own insight: (fill in yourself)

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Meditation and Application:

Meditate on the above questions along with the necessary actions. Memorize 2 Cor. 12:9 and meditate on the verse throughout the week.