About Me
- Tim James
- From the Bible: "I (Paul) was given the gift of a thorn in my flesh to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan's angel did his best to get me down; he pushed me to my knees. At first I didn't think of it as a gift, and begged God to remove it. Three times I asked, and then He told me "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness". Once I heard that, I quit focusing on the thorn and began appreciating this gift. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." It isn't clear exactly what the thorn represented for Paul. But it obviously made life hard. 11 years ago I was diagnosed with Depression & Anxiety due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Intermittently I have received medication, hospitalisation and talking therapy. This will surprise some who know me. Emotionally I’ve reached mountain heights and experienced depths of the dark valley. But my walk with Jesus is a wonderful story. This thorn doesn't define my life and who God made me to be, but I do want to use this weakness to boast of the power of Christ in my life.
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