Reflect on the concept of Paul's "thorn in the flesh." In your own life, can you identify a struggle or ongoing difficulty that feels like a thorn? How does it impact your daily life and relationship with God? Have you ever prayed for God to remove a challenge or struggle from your life, similar to how Paul pleaded for his thorn to be taken away? Share your experience and discuss how God responded to those prayers. Jeff shares several categories of thorns, such as physical pain, unrelenting illness, relational pain, and sin/temptation. Can you relate to any of these categories in your own life or the lives of those around you? How might these challenges impact faith? Jeff describes parenting as both great and demanding. Share a personal experience, whether as a parent or supporting someone in raising children, where you faced a challenging situation. How did you navigate through it, and what emotions did you feel? In the sermon, Jeff talks about the challenge of understanding God's love when life is difficult. Have you ever experienced a moment when you questioned God's love due to a tough situation? How did you eventually come to understand or reconcile God's love in that context? Jeff suggests embracing our struggles as gifts, acknowledging that weakness and vulnerability are the gateways to experiencing God's power. Share a personal story of how a challenging situation eventually led to spiritual growth or a deeper connection with God.