Pastor Travis Hearn opened the service by reading 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, introducing the theme of 'A Thorn in My Flesh.' He explained that a 'thorn' represents a persistent problem, pain, or struggle in life that doesn't seem to go away, such as physical ailments, emotional pain, fear, addiction, or relational difficulties. Pastor Travis emphasized that while these thorns can feel like torment, they are not mistakes; God can use them for a greater purpose. The first point highlighted that there is always a purpose behind our pain, using the example of Paul's thorn, which was allowed to keep him humble. He connected this to the stories of Jacob wrestling with God and the potter's clay from Jeremiah, illustrating that God's blessing and shaping often come through brokenness. The second point focused on God's sufficient grace. Pastor Travis explained that the miracle is not always God removing the thorn but providing His grace to cover, protect, and see us through the difficulty. He defined grace as 'God's Riches At Christ's Expense' and encouraged the congregation that God's grace is enough for every temptation and trial. The third point declared that when we are weak, God is strong. Pastor Travis urged believers to boast in their weaknesses so that Christ's power can rest on them, turning personal hurts into ministry to help others. He concluded by affirming that salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus, who is the answer to every problem, and led the church in a prayer of surrender.