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title: How to Understand a Thorn | Tony Evans
description: How to Understand a Thorn | Tony Evans
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# [How to Understand a Thorn | Tony Evans](https://go.tonyevans.org/tony-evans-sermons/how-to-understand-a-thorn)

 Written by [Tony Evans](https://go.tonyevans.org/tony-evans-sermons/author/tony-evans) | October 13, 2021

#### 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Even if your life is “coming up roses,” you'll get your share of thorns to go along with them. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he explains that you get them for a *reason* and talk about the specific ways that we can deal with the discomfort they cause while they're doing their God-appointed work.

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